Author(s): Diana Rigg

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• Developing cutting skills is a series of two books written by occupational therapists and teachers to support the development of cutting skills in early childhood.


• Each book outlines developmental norms and milestones for young children and give worksheets providing multiple opportunities for children to practise these skills.


• The worksheets are accompanied by informative teachers notes and contain simple, easy-to-follow instructions.


• Stages 1 to 3.

Features include:

• Easy-to-use layout with comprehensive teacher information


• Quick and simple activities designed specifically for early childhood students


• Clear instructions on every page, allowing the pages to be copied and sent home, or given to classroom assistants, to work one-on-one with the children


• Multiple opportunities to practice cutting skillsInformation provided about dominance, scissor grip, cutting line accuracy and body posture


• Thumb positions indicated on the worksheets in the early stages of cutting development


• Different worksheets provided for left- and right-handed cutters where appropriate.

Ideal for Ages 4 to 7