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.
