I teach preschool and this is the first time I've had a student who cannot hold or utilize scissors.?

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She holds them in a way that makes it difficult to cut and when I try to get her to change her grip, she gets frustrated and gives up.  Any ideas on how to help her learn to cut better?

J-Dawn · Answer

Start with hand over hand and work toward independence. Give her plenty of opportunities to practice. I teach elementary school and a good majority of the students don't have good scissor skills because that used to be something you learned in kindergarten until it became academic.

Anonymous · Answer

Repetition.  Not all preschoolers have learned how to use scissors.

I teach preschool and this is the first time I've had a student who cannot hold or utilize scissors.?

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