In class we were cutting pictures out of flyers for our class shape book and most of the JK students struggled to cut out their pictures - either cutting through the picture (because they didn't know how to turn their hands) or ripping the paper (because they didn't open & close the scissors enough or correctly). As much as we work with your child at school it is important that you also work with them at home to ensure they are practicing & learning.
Please give your child flyers & assist them in cutting out pictures. Have them look for a theme & cut out pictures that match that theme. Ex: cut out the healthy foods, or cut out anything that is a square shape, or cut out anything that is red etc.
Watch your child & teach them to:
- hold the scissors correctly
- hold & move the paper with their other hand
- open & close the scissors as much as possible so they aren't just ripping the paper with the tip of their scissors
- cut around the object they want
The little bit of time & effort you put in each weekend will go a long way in their development & confidence.
