Your Child Will Learn
Cut paper with scissors to create an artistic collage
Here’s What to Do
- Give your child 5-6 strips of colored paper
- Discuss and model the safe use of scissors
- Demonstrate using the scissors to cut the strips of paper into smaller squares or triangles
- Give your child paper and glue to create a collage with the cut pieces
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Cut a strip of colored paper with scissors in front of your child to get their attention
ENGAGE
- Model placing your thumb and fingers inside the handles of scissors
- Model opening and closing your hand to demonstrate cutting
ENCOURAGE
- Your child may get frustrated with cutting, so go slow and reassure them that they can learn just like you did
- Compliment and praise your child while they cut
REFLECT
- What other things can we make or do to practice cutting with scissors?
Not Quite Ready
Hold the strips of paper for your child so they can concentrate on cutting
Ready for More
Give your child a specific idea or prompt for creating a cut paper collage, like a landscape or special place
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will use scissors to cut paper confidently and effectively
Time to Complete
15-20 minutes
Materials Needed
Child-size scissors for right and left hands, colored paper, glue, paper (base)