My First Time Using Scissors! II
Parent introduces child to using scissors by cutting Play-Doh strips, observing scissor grip, hand coordination, and cutting control. The agent coaches the parent to notice thumb positioning, bilateral coordination, and fine motor precision — building foundational scissor skills through safe, tactile practice.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Child seated at table with good posture. Play-Doh and child-safe plastic scissors on table. Ensure scissors are appropriate for child's age (blunt tips, proper size). Adult supervision required throughout.
How it works
- 1~45s
Start by showing your child the Play-Doh. Ask them to take a piece and roll it between their hands to make a long strip. You can demonstrate first — roll it on the table or between your palms. Watch how your child uses their hands. Does they use both hands together? Can they make a strip that's thick enough to hold and cut? Tell me what you notice about their hand movements.
Watch for: Child rolls Play-Doh between hands or on table to create long, manageable strips for cutting.
- 2~40s
Now hand your child the scissors. Watch how they holds them. The correct grip has the thumb in the top hole and middle/index fingers in the bottom hole. The thumb should point upward toward the ceiling. Help your child adjust if needed, then have them practice opening and closing the scissors without Play-Doh first. Does your child naturally position their thumb correctly? Can they open and close with control?
Watch for: Child holds scissors with thumb in top hole pointing upward, demonstrating correct hand positioning.
- 3~50s
Now for the fun part! Have your child hold a Play-Doh strip in one hand and the scissors in the other. Guide them to position the scissors at the end of the strip and squeeze to cut. Watch how your child coordinates both hands — one hand holds steady while the other cuts. Does they cut all the way through? Can they make multiple cuts along the strip? Notice the bilateral coordination — both hands working together.
Watch for: Child coordinates both hands simultaneously — one hand holds and positions Play-Doh while the other operates scissors.