Cutting Coupons (Fine Motor)
Cutting along dotted lines
Month 12 · Activity 21 · Physical Activities
Instructions
- Place coupon pages from newspaper/magazine and scissors on the table
- Ask child to cut on the dotted lines around five coupons, helping when needed
- Let child glue the coupons onto a piece of paper and number the coupons, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Simplify
If this is too difficult, let child tear out the coupons
Extend
Let child find coupons for products that are used in your home and bring to the store to redeem on your next shopping trip. Chat about why we use coupons - save money, to try new products, etc.
Materials
- old newspaper or magazine coupon page
- scissors
- paper or cut open paper grocery bag
- glue
Motor Skills