will help your child determine a sense of pressure and cutting strength when using different types of paper. also, be sure to help your child focus on gripping the scissors correctly.
draw large, simple shapes on recycled paper and have your child tear the paper along the shape’s edges. this will also foster fine motor skills, concentration, and shape identification.
find some string and large beads for your preschooler to thread. this will not only help boost their fine motor skills, but provides a great teaching moment for identifying colors, shapes, and patterns. an alternative to this exercise is to punch holes into a paper plate and number the holes with a 