Scissoring

We like to cut paper with scissors.

In my kids' lingo, we are "scissoring" with "kid scissors."  In my lingo, we are really working those fine motor skills.

 

Eli will cut and cut into smaller and smaller pieces.  Here, he is using some fancy edged scissors.  He thought that was pretty cool.

It is so interesting to see the differences in their developmental stages.  Abby has to have someone hold her paper and she does her "scissoring" with two hands, while Eli holds his own paper and cuts one-handed.

The final products.  What a great way to use up scrap paper!

Eli and I have also used the Kumon "Let's Cut Paper" book to practice cutting skills.  At this link you can "look inside" the book to see some of the cutting activities.

Who knew scissoring could be so incredibly fun?  

Scissor on.  Scissor on.