Fine Motor practice

Fine motor practice happens daily in our classroom to help build up strength for writing with ease.  Students practice cutting on straight lines, curvy lines and zig zags.  When your child is cutting their thumb should be on top like the students pictured below.  Proper scissor hold makes the process of cutting easier and less cumbersome for children. 

How can you help?

• Encourage your child to put their thumb towards the ceiling (they hear this all day from me)
• Let them cut paper at home
•  Fold paper, make a design and have your child cut it out 
• Make snowflakes