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Snip & Cut: Scissor Skills Practice Program

$2.99

A step-by-step cutting program, from first snips to spirals. 13 leveled cutting pages that add one new skill at a time, so kids feel successful before it gets harder. Designed by an occupational therapist.

The 13 levels

  • Levels 1–2, Snips: fringe strips with a pink "stop" dot
  • Levels 3–4, Straight lines: with a colored road, then just the line
  • Levels 5–6, Curves: gentle curves, then wavy lines
  • Levels 7–9, Zigzags, bridges & turns: stopping and turning the paper
  • Levels 10–12, Shapes: square, circle, triangle, heart, star, and rectangle
  • Level 13, Spiral challenge

Also included

  • A "Thumbs up!" how-to page with OT tips (grasp, helper hand, lefty scissors)
  • A My Cutting Chart to track progress
  • A Scissor Skills Superstar certificate

Great for: pre-K to 1st grade · OT scissor goals · fine motor centers · home practice

What you get: an 18-page printable PDF. Instant download.

Free companion: grab the free "5 Scissor Skills Readiness Strategies" guide in the shop.

Original design © ElliV.theOT, created by an occupational therapist

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