These fun toys that promote fine motor skills are perfect for getting little hands ready for cutting with scissors!
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Learning to use scissors is an important skill for kids, but it takes practice, patience, and the right foundation.
Before kids can confidently snip and cut, they need to build fine motor skills, coordination, and hand strength – and play is a perfect way to do just that!
By engaging in fun games, activities, and toys that promote fine motor skills, kids can develop the necessary grip, control, and dexterity to succeed with scissors.
In this post, we’ll share some of the best toys, tools, and games that make practicing scissor skills exciting and enjoyable for little learners. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, these playful resources will set kids up for scissor success in no time!
Toys That Promote Fine Motor Skills for Cutting With Scissors
Tweezer Game
Working with tongs and tweezers is a great way for kids to prepare their hands for using scissors. It’s a great strengthener and a way to practice the open/close motion needed for cutting.
Rainbow Hand Tongs
Another great (and cost effective) option for kids tongs. Check out our favorite ways to use tongs to promote fine motor skills!
Scissor Skill Activity Pad
This cute, colorful pad comes with a pair of plastic safety scissors and helps kids practice cutting on lines and cutting out shapes.
Shovel Scoopers
We love these scoopers to use in sensory bins and sandboxes! Another great option for practicing the open/close motion!
BAM Tape
Ripping, tearing, and pulling tape is an awesome hand strengthener for kids! Try this with our free tape collage printables!
Loop Spring Scissors
We use these spring scissors constantly with our toddlers and young kids who are just learning to snip with scissors. They’re easy to grasp and the spring motion provides proprioceptive input to help kids learn to open and close their scissors.
Tape Activity Book
Here’s another fun way to use tape to create cool, colorful pictures!
Starter Scissors
Great for toddlers and preschoolers who are just learning to snip with scissors.
Shape Tongs
This pack comes with 5 different shaped tongs – Kids love choosing which shape they’ll use for fine motor activities!
Looking for more ideas for developmental toys for kids? Check out this gift guide – full of all of of our favorite toys from The Treehouse!
