How to Use Scissors & Glue Sticks for Preschool/Kindergarten Prep
Through rhymes, songs, and fingerplays we will strengthen our fine motor skills. We will learn the correct scissor grasp and learn how to use glue sticks. We will learn important safety tips and get our hands ready for preschool and kindergarten.
Camilla Meeks - Licensed Educator
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(35)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Building strong fine motor skills is critical for new preschool and kindergarten students as they participate in learning activities using scissors and glue sticks. In this class we will learn finger-plays to strengthen hand muscles and build coordination, we will sing songs that teach the proper grasp of scissors, and we will practice cutting along straight, curvy, and zigzag lines as well as shapes. We will learn how to open, close, and twist glue sticks as we create unique paper art. At the end of class students will have the opportunity to share their creations with the class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about how to safely hold and use scissors. They will learn the proper grasp for holding scissors. Students will also learn how to use glue sticks. Students will engage in fine motor skills activities to strengthen hand muscles.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scissors are sharp, so adult supervision is recommended.
Supply List
Child-size scissors Glue Stick Blank paper (any color) Two cutting practice pages available to print from the class files Crayons or colored pencils (optional)
Β 2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
35reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Utah
As a former kindergarten teacher, I have witnessed the stress and frustration that inexperienced students have using scissors in class. In building fine motor skills and learning proper scissor usage, students will enter school with confidence and will be ready to learn without unnecessary stress. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
2-6 learners per class
