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1 Foreword Developing cutting skills (Stage 4) is one of a series of two books created by occupational therapists and teachers to support the development of cutting skills in children between the ages of 3 and 6. The activities target specific skills that will enable children to develop the coordination and motor skills required for cutting. Multiple opportunities to rehearse cutting skills are provided through simple, easy-to-use worksheets with clear instructions. The series outlines developmental milestones which can be useful for assessment and creating individual education plans. Developing cutting skills is part of a holistic approach to promoting a comprehensive foundation for academic success. Also in this series: Developing cutting skills (Stages 1 3) Contents Teachers notes... i xi Stage 4 worksheet instructions...xii Cutting line accuracy...xiii Stage 4 worksheets: Cutting along a curved line to a target Cutting out squares Cutting out triangles Cutting out circles Cutting out large, simple shapes Cutting corners Colouring and cutting out jigsaw puzzles Cutting along a tight curved line to a target Colouring and cutting out jigsaw puzzles (curved lines) Consolidation practice Colouring and cutting out masks Colouring and cutting out animals Sample Author Diana Rigg BA(Ed), BEd, CPP(UK), MEd, MSc(SpPath) Diana Rigg uses postgraduate education and speech pathology qualifications to create an innovative and practical approach to developing children s literacy and academic performance. Her work aims to inspire, educate and equip teachers and parents with specialised techniques, programs and assessment tools to cater for children s specific developmental needs. Contributing authors: Camilla Holt, Diana Rigg, Bridget Scott and Deborah Walter R.I.C. Publications iii Developing cutting skills

2 Learning to cut with scissors overview of stages Teacher notes Stage 1 Over a number of years, children progress through several stages when learning to cut with scissors. Children learn to hold scissors appropriately and to open and close them. Children learn to place their thumb in the top ring of the scissors and two or three fingers in the bottom ring. Sample Stage 2 Children learn to hold and snip paper. Children learn to hold the paper in their non-cutting hand and to open the scissors, push the blade forward and shut the scissors, resulting in snips to paper. Stage 3 Children learn to cut in a single direction and to cut along a line. Children learn to hold the paper in their non-cutting hand with their thumb placed on the upside of the paper and to cut towards a target. Stage 4 Children learn to cut corners and curves. The supporting hand is required to move and be repositioned. Developing cutting skills vi

3 Elaboration of stages of cutting development Teacher notes Stage 4 Children learn to cut corners and curves. In order to cut corners and curves, the supporting hand is now required to move and be repositioned. Age Developmental norm for Stage years Child is able to cut along a curved line. The line cut should not be wider than 1 cm. Sample 4 5 years Child is able to cut out a range of squares (and with sides measuring as small as 8 cm). The line cut should not be wider than 1 cm. 4 5 years Child is able to cut out a range of triangles (and with sides measuring as small as 8 cm). The line cut should not be wider than 1 cm. 4 5 years Child is able to cut out a range of circles (and with diameters measuring as small as 12 cm). The line cut should not be wider than 1 cm. 4 5 years Child is able to cut out a range of large, simple shapes while staying within a line that is 0.6 cm wide. 5 6 years Child is able to cut around corners (with wide angles) while staying within a line that is 0.6 cm wide. The child is also able to manoeuvre his/her non-cutting hand to support the cutting. 5 6 years Child is able to cut along curves while staying within a line that is 0.6 cm wide. The child is also able to manoeuvre his/her non-cutting hand to support the cutting. 5 6 years Child requires frequent practice to consolidate his/her cutting skills. Note: Stages 1 3 are covered in: Developing cutting skills (Stages 1 3) Developing cutting skills x

4 R 1Sample 2 Cutting out squares (Child s cutting line should not be wider than 1 cm.) Worksheet 1 (for right scissor cutting hand) task instructions Adult says: Hold the paper with your thumb up. Pick up the scissors with your thumb up. Starting at the scissors symbol, cut along the first side to the corner and then turn the paper. Repeat this (e.g. Cut along the second side to the corner and then turn the paper ). Cutting Developing activities cutting skills 6

5 L Sample1 2 Cutting out squares (Child s cutting line should not be wider than 1 cm.) Worksheet 1 (for left scissor cutting hand) task instructions Adult says: Hold the paper with your thumb up. Pick up the scissors with your thumb up. Starting at the scissors symbol, cut along the first side to the corner and then turn the paper. Repeat this (e.g. Cut along the second side to the corner and then turn the paper ). R.I.C. Publications 7 Developing Cutting cutting activities skills

6 R 1 Sample 2 Cutting out circles (Child s cutting line should not be wider than 1 cm.) Worksheet 9 task instructions Adult says: Hold the paper with your thumb up. Pick up the scissors with your thumb up. Starting at the scissors symbol, cut one long line to make the circle. Turn the paper as you cut. Cutting Developing activities cutting skills 58

7 L Sample 1 2 Cutting out circles (Child s cutting line should not be wider than 1 cm.) Worksheet 9 task instructions Adult says: Hold the paper with your thumb up. Pick up the scissors with your thumb up. Starting at the scissors symbol, cut one long line to make the circle. Turn the paper as you cut. R.I.C. Publications 59 Developing Cutting cutting activities skills

8 Sample Cutting corners (Child s cutting line should not be wider than 0.6 cm.) Worksheet 5 task instructions Adult says: Hold the paper with your thumb up. Pick up the scissors with your thumb up. Starting at the scissors symbol, cut to the corner and cut out of the corner. Remember to turn the paper when you cut the corners. Cutting Developing activities cutting skills 98

9 Sample Cutting along a tight curved line to a target (Child s cutting line should not be wider than 0.6 cm.) Worksheet 1 task instructions Adult says: Hold the paper with your thumb up. Pick up the scissors with your thumb up. Starting at the scissors symbol, cut along the curved line to the snail. Try to stay on the black curved path. Cutting Developing activities cutting skills 106

10 Sample Cutting out masks (consolidation practice) Worksheet 11 task instructions Adult says: First, colour in the mask and then cut it out. Hold the paper with your thumb up. Pick up the scissors with your thumb up. Starting at the scissors symbol, cut along the outside of the mask. Remember to turn the paper as you cut. Cutting Developing activities cutting skills 128