Cutting skills are so important, kids usually learn this as they practice using scissors. But sometimes, we need to give them some guided printables and activities to help them along. This is where this cutting worksheets for preschool guide comes in!
These super fun and free cutting worksheets include a guide and the are made to cater to kids as young as two to 5 years of age.
Each cutting strip includes cutting lines by progression, which means that kids will start with the strips depending on their level and needs.
Cutting skills for hand-eye coordination
Need fun ways to target developing fine motor skills? Forget straight lines! Use these guided strips for young learners.
These strips are made according to lines by progression.
There are dotted lines, wavy lines, zig zag lines, thicker lines and thin ones for extra practice once the kids are ready to tackle the harder strips.
Why are these cutting worksheets different?
There are so many cutting worksheets around, and I did realise this when I started teaching, but there were none to target and differentiate between different levels for little hands.
I wanted to find cutting sheets that had thicker lines for an almost 3 year old, whereas I also wanted harder cutting practice ideas for a 5 year old.
Free printable cutting activities
Kindergarten students will also love these themes strips and they are a fun way to develop important fine motor skill practice.
Each theme in the strips below include printable pages for little hands to practice holding the scissors correctly and work on their bilateral coordination.
Santa Beard Cutting Strips
Ho, ho, ho! The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than with some creative and joyful activities for your little ones?
We are excited to present our “Santa Cutting Sheets Printable with Guided Lines.” This printable is perfect for young children who are developing their fine motor skills and learning the art of cutting with scissors.
In this delightful activity, kids will have the opportunity to become Santa’s little helpers as they trim and shape Santa’s iconic beard.
The guided lines provide a helpful framework to make cutting easy and fun, allowing children to practice their scissor skills while creating a charming piece of holiday art.
This printable is not only a fantastic way to keep kids entertained during the holiday season but also a valuable tool for enhancing their hand-eye coordination and boosting their confidence in using scissors.
So, gather your craft supplies, download the printable, and let the holiday crafting and learning begin! Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s bringing a wonderful cutting adventure with him!
Cutting Worksheets for Preschool
See all the printable cutting activities on this blog on this page – with many more to come.
Just click on each picture to take you to the post where the printable is hosted.
Cutting skills with scissors
I needed to make strips that ranged between easy (thicker lines to cut) to a bit more challenging lines and thickness.
Preschoolers will love to pretend play as they carve their pumpkins by cutting these strips.
Pumpkin Cutting Sheets
These would make a great addition to a fall cutting practice free independent tub.
Preschoolers will love these fun cutting practice worksheets pdf activities based on rockets.
4th July Cutting Sheets
Looking for 4th July activities?
These are perfect supplemental printable activities!
I needed to make strips that ranged between easy (thicker lines to cut) to a bit more challenging lines and thickness.
Turkey Cutting Sheets
Preschoolers will love to pretend play as they cut their turkey strips.
These would make a great addition to an easy cutting worksheets independent tub.
Cutting worksheets preschool
I needed to make strips that ranged between easy (thicker lines to cut) to a bit more challenging lines and thickness.
Preschoolers will love to pretend play as they cut their ‘dinosaur’ strips.
Dinosaur Cutting Sheets
These would make a great addition to an easy cutting worksheets independent tub.
I needed to make strips that ranged between easy (thicker lines to cut) to a bit more challenging lines and thickness.
Preschoolers will love to pretend play as they cut their apple strips.
Apple Cutting Sheets
These would make a great addition to an easy cutting worksheets independent tub.
Preschool cutting pages
I needed to make strips that ranged between easy (thicker lines to cut) to a bit more challenging lines and thickness.
Hair Cutting Strips
Are you ready to embark on a creative and educational journey in the world of hairdressing? Introducing our “Hair Cutting Strips Printable with Guided Lines,” a unique and engaging activity designed for budding young hairstylists and artists alike.
This printable is not your typical arts and crafts project; it’s a fantastic way to introduce children to the world of hairstyling, all from the safety and comfort of your home.
With guided lines that mimic real hair strands, children can practice cutting and styling, honing their fine motor skills and boosting their creativity.
Let’s foster a love for creativity and learning with our “Hair Cutting Strips Printable with Guided Lines.” Happy hairstyling!
Preschoolers will love to pretend play as they cut their ‘hair’ strips. These would make a great addition to an easy cutting worksheets independent tub.
Preschoolers will love to pretend play as they cut their gingerbread cookie strips.
Frankenstein Cutting Strips
Get ready for some spooktacular Halloween fun with our “Hair Cutting Strips Printable with Guided Lines.” This hair-raising activity is perfect for young Halloween enthusiasts who want to get creative while celebrating this holiday.
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In this hair-cutting adventure, kids will have the chance to give Frankenstein, one of Halloween’s most iconic characters, a ghoulishly good makeover!
With guided lines that mimic Frankenstein’s unruly hair, children can practice their cutting skills and unleash their inner hairstylist.
Halloween is all about creativity and imagination, and what better way to channel that spirit than by styling and trimming Frankenstein’s distinctive locks?
So, grab your scissors, download our printable, and let the monstrous hair transformation begin!
This activity is a fantastic way to enhance fine motor skills, boost confidence, and add a touch of Halloween magic to your celebrations. Get ready to make Frankenstein look frightfully fabulous!
Gingerbread Cutting Strips
These would make a great addition to a gingerbread cutting practice free independent tub.
Preschool cutting practice worksheets
Preschoolers will love to pretend play as they cut Santa’s beard by cutting these strips.
These would make a great addition to a cutting exercises for fine motor skills independent tub.
Printable cutting worksheets
These are you ready for kindergarten scissor skills activities are perfect for kids aged between 3 and 4.Â
Minion Cutting Sheets
Cutting with scissors is a skill that is often taught in preschool and kindergarten.
What are some reasons a child could struggle with using scissors?
There could be various reasons why your child is struggling with using scissors. Here are some possible explanations:
Lack of fine motor skills:
Scissor skills require good fine motor skills, which involve the use of small muscles in the hands and fingers.
If your child has not yet developed these skills, they may find it difficult to manipulate scissors.
Poor hand-eye coordination:
Cutting with scissors also requires good hand-eye coordination.
If your child has trouble coordinating their hand movements with what they see, they may struggle with cutting along a line or curve.
Inexperience:
Cutting with scissors is a learned skill, and your child may simply need more practice to become proficient at it.
As they gain experience, they will become more comfortable with holding and manipulating the scissors.
Fear of injury:
Your child may be hesitant to use scissors because they are afraid of hurting themselves or others.
This fear can be addressed by teaching them how to use scissors safely and providing supervision while they practice.
Developmental delays:
In some cases, difficulty using scissors may be a sign of a developmental delay or condition such as dyspraxia.
If you are concerned about your child’s progress, it may be worth speaking to a paediatrician or occupational therapist for an evaluation.
Simple cutting worksheets
Don’t forget to check out the full list of cutting worksheets and printables on this blog.
I will be adding more to these throughout the year!
Printable cutting worksheets
Young children will love working on different types of lines to cut hair, cut the dinosaurs, follow simple shapes, cut the gingerbread man and more!
These preschool worksheets could not easier to prep, just download and print and you’re done!
If your kids are ready for curvy lines or zig-zag lines, there are practice pages for them. Just be sure to print the ones that would suit your particular kids needs.
The free printable pdfs are included at the bottom of the post on each page!
Basic lines cutting practice worksheets
If you want to give kids plenty of practice on cutting skills, be sure to hand out the easier cutting strips with straight lines.
These are much easier to work with to start, then as kids get more confident, you can give them the extra work and more difficult lines to tackle.
Each free cutting pack includes both straight lines and several other wavy and zig-zag lines.
You can cut the strips in square shape or all around the image.
I use them either way and kids know where to start from the guided dots.
I tell them this is where the scissors would go so they start cutting from that point.
These are perfect for visual motor skills too. Young students will love the different themes throughout the year.
It’s important to be patient and encouraging as your child develops their scissor skills.
You can help by providing age-appropriate scissors, creating opportunities for practice, and offering praise and support as they make progress.
Come back to this post and see more cutting worksheets for preschool ideas as they are added!