Pre-Cutting/Pre-Scissors Skills
Long before children pick up the scissors, they can be working on activities to strengthen the small muscles of the hands and fingers. These activities will also help in developing their fine motor skills.
Activities
Tearing/Ripping paper (hand co-ordination) Note: keep the ripped up paper to make mosaic artworks
Playdough
Kneading dough
Using trigger action spray bottles
Eyedroppers or straws with water or paint
