I’m not sure where I got this basket, although the small Multicraft tray would work, too. You’ll find lots of tips and ideas for teaching scissor skills in my post on developing scissor cutting skills with Montessori-inspired activities. Printer paper is fine for children with more advanced cutting skills.īut even before using cutting strips, I recommend using an easier object to cut, such as strings of beads. So, in the beginning, I recommend printing the strips on cardstock. When children are first working on cutting skills, they’ll have an easier time cutting cardstock than paper.
Two year olds can begin working on them, too. Montessori-Inspired Activities Using the Butterfly Cutting Stripsĭisclosure: This post contains affiliate links (at no cost to you).Ĭutting skills are so important for preschoolers. To download, click here and then click on the file image in the upper right corner of the PDF to save to your computer (just choose where you want it saved). In the credit page of this printable, you’ll see the names of the four different butterflies, which you can teach to your child or students. Preschoolers love to learn proper terminology, so I’ll tell you the name of the animals or objects featured whenever I can. The cutting strips use photographs or realistic images to emphasize reality. The printables are typically themed and use a number of Montessori principles (although you don’t need to be a Montessori teacher or homeschooler to use them). (Note: Christina has some sweet spring- and summer-themed kids’ fitness printables that are great for homes or classrooms!) My daughter, Christina (a former Montessori child), and I are partnering to bring you a series of Montessori-inspired printables. Montessori-Inspired Printables at Living Montessori Now I love butterfly activities in the spring and summer! I’m excited to share a second cutting strips printable … free Montessori-inspired butterfly cutting strips! The cutting strips are an instant download and super easy to download and prepare!
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