This cutting practice box is perfect for classroom centers, occupational therapy sessions, or fine motor time at home!
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If you haven’t seen the viral snackle box container, you have to check it out!
Despite my serious Instagram scrolling habit, somehow I missed this trend at first. When Lauren sent me a link, she had already been brainstorming ways that these snack boxes could be repurposed for storing and traveling with kids activities.
And then, when we got together at The Treehouse with this handy little container, the creative floodgates opened and we literally spent hours loading and reloading the box with different configurations of fine motor and sensory activities for kids!
The possibilities are endless, but today we’re showing off one of our favorite ways to use the viral snack container – to create an awesome cutting practice box that’s perfect for therapists to take on the go!
Looking for other fun ways to work on scissor skills? Check out these Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for Cutting!
Here’s what we included:
DIY Cutting Practice Box
Storage Box – This is the viral snackle box container that will become your new favorite storage space.
Index Cards – We put a handful of these in the bottom of the box. They’re a little heavier than regular paper, making them perfect for cutting practice!
Scissors – Obviously you’re going to need a couple of pairs of these!
Colorful Tape – We love using tape for cutting practice! Try this fun vehicle cutting activity!
Straws – Another favorite cutting activity! Kids love making the straws fly and bounce through the air by cutting them with scissors! Check out this cool cutting activity for preschoolers – friendship bracelets with a free printable!
Crayons – Draw lines and shapes for kids to cut on.
Hole Punches – These are awesome for building hand strength and practice squeezing motion needed for cutting!
Stickers – We make lines or shapes using stickers and have kids cut on them for some additional tactile and visual feedback.
Tongs – Add these with a handful of pompoms for some great practice with the open/close movement needed for cutting! Check out our favorite tongs for kids and the best ways to use them!
Clothespins – Kids can squeeze the clips to pick up pompoms or other manipulatives – the perfect hand strengthener!
Play Dough – We love rolling out play dough to create a “noodle” and having kids cut it into little pieces!
More Cutting Practice Ideas
Cutting Practice Activities for Kids
Check out some of our top tricks and strategies for teaching kids how to use scissors!
Free Cutting Mazes
These free printable cutting worksheets are a fun and colorful way to work on cutting on lines and cutting out shapes.
Teaching Kids How to Cut out Shapes
If you’re working with kids who are ready to learn how to cut out shapes, start with this printable pack that includes arrows and other visual cues to support this skill!
Printable Beginner Cutting Pack
For kids who are new to using scissors, try these printable pages that encourage snipping with a purpose to create different shapes and designs.
Scissor Skills Printable Pack
One of our most popular resources that includes cutting puzzles, cutting strips, scissor skills crafts, rubrics, and more!
