Leaf Cutting Activity Preschool

Try this engaging leaf cutting activity for toddlers! 🍂✂️ It’s perfect for developing fine motor skills while exploring nature. Kids will love snipping and sorting leaves during this hands-on learning experience! 🌿

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Supplies You Need:

• Fisher Price Water Table
• Scissors

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How To Set It Up?

• Start by gathering some leaves
• Add water to the water table and any water toys/ containers you have.
• Add scissors, and watch your toddler enjoy!

When Should Toddlers Start Cutting?

Toddlers can begin practicing scissor skills as early as 2 to 3 years old, depending on their fine motor development and interest.

At this stage, it’s important to use age-appropriate safety scissors ( Spring-assisted, and blunt tip) introducing simple cutting activities gradually.

Toddlers can begin practicing scissor skills around 2 to 3 years old, depending on their motor development and interest. At this stage, it’s important to use age-appropriate safety scissors (blunt-tipped and spring-assisted) and introduce cutting activities gradually.

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Milestones for Scissor Skills By Age

• 2-3 Years Old:
  • Practice opening and closing scissors without cutting paper.
  • Use play dough or yarn for simple snipping to build hand strength and coordination.
  • Encourage tearing paper to introduce the concept of separating materials.
• 3-4 Years Old:
  • Begin snipping along the edge of the paper with line guidance.
  • Introduce simple lines or shapes to cut.
• 4-5 Years Old:
  • Work on cutting straight lines and basic shapes with more fine motor control.