Hands-On Summer!
Cut Your Way To Success!
Welcome to Part Four in my series of
Hands-On Summer Newsletters!
With back-to-school just around the corner, many parents are taking a closer look at their kids' fine motor skills, wondering whether those little hands are ready for all the handwriting that is coming up.
Did you know that scissor cutting is a great way to get your child ready for handwriting?
1) The fingers that hold the scissors should be the same fingers that hold the pencil, so cutting with scissors can help develop the muscles needed for pencil control!
2) The repetitive grasp-release motion of the scissors helps to strengthen the hand muscles and build endurance for handwriting!
3) Bonus: keeping the eyes focused on the cutting line helps to develop functional visual skills as well as visual motor skills!
Are you persuaded yet? Just need some direction?
Then pop on over to my site and get some inspiration for kids of all ages and skills!
Fun and simple cutting activities!
Simple scissor crafts to boost your child’s confidence with a free cutting templates download.
Wondering about left-handed scissors for your lefty?
This page answers common questions parents have!
Looking for affordable packs of cutting printables that are FUN to do?
OT Mom Cutting Printables for Beginners
My OT Mom Cutting Printables are perfect for beginners, working from sweet snipping activities to simple crafts made from shapes. Give your child lots of practice with the basics!
Printable Scissor Cutting Craft Packs
Kids who have mastered the basics but need more practice to strengthen their hands and cut more neatly, will enjoy one of these creative cutting packs designed by a fellow therapist!
I would love to hear how these cutting activities work for you and your child! Please feel free to email me to share your feedback and experiences, or suggest additional activities that you have enjoyed!
Thank you for joining me in this journey of supporting your kids! Please feel free to share this newsletter or page with anyone else you think will benefit!
Sincerely,
Tracey
Living Life Abundantly!
John 10:10
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This information and the suggested activities on my email and website are meant to promote your child’s normal development. If you are at all concerned about your child's development, please consult your health professional. The information on my email and website is not intended to take the place of an occupational therapy evaluation and treatment!
