Scissor Skills

Question 1

What developmental skill is observed in children aged 1.5-2 years regarding scissors?

Answer 1

Explores scissors, begins to hold scissors; may attempt to open and close the scissor blades with two hands.

Question 2

At what age do children typically start to make one simple snip at the paper?

Answer 2

2-2.5 years

Question 3

What is a key developmental milestone for 2.5-3 year olds with scissors?

Answer 3

Opens and closes scissors with the entire hand and makes simple snips at the paper.

Question 4

What type of snips do children aged 3-3.5 years start to make?

Answer 4

Jagged snips across a piece of paper (approximately 6 inches long).

Question 5

What can children aged 3.5-4 years do with scissors?

Answer 5

Cuts across straight lines and curved lines within ¼ inch of a thick guideline; cuts out simple circles while using their helper hand.

Question 6

At what age do children start to cut out shapes like squares and triangles?

Answer 6

4.5-5 years

Question 7

What ability do children aged 5-6 years have with scissors?

Answer 7

Can cut a variety of complex shapes, within a ¼ inch of a guideline.