Grab those kid scissors and some simple materials around the house to work on cutting skills. This helps with strengthening of the hand muscles. The fine motor skill is helpful for everyday activities, like getting dressed, drawing and brushing teeth. Cutting practice helps with bilateral coordination as paper is held in one hand and scissors in the other. Pick a few things other than paper and it makes for a lot of fun!
Paper
When we first started remote learning, I would set Cole up with a box of paper in different patterns and whites. I used tissue paper, brown paper, cardstock and paper shapes. It kept him busy for almost an hour some days!
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a fun sensory bin addition. Check out the rainbow spaghetti post. It’s easy to cut through because it’s mushy so it makes it a lot of fun. Plus, it can be eaten.
Play doh
You can use regular kid’s scissors or the play doh scissors. Check out my post for the 5 best play doh recipes. Roll it up and cut the play doh into little pieces.
Leaves
Get outside in the fresh air and collect some things to try to cut. Find thin sticks, leaves, flowers and grass. You could cut your finds and put on the sticky side of clear contact paper. Then when you’re done, you could place another piece on top to seal it in and create a nature sun catcher for the window.
Toilet Paper Tube
These can be a bit tricky to cut for little hands but I have a whole post on activities with toilet paper rolls and making “hair” and cutting it. Another great way to strengthen Hans muscles.
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