Creative Minds

Kid’s Corner

{Week 2: Coordination}

Activity: Scissor Practice by Briana

Theme: Blooming Days         Color: Purple

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Daily Opener:  

1. Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
2. Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
3. ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will practice their scissor skills by cutting out various shapes.

Materials:

·         Scrap pieces of colorful paper

·         Scissors

·         Pen

·         White piece of paper

·         Tape or glue

Directions:

1. Using the pen, draw a few different simple shapes on different pieces of paper.
2. Example: Square / Circle / Rectangle / Triangle
3. Using the pen, draw a few zig-zag lines on a piece of paper.
4. Use a piece of tape, tape the ends of the six clothes pins.
5. Place the pieces of paper on the table.
6. Have your child practice their scissor skills, but cutting out the various shapes and lines.
7. Once they have cut out the shapes, have your child tape or glue the shapes on a white piece of paper.
8. At the bottom of the paper, write your child’s name, the date, and the words “scissor practice.”
9. When you are finished, praise your child for a job well done.  Next, hang the finished piece on the wall for display! 

 Learning Opportunity: 

1. Your child will practice their scissor skills by cutting out various shapes.
2. Your child will improve their fine motor skills.
3. Your child will gain confidence while completing the activity. 

Read Aloud:  

Scissors {By Briana}

Scissors are a necessity,

They help us cut out everything,

Scissors are an important tool,

To practice and use at school,

Scissors must be used carefully,

So we must use them responsibly,

Scissors are a necessity,

They sure help us cut out lots of things!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone loved using his scissors today.  This activity helped him learn how to hold his scissors for a proper cut.  He enjoyed cutting out the circle and the zig-zag lines.  We will definitely practice this lesson on a weekly basis to continue to improve his scissor skills! 

Materials

Various Shapes and lines to practice with

Example of finished piece!