It’s almost the start of the school year, and these back to school cutting practice pages are a fantastic way to prepare the kids for school activities that involve using scissors!
As kids anticipate the start of school again, these worksheets turn learning into a fun game. They’re perfect for boosting fine motor skills while keeping little hands busy and are an excellent way to ease kids back into school mode.
Of course, these cutting practice pages aren’t the only activities you can let them do. Check out our preschool worksheets, which touch upon different essential everyday skills.
Back To School Scissor Cutting Sheets
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Here’s what you can find in this set:
- Cut Along the Path (2 activities)
- Cut and Match: Numbers
- Cut and Match: Pictures
Cut Along the Path
Kids practice using scissors as they cut through the different lines in this worksheet. In the end, cute illustrations of school essentials await them! This set includes two printables to help build your little ones’ confidence while honing their fine motor skills.
It’s fantastic for boosting a child’s scissor control and hand-eye coordination as they practice cutting lines with accuracy.
Cut and Match: Numbers
What better way to reinforce what they’ve learned about numbers than this cut and match number activity? Students begin by cutting the numbers and counting the objects.
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Then, they match the correct number to the corresponding objects. This printable is great practice for number recognition and hand-eye coordination!
Cut and Match: Pictures
Here’s some puzzle fun for the little ones! In addition to improving their scissor-handling skills, kids can also work on image recognition as they put the right pieces together.
This worksheet is a wonderful way to enhance spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.
Welcome Back To School Ideas
Gear up to start the school year with our welcome back to school ideas, which make the transition smooth and exciting for your little ones. Parents will love how these activities boost their kids’ enthusiasm for school and give them a head start on skills they’ll use all year long!
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From letter-writing practice to cutting and pasting activities, we have a treasure trove of ideas here.
Children’s Books About School
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates – This silly book is about a dinosaur named Penelope who is starting school and just can’t resist eating her classmates! Kids will love the fun drawings and crazy antics of Penelope, while also learning that being mistreated is never fun.
Chairs On Strike – The chairs have had enough of all the crazy things the kids do to them so they go on strike! This story helps kids learn to take care of their property and has lots of fun and silly humor.
Daniel Goes To School – If you have a little one who’s starting preschool or kindergarten and is reluctant to be away from you, this book is perfect for them! Daniel Tiger learns “grown-ups come back” at the end of every school day. We love this cute book!
Easy Back to School Crafts
Torn Paper Apple Craft – This project is a hit with the little ones! They get to tear colorful pieces of paper and glue them together to make an apple! It’s like a puzzle but with a fun, artsy twist. This activity is great for improving hand-eye coordination and accuracy in tearing and gluing.
Back-to-School Gnome Craft – Let these cute gnomes get the kids excited for school. In this DIY, kids will practice coloring, cutting, and assembling the pieces together. They can get creative with the colors. As they put together the pieces, they also learn to follow instructions, which teaches young kids about patience and focus.
Crayon Puppet Craft – Who knew crayons could be so entertaining? This project turns ordinary crayons into playful puppets! Kids will have a blast decorating their crayon puppets and bringing them to life. This activity boosts creativity, improves cutting skills, and encourages imaginative play. Plus, it’s a great way to use those extra paper bags you have lying around.
Pencil Name Craft – As the smell of sharpened pencils fills the air, this DIY is a fitting craft before school starts! This idea lets kids spell out their names using cute pencil cutouts. This task helps them become more familiar with their names. It’s an enjoyable personalized project they can proudly display on their first school day.
Welcome Back to School Activities
Capture those precious first-day moments with these First Day of School Signs. Those first days happen only once, and they can be really exciting for both kids and parents. These signs make a wonderful keepsake to look back on in the years to come!
Line tracing is a fantastic way to boost fine motor skills, and these Back to School Line Tracing Worksheets are just the ticket. Kids will trace various lines and shapes, helping them improve pencil control and hand-eye coordination. It’s a simple yet effective way to prepare them for writing tasks throughout the school year.
Who doesn’t love a good color by number worksheet? These Back to School Color by Number printables combine the fun of coloring with the challenge of number recognition. Kids try to solve the mystery of the hidden picture as they color by the numbers.
This activity is terrific for teaching number recognition, following instructions, and enhancing fine motor skills through coloring.
First Day Of School Printable Book
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Joann kuntz
Monday 9th of September 2024
This would be a great skill starter for my new class of older 3s and young 4s
Sam
Monday 9th of September 2024
It sounds like a perfect match for that age group! I hope they enjoy it ◡̈
Norma
Sunday 8th of September 2024
Thank you for your great activity
Sam
Monday 9th of September 2024
You're very welcome! I'm glad you can use it.
Natasha
Sunday 1st of September 2024
Great activity to review cutting skills.
Sam
Tuesday 3rd of September 2024
So glad to hear that!
Mary Ellen
Sunday 1st of September 2024
I love you the name of your sight! It’s easy to remember that I love your simple and easy printables.
Sam
Tuesday 3rd of September 2024
Thanks! No one has ever said that before, but it is what I had it mind, so yay! ◡̈
Tonya
Sunday 1st of September 2024
Getting my PreK kiddos essential fine motor skills! Great way to start the year:)
Sam
Monday 2nd of September 2024
Oh, perfect! Thats what we were hoping for!