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Scissors
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*Fingerplays/Songs
Open Shut Them
Open, shut them, open shut them.
(use index and middle finger to make scissors motion)
Give a little snip, snip, snip.
(three quick snips with fingers)
Open, shut them, open shut them.
(repeat scissors motion)
Make another clip.
(make another scissor motion)
*Art
Sandpaper Snip
For beginning cutters have the child cut up pieces of light grade
sand paper. Easier for a young child to cut then paper. Children can
color the sandpaper with crayons before cutting.
Scissor Snip
Set out scissors and strips of paper in order for children to explore cutting.
Cotton Material Cutting
The day before you use this activity. Take cotton material any color
or pattern. Paint glue all over it, let it dry then use it the next
day for children to cut out the patterns or make their own cuttings.
The glue makes the material stiff thus easier for children to cut on it.
Contributed by: Jan
Cutting
For experimentation, a wide variety of materials and types of
scissors can be added to the art area for the children.
*Learning Centers
Dramatic Play
Bake Shop
Playdough, scissors, cookie cutters, and other
play cooking tools can be placed on a table. If desired, make paper
baker hats and a sign.
Tailor/Dressmaking Shop
Materials that are easy to cut should be
provided. Likewise, a variety of scissors should be placed next to
the material. Older children may want to make items for the dolls.
Sensory
Place scissors with the playdough tools as
playdough is a great material for cutting practice. Give children
scissors and a ball of playdough. Have children roll, flatten etc.
their playdough. When ready let child cut with scissors their
playdough creation. The playdough is stiff enough to help with the
control of the scissors and I have found the children enjoy using
these materials. Contributed By: Kathy B.
Science
Weighing Scissors
On the science table, place a variety of scissors
and a scale. Encourage the children to note the differences in weight.
*Group
Time
Scissor Safety
Discuss safety while using scissors. With the
children make a list of "How we use our scissors safely."
Display the list in the room.
*Other
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