For optimal success in teaching a child how to cut paper, it is recommended to begin with exercises that build up their hand strength. These may include paper tearing and pin punching, followed by the introduction of scissor cutting. Download this set of printables to use in your classroom.
These downloads include:
- Torn Paper Earth Activity
- Geometry Shape Pin Punching
- Summertime Pin Punching
- Spring Pin Punching
- Colorful Scissor Cutting Strips
- Summer Scissor Cutting Strips
- Spring Scissor Cutting Strips
- Winter Pattern Cut and Paste
- Fruit and Vegetable Cut and Sort
- Paper Weaving Worksheet
- Geometry Lacing Cards