Why are scissor skills so important? by Yuseul Kim https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f en-us 2018-12-06 16:14:55 UTC 2018-12-06 17:27:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Build fine motor strength qddt1166 https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884574 -          Building up the little muscles in their hands with the open and close motion.
-          These muscles are so important for writing, painting, and doing everyday things like a brushing children tooth, eating with utensils, and getting dressed!

]]> 2018-12-06 16:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884574 Develop Eye-hand coordination qddt1166 https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884705 -          Requires children to use their eyes and hands.
-          Eye-hand coordination is important for catching and throwing balls, eating with a spoon, and zipping a coat!

]]> 2018-12-06 16:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884705 Increase bilateral coordination qddt1166 https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884778 -          Encourages the child to use both sides of the body at the same time while each hand is performing its own task.
-          A child must hold the paper with one hand while the other hand is opening and closing the scissors and moving forward to cut.
-          This is essential for tasks like zipping up a coat or pants, washing dishes, and opening an envelope.

]]> 2018-12-06 16:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884778 Improve focus and attention qddt1166 https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884857 -          Cutting out shapes takes concentration and attention to detail.
-          The ability to sustain focus is essential to being able to read the book, listen to instruction and complete many other classroom tasks.

]]> 2018-12-06 16:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/qddt1166/95l5vq291w9f/wish/311884857