Free Space Cutting Strips are incredibly versatile. You can use them with scissors, pencils or to line up manipulatives. No matter which way you play, this free printable is great for helping toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners to develop fine motor skills.
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More Outer Space Play Ideas for Kids
Here are some more space themed play activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Learn all about the solar system with these fun ideas.
- Space Silhouette Art for Kids
- Planet Match Activity – Free Printable
- Bottle Rocket Craft for Kids
- Space I spy – Free Printable
- Space Sensory Bin
- Space Lacing Cards – Free Printable
- Outer Space Yoga Poses
- Alien Planet Sensory Painting
- …
For more ideas, check out these 20 Space Activities for Kids
Materials Needed
- The Space Cutting Strips pdf
- Printer, paper and ink
- Scissors
How to Make and Play with the Space Cutting Strips
Step 1. Download and print the free printable pdf found below.
2. Cut each of the strips into their separate components.
3. Encourage the kids to cut along the line from the rocket to the moon.
Alternative Ways to Play
Alternative ways to play include drawing or placing manipulatives (such as buttons) along the line. Each of these approaches encourage fine motor skills, as the children will need to practice pincer grip and hand-eye coordination to complete the task.
If you decide to use the strips this way instead, consider laminating them. This will make the strips more sturdy and reusable. Then it will be easy to prep the activity once, but be able to use it with different classes year after year.
Are you going to try these Space Cutting Strips with your kids?
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