{"product_id":"scissor-skills-preschool-workbook-for-kids-a-fun-cutting-practice-activity-book-for-toddlers-and-kids-ages-3-5-scissor-practice-for-preschool-fun-paperback","title":"Scissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids: A Fun Cutting Practice Activity Book for Toddlers and Kids ages 3-5: Scissor Practice for Preschool - Fun - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColoring Book Happy Hour\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScissor Skills Preschool Workbook for Kids: A Scissor Activity Book for Kindergarten.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is designed for toddlers and kids ages 3-5 who are learning how to use scissors \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the benefits of cutting with scissors for young children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are many benefits to cutting with scissors, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent movements of each finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthens hand muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilateral coordination skills (two-handed coordination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual-motor skills (eye-hand coordination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual perceptual tasks (directionality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills (separation of hand, finger dexterity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes grasp pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus and attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOK FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 activity pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor ages 3 to 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.5\" x 11\" pages with a durable glossy cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreschoolers practice important scissor use and cutting and pasting skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivities sharpen fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach activity offers practice in following directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting gives young children independent movements of each finger. Cutting with scissors works on the separation of two sides of the hand and strengthens hand muscles. Bilateral coordination is also addressed when they have to hold the scissors in one hand and paper in the other. Often, you will see kids with their elbows out to the side and the scissors upside down when they are cutting. An easy fix for this is to have them hold a piece of paper or a manilla folder between their arm and side to help them to stabilize their arm and bring their shoulder down. Then, they can hold the scissors correctly. The other thing I do is draw eyeballs on the scissors to cut them to the right position. Cutting on a line and switching directions are great visual motor activities. The positioning of the scissors in a child's hand also starts to work on the tripod grasp. It is important to educate your administrators as to why scissors are so important in kindergarten and preschool as it is a precursor for handwriting. Cutting, along with coloring, also helps with focus and attention. If I have a child that does not want to write, I let them do some coloring and cutting activities, and they can calm themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 17, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51786244096288,"sku":"9780911680980","price":15.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d0c9667d240a0f158e3d3f6342537986.webp?v=1780630345","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/scissor-skills-preschool-workbook-for-kids-a-fun-cutting-practice-activity-book-for-toddlers-and-kids-ages-3-5-scissor-practice-for-preschool-fun-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}