These Fall Cutting Strips are a fun way to help kids develop fine motor skills. Use this free printable to practice scissor skills and more this Autumn.
Preschoolers and kindergarteners are going to love the Fall Activity Pack. It’s filled with educational print and pay activities that teach kids essential skills through play.
Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.
More Fall Themed Fine Motor Activities for Kids
There are so many ways to help little fingers and hands grow stronger this Autumn. Here are some of my favorite Fall themed fine motor activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Fall Lacing Cards
- Sticky Wall Hedgehog
- Playdough Pumpkins
- Fall Pom Pom Tree
- Beaded Pumpkins Activity
For more ideas, check out these 15 Fall Fine Motor Activities for Kids.
Materials Needed
- Fall Cutting Strips pdf file
- Printer and paper
- Scissors
- Buttons or other manipulatives (optional)
Fall Cutting Strips – Instructions
1. Download and print the digital file.
You can find the digital download below. Just head to the bottom of the post and click the large blue button to get your copy.
2. Cut the strips into the individual pieces.
There are two different types of strips included. One is the traditional pathways. These are perfect for older kids who have some scissor skills and can navigate corners.
The other type of strip is purely a row of Autumn themed pictures, separated by a single short, straight line. These are perfect for toddlers and kids who are still learning the basics and can’t maneuver the scissors around long and curved lines.
3. Trace the lines with manipulatives
Another way to use these strips to develop fine motor skills, is to trace the pathway lines with buttons, pom poms or other manipulatives.
Picking up and placing small objects in a precise location is a great way to develop pincer grip and hand-eye coordination in toddlers and preschoolers.
Are you going to try these Fall Cutting Strips with your kids?
Don’t forget to pin the idea for later.
