Teaching

Developing cutting skills is a series of two books written by occupational therapists and teachers to support the
development of cutting skills in early childhood. Each book outlines developmental norms and milestones for young
children and gives worksheets providing multiple opportunities for children to practise these skills. The worksheets are
accompanied by informative teachers notes and contain simple, easy-to-follow instructions.
Features include:
– easy-to-use layout with comprehensive teacher information
– quick and simple activities designed specifically for early childhood students
– clear instructions on every page, allowing the pages to be copied and sent home, or given to classroom assistants,
to work one-on-one with the children
– multiple opportunities to practice cutting skills
– information provided about dominance, scissor grip, cutting line accuracy and body posture
– thumb positions indicated on the worksheets in the early stages of cutting development
– different worksheets provided for left- and right-handed cutters where appropriate

ISBN: 9781921750649

Paperback

The lessons have been designed to be easy to use, with little preparation or equipment required. Any introductory activities that may be needed, as well as follow-up activities, are suggested in the Teachers Notes.

Features:
*includes a range of activities covering the areas of English, Maths, Science,Society and Environment
*each page can be broken into two or more parts and can be presented as separate lessons, worksheets or as reinforcement activities
the blackline masters are designed to be easy to use, with little preparation or equipment required
*introductory and follow-up activities that may be needed, as well as teachers notes

ISBN: 9781863116664

Paperback