Name recognition and writing are fundamental to what we do in preschool. Names are important to the kiddos, and learning their names is something every preschooler strives for. A child’s name can be used to teach so many early learning concepts, too.

Related: Easter Literacy Activities

Below you’ll find several ideas for name learning activities with an Easter theme.

Why Add Name Activities to Your Easter Lesson Plans?

Using a variety of materials with different textures and colors adds a sense of novelty and provides a different sensory experience for the children as they learn their names. The vibrant colors grab kids’ attention and let them explore math concepts (like sorting and patterning).

Materials for the Easter Name Fun

Easter Name Activities

As I mentioned above, there are several Easter activities for you that are focused on kids’ names available in this post. You can make these your own, or try things exactly as described here. Make sure to click on the provided links to find out more about each of the activities.

Please share which Easter activities you tried with your preschoolers in the comments below! How did it go? Which was your favorite?

More Name Activities for Kids

Easter Lesson Plans

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These sun tracing strips can be used in many different ways to build your preschoolers confidence in their fine motor skills. You probably already have all that you need in your supply closet. Easy to prep and teach, plus they’re super versatile to meet the individual needs of your students.

Sun cutting strips are a great follow up to your circle time weather discussion. The simplicity of this activity would work for early finishers, morning work or for any student who needs extra cutting practice. Sprinkle some sunshine into your centers for independent practice.

Related: Free Preschool Printables

You can request your own set of sun-themed cutting pages at the bottom of this post. Read below for prepping tips, as well as ideas for using the line tracing sheets with kids.

Sun Cutting Strips

Please keep in mind that you don’t have to do everything exactly the same way I do! As I mentioned above, these printables are super versatile. So it’s very likely you and your students will come up with even more ways to use them!

How to Prepare the Sun Fine Motor Printables

If you’re not using the strips for cutting, I highly recommend you laminate them or place in dry erase pockets before starting. That will make them reusable pretty easily.

How to Use the Sun Cutting Strips with Kids

There are so many ways to use these sunny strips with your preschoolers. First, of course, is to practice cutting. Model how to hold the scissors – thumb on top – and demonstrate cutting the strips moving from left to right following the path.

If storm clouds of frustration are rolling in, don’t lose heart. Try auto-open scissors to build confidence. As your students gain confidence, you can reintroduce traditional kid-safe scissors

The next idea is to use the sun strips for tracing practice. You can model correct pencil grip with thin dry erase markers tracing from left to right on laminated sun cutting strips. Provide a rainbow of marker colors and let preschoolers tell you their favorite colors.

More Ways to Use the Sun Line Tracing Printables

How will you use the sun cutting strips with your preschoolers? Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post and share your ideas!

What Skills are Being Practiced with the Sun Line Tracing Pages?

I have shown you the creativity and fun included with the sun cutting strips; now let’s get down to the nitty gritty. Tiny minds are open and soaking up all the new information and skills we are teaching. Everything we introduce should be building their confidence and skills in preparation for kindergarten.

Simple things are often best. This is especially true with the sun fine motor strips. They are small but mighty for shaping preschool skills. Don’t forget to grab your free sun cutting strips at the bottom of this post!

More Weather Activities for Kids

Weather Tracing Strips Set

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You can use so many different materials with the super versatile dragon fine motor printables! So don’t worry about having to find special supplies. Plus, they’re so very low-prep. In fact, you can have the dragon-themed printables ready for tomorrow morning.

I think the printables are great for a few different kindergarten and preschool themes, such as fairy tales or mythical creatures. No matter when you use them, the dragon line tracing printables’ bright colors and fanciful theme will keep the kids engaged.

Related: Free Preschool Printables

Scroll to the bottom of this post and request your own copy! Get ready to see your preschoolers’ eyes light up when they see these colorful, friendly dragons.

Dragon Cutting Strips

Read below for some prepping tips, as well as ideas for using the dragon-themed printables with your students. Please keep in mind that you don’t have to do things exactly the same way I do! In fact, I bet you and the kids can come up with even more ideas for this fine motor fun.

How to Prep the Dragon Fine Motor Printables

This list can be altered based on what you already have on hand and how you decide to use the printables with your preschoolers. Make sure to check what supplies you may already have that can be used.

Related: Dragon Calendar Numbers

Once you have all of the materials ready to go, it’s time to prep the dragon-themed fine motor pages. First, print as many copies as you’d like to use. Then cut each page apart into individual strips. Finally, if you want the printables to be reusable, you can laminate them.

How to Use the Dragon Cutting Strips

The first way to use them is right there in the name! You can use these strips for cutting practice. The cutting practice pages are in strips to make it easier for little hands to manipulate them while cutting. Encourage your preschoolers to cut along the dotted line, moving from left to right.

Related: Dragon Sensory Bin

Dry erase markers are perfect for these dragon strips. Slide the strips into dry erase pouches or laminate them. Then invite your students to use dry erase markers along the dotted lines, moving from left to right.

More Ways to Use the Dragon Cutting Sheets

I think that’s enough to get you started for now. Keep in mine, these ideas are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to possibilities.

How will you use the dragon cutting strips? I would love to hear your ideas in the comments section below!

What Skills are Being Practiced with the Dragon Fine Motor Strips?

My first priority is the make sure preschoolers are having fun and engaged as they learn! As teachers it is our task to make sure that the activities we plan combine fun with some skill building. The dragon fine motor strips do the trick!

Again, this isn’t an exhaustive list. You can add in a variety of other elements to touch on even more early learning skills as you see fit!

Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post to get your copy of the free dragon cutting printable!

More Cutting Practice Activities for Kids

If these activities are not working for your preschooler consider taking a step back to focus on hand strength and other fine motor skills.

Challenge your preschooler to pick up small objects with tongs from a flat surface instead. Another option is to bring out the playdough, slime, and clay for them to mold and build up muscle and control. Then you can reintroduce the dragon cutting strips when the kids are ready.

Fairytale Tracing Strips for Fine Motor Practice

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Stories are a gateway to learning for young minds. Consider adding the Little Red Hen line tracing printables to your next Little Red Hen lesson plans. You can also add them to a farm unit or a theme about oviparous animals.

Whenever you try out the Little Red Hen cutting pages, your students will be practicing a wide variety of early learning skills! And the bonus is how versatile these low-prep printables are. You can use them in a multitude of ways, with so many different materials.

Related: Free Preschool Printables

Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to get your free copy of the Little Red Hen printable strips. Then, enjoy the way your students’ faces light up as their confidence grows through practice.

Little Red Hen Cutting Strips

Little Red Hen cutting strips are an easy and fun way to keep your preschoolers practicing foundational fine motor skills. Where to begin? Read on to learn more.

How to Prep the Red Hen Tracing Printables

This isn’t an exhaustive list, so don’t feel caged in by my suggestions. Perhaps you already have some of these items, so make sure to check your own supply closet for any items to use.

Related: Vegetable Cutting Strips

How to Use the Little Red Hen Cutting Strips

The first use is right there in the name – to practice scissor skills. Begin by modeling the process of cutting the strips following the line from left to right. Review and practice how to hold the scissors, if need be.

Related: Goldilocks Cutting Strips

Is your preschooler struggling with traditional scissors? In this case you could try using auto-open scissors. These were a huge game changer for my students who were frustrated with this skill.

You can also be there next to the children who need some extra support. You can hold the paper strip while they focus on cutting, or you can model again if needed.

Other Ideas for the Little Red Hen Fine Motor Strips

My next suggestion for using the Little Red Hen cutting strips is to use dry erase markers on the laminated pages. Have the children connect the dots, again moving from left to right. Create excitement by offering different colors of dry erase markers and letting the kids choose their favorite. 

A possible adaptation for those just starting with grip is to utilize grips on thin dry erase markers. Or break out the thicker markers! Whichever works best for you and your students.

Are you impressed? The Little Red Hen fine motor printables may at first seem simple, but they’re seriously so versatile.

How will you use the Little Red Hen tracing printables? Please make sure to share your ideas in the comment section below!

Why Use the Little Red Hen Cutting Practice in the Classroom?

Each of these skills are important pre-writing, pre-reading, and math foundations for continued growth in kindergarten. Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and grab your copy of the free Little Red Hen cutting printable!

More Little Red Hen Activities for Kids

Folk Tales Tracing Strips Pack

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I think the veggie line tracing printables are a great addition to your next food theme. You can add them into a nutrition or cooking unit, too. No matter when you try them, your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students will have fun practicing tons of early learning concepts.

In addition to their engagement possibilities, the vegetable-themed cutting pages are super low-prep. You can have them ready to use with the kids by tomorrow morning! Plus, they’re super versatile – both in terms of usage and related materials.

Related: Free Preschool Printables

Easy to prepare, simple directions to follow, multiple uses, and free! Not too bad for a simple veggie printable! Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to get your copy.

Vegetable Cutting Strips

There are bunches of ways to use these themed cutting strips in your preschool classroom! Read below for prepping tips, as well as a few ideas for how to use the printables with your students.

How to Prep the Vegetable Fine Motor Printables

Let those creative juices flow. Check your existing supplies and see what you can whip up!

Related: Carrot Garden Sensory Bin

Once you have your materials, it’s time to prepare the tree cutting strips. Here’s what to do:

• Print as many copies as you’d like.
• Next, cut the pages apart into individual vegetable fine motor strips.
• Finally, laminate them if you’d like them to be reusable. Otherwise, leave them as is.

How to Use the Vegetable Cutting Strips with Your Students

Put your aprons on and let’s start this yummy vegetable cutting practice! Kick things off by modeling how to hold the scissors correctly. Then show the children how to hold the paper with one hand and cut with the other, moving from left to right following the lines.

Related: Corn Color Sorting Mats

Next, have your students take a shot at it! Encourage them to give it a try, even if it’s not done exactly the way you modeled. If your preschoolers finds this too great a challenge at the moment, try adaptive scissors or some hands-on assistance.

And remember, you can always bring in more hand strengthening activities like playdough or slime. Then build back towards practicing with the themed cutting strips.

A Few More Ideas for the Vegetable-Themed Cutting Practice

Transform the vegetable cutting strips from cutting to tracing by laminating these sheets or placing them in dry erase packets. Offer different colors of thin dry erase markers to entice children to practice pre-writing skills.

Model for your preschoolers again correct grip (try grip adapters if needed) and trace lines from left to right. You will be amazed at how much practicing tracing strips likes these improves their dexterity and prepares them to write.

You could even try pairing this activity with a taste test of small bites of the vegetables featured here.

Don’t bury your amazing ideas. Please share how you use the vegetable cutting strips in the comment section below.

Why Use Vegetable Cutting Strips in the Classroom?

Each of the skills listed here are planting the seeds for writing, reading, and math skills that will continue to grow as preschoolers transition to kindergarten.

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More Fine Motor Activities for Kids

I think these are some great activities to try after using the vegetable cutting strips with your kids.

Food Tracing Strips Set

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These Goldilocks fine motor strips are a versatile, low-prep activity your students will love. I love that you can use them in multiple ways, and it’s super simple to differentiate as needed.

Plus, you don’t need much to get started with the three bears cutting printable. I bet you already have most of the materials you need on-hand. If not, you can easily make some adjustments along the way.

Related: Free Preschool Printables

Don’t miss out! Scroll to the bottom of this post to grab your copy of the free printable Goldilocks cutting strips today. You will be amazed at how the kids’ cutting skills improve with practice and patience.

Goldilocks Cutting Strips

These Goldilocks cutting practice pages stand out because they are hands-on and have almost endless uses for your preschool students. The nursery rhyme theme is the cherry on top to keep kids engaged.

How to Prep the Goldilocks Fine Motor Printables

Of course, you can alter this list as you see fit for your preschoolers. Don’t forget to check your existing supplies for more inspiration.

Related: Bear Patterns for Preschool

To prepare the sheets, print out the ones you’d like to use. Cut each page apart into individual fine motor strips. If you want the pages to be reusable, you can laminate them or put them inside dry erase pockets.

How to Use the Goldilocks Cutting Strips

Now that the Goldilocks fine motor printable is printed and all your materials are ready, it’s time to get started!

First, you can use the Goldilocks for cutting practice. I like using them as strips to make them easier for tiny hands to manipulate. When you present the strips individually to your preschooler, they are less likely to feel overwhelmed.

Related: Bear Messy Play Ideas

Model and remind the kids how to hold and use scissors, as needed. Then have them cut along the dotted lines, moving from left to right. You might see the children moving the Goldilocks cutting strips in different ways as they practice those scissor skills. That’s totally fine!

Keep in mind that you can alter this Goldilocks fine motor activity to meet the needs of you preschooler. Auto-open scissors can be a real confidence boost for those kids that struggle with this skill.

More Ways to Use the Three Bears Cutting Sheets

I hope that I have convinced you that there are so many fun ways to use the Goldilocks cutting strips with your preschoolers. This list is just the beginning!

How will you use them in your classroom? Please share your ideas in the comment section below, we want to hear from you!

What Skills are Being Practiced with the Goldilocks Fine Motor Strips?

I love that young children are always learning. Keep it fun and engaging, with a focus on age appropriate skills, and you’re good to go!

The list above is proof of the early literacy and math skills that can be practiced with the Goldilocks cutting strips. Each of these skills will serve your students well as they grow and learn.

Are you convinced yet? Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post to get your free printable of the Goldilocks cutting strips!

More Cutting Practice Activities for Kids

I think these are all fun follow-ups to the Goldilocks cutting strips activity. Do your students have any favorites?

Folk Tales Tracing Strips for Fine Motor Practice

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Music is magic that boosts preschool memories and engages all their senses. Teach your preschoolers this catchy tune while building their confidence with scissors and other fine motor skills.

The twinkle twinkle little star fine motor printable can be used in so many different ways in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. It’s low-prep, you can pair it with a wide variety of materials, and it allows you to meet the individual needs of your students!

Related: Free Preschool Printables

Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to get your own copy of the free printable twinkle twinkle little star tracing strips! Then watch your shining stars undoubtably build confidence in their fine motor skills.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Cutting Strips

This fine motor activity is full of color, whimsy, and allows for hands-on manipulation. Below, I’ll share some tips for getting everything ready, as well as some ideas for how to use them with your students.

How to Prep the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Fine Motor Printables

Once you have the materials you need, it’s time to prep the Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star cutting strips. Print them out, making as many copies as you’d like. Then cut each sheet apart into individual strips.

Related: Fairy Cutting Strips

If you want any of the printables to be reusable, you can laminate them or place them inside dry erase pockets.

How to Use the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Cutting Strips

Once the twinkle twinkle little star fine motor printable is prepared, and all the materials have been gathered, you’re ready to get started!

The primary use of the these cutting strips is to practice scissor skills. So let’s start with that! Start off by modeling and reviewing how to use scissors, as needed. Be sure to remind the children of any scissor-related expectations you have, too. For example, “scissors are for cutting paper” might be a good one for this activity.

Next, ask your preschoolers to cut along the lines, moving from left to right along each strip. Keep in mind that the children might move the paper around a bit to try new positions as they cut. As long as they’re being safe, that’s totally fine.

If any of the kids seem to be struggling, step in and assist as you see fit. You might provide a different type of scissors, for example. Or maybe you can help by holding the paper and showing them how to guide it as they cut.

You can also use the twinkle twinkle little cutting strips to practice tracing with markers. Put the printables in dry erase pouches or laminate them. Then have the children use dry erase markers to trace within the open lines on the pages. Challenge them to use all the colors for even more practice!

More Ways to Use the Star-Themed Cutting Sheets

Are you inspired yet? This list is just the start of the possibilities! Where will your imagination take you? Share how you use your twinkle twinkle little star cutting strips in the comments below!

What Skills are Being Practiced with the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Fine Motor Strips?

Fun is certainly the goal and skill building is important to integrate also. The trick is to make the skill building fun and engaging. That’s when the magic happens!

That’s not even an exhaustive list of all the skills you can teach and practice with these simple star line tracing printables!

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More Star Activities for Kids

I’d love to hear how you incorporate the star-themed printable into your lesson plans!

Nursery Rhyme Tracing Strips

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You can add the gingerbread line tracing printables to a theme about the gingerbread man, as well as a unit on cooking or baking! Whenever you incorporate them, your students will have a blast as they practice important early learning skills.

I love that the gingerbread man fine motor sheets are low-prep AND versatile! You can have them ready to use tomorrow morning. And they’ll work well with a wide variety of materials, many of which you likely already have in the classroom.

Related: Free Preschool Printables

Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post to request your free printable gingerbread man tracing strips. Then prepare to be amazed at how quickly they improve their scissor skills!

This post will explain to you a variety of ways to use these printables plus tips on how to prepare them. I have no doubt that you will come up with some fantastic ways to use these in your preschool plans.

Gingerbread Man Cutting Strips

These gingerbread cutting strips are anything but boring. Read below for some tips for prepping the printables, as well as a few ideas for how to use them with your students.

How to Prep the Gingerbread Fine Motor Strips

This list of materials can be changed based on how you decide to use the printables. And don’t forget to check the supplies you already have available!

Related: Gingerbread Man Calendar Numbers

Now that you have the supplies you need, it’s time to prep. It doesn’t take much, as I mentioned above! First, print out the cutting pages, making as many copies as you’d like. Then cut the pages apart into individual gingerbread tracing strips. And that’s it!

You can take things a step further if you want the printables to be reusable. Simply laminate them or place the pages in dry erase pockets.

How to Use the Gingerbread Man Cutting Strips

The first way I’m going to suggest to use the printable is right there in the title of this post! Use them to model and practice scissor skills with your students.

Be sure to encourage moving from left to right as much as possible. Since some of your students might be new to using scissors, they might move the gingerbread cutting strips around a bit. That’s perfectly fine. We want them to have a fun way to practice using scissors, rather than worrying about perfection.

Related: Gingerbread Messy Play Ideas

You can also place the gingerbread man cutting strips in dry erase pouches or laminate them. Then have your students trace the lines with a dry erase marker. Repetition is key, so ask them to trace pattern with different colors to increase mastery. Turn it into a fun game by challenging them to use every color of marker they can find!

You can definitely adapt this activity as needed to meet the needs of each student. For example, auto-open scissors can be a huge help for those who need them. Or maybe some of your kids need you to help guide them as they cut or trace the lines.

More Ways to Use the Gingerbread Man Cutting Sheets

How do you intend to use these gingerbread cutting strips for your preschoolers? Be sure to let us know in the comment section below!

What Skills are Being Practiced with the Fine Motor Strips?

As you can see, there are many early literacy and math skills to practice with the gingerbread printables. Each of these skills are critical for early reading and math practice.

Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post to request your free copy of the gingerbread man cutting strips free printable!

More Cutting Practice Activities for Kids

I think they’re all a great follow-up to the gingerbread man cutting strips!

Favorite Folk Tales Tracing Strips Set

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Similar to my other printables, these castle fine motor strips can be used in many different ways. I love that they can also be combined with a wide variety of materials, too. This means you don’t have to go hunting for specialized supplies before adding them to your classroom.

You can add the castle line tracing sheets to your next fairy tale theme, or incorporate them into a unit about world structures. No matter when you use them, I’m sure your students will get a lot of fun and learning out of them.

Related: Free Preschool Printables

You can get your own set of these castle cutting strips at the bottom of this post. I know they will add a touch of whimsy and magic to your fine motor activities!

Castle Cutting Strips

Below, you’ll find tips for prepping and using the castle-themed cutting practice pages. Please keep in mind that you don’t have to do things exactly the way I do! The only limit here is your own imagination. If you have different ideas, feel free to adapt to incorporate them. Make sure to share all your amazing ideas in the comment section at the end of this post so I can try them too!

How to Prep the Castle Fine Motor Printables

There is nothing worse than finding a preschool activity you love that requires expensive materials and complicated preparation. Not to worry! The castle cutting strips are easy to prep and require only basic materials you probably already have.

Once you have your materials, it’s time to get prepping! Print the castle-themed printables. You’ll notice that there are several strips on each page. Make sure you cut the strips apart before giving them to your preschoolers. Tiny hands will be more successful with smaller pieces of paper to hold while they are cutting.

Related: Castle Activities for Preschoolers

If you want the printable strips to be reusable, you can laminate them or place them in dry erase pockets, too. Now that you have everything ready to go for the kids, it’s time to get started!

How to Use the Castle Cutting Strips

The main use of these castle sheets are right there in the title! Give one strip to your preschoolers, along with a pair of scissors. Encourage the children to cut along the dotted line moving from left to right.

As promised, there are other uses for the castle cutting strips. Have the kids trace the dotted line from left to right with a dry erase marker, if you’ve laminated the papers. For more practice, ask preschoolers to use different colors and copy the pattern above or below the first line.

More Ways to Use the Castle Tracing Pages

Limitless fun is possible with these castle cutting strips! How will you use them with your preschoolers? Please tell me all about it in the comment section below! And don’t forget to request your copy.

What Skills are Being Practiced with the Fine Motor Strips?

Fun is definitely important, AND the real magic happens when we also have a healthy dose of foundational skills. After all, our job is to prepare our kids for kindergarten.

Each of these skills are essential for pre-reading and writing mastery, as well as math skills as the children get older. Not too bad for a super simple cutting printable, right?

Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post to grab your copy of the free castle cutting printable!

More Cutting Practice Activities for Kids

If your preschooler is especially challenged by cutting, don’t let frustration stop their progress. You may need to focus on other dexterity and strength skills before trying cutting skills again.

One option is to have them practice picking up small objects from a flat surface with tongs. Another option is to have them build their own castle with playdough or clay for an extra challenge.

Fairy Tales Tracing Strips Set

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Free Printable Castle Cutting Strips

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These enchanting tracing strips are sure to delight your preschoolers as they practice important early learning skills! The fairy fine motor printables can be used in so many ways with the kids. Best of all, they’re super low-prep.

On top of that, you can use the fairy cutting practice pages with a variety of materials. I love when printables are as versatile as these are!

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Throughout this post, you will find different ways to use the fairy cutting strips along with all the materials you will need. How will you use these strips with your preschoolers?

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Fairy Cutting Strips

These fairy fine motor strips stand out from the rest because they provide a hands-on activity sure to capture your students’ attention. Read below for some tips and ideas for how to use them in your classroom.

How to Prep the Fairy Fine Motor Strips

You can definitely add to this list depending on how you plan to use the activity. Make sure to check your existing supplies for inspiration as well.

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Now that you have all your supplies ready, and the fairy cutting strips are printed, you’re almost ready to start. The fairy cutting practice sheets have multiple strips per page. Please take a moment to cut them apart into individual strips before giving them to your preschoolers. Depending on your students’ needs, the smaller strips will be easier for them to handle and will prevent them feeling overwhelmed with too many tasks at once.

How to Use the Fairy Cutting Strips

Now that the fairy-themed cutting sheets are prepped, it’s time to use them with your students! Kick things off by reviewing how to hold and use scissors. Then, instruct your preschoolers to cut along the line, moving from left to right to complete the pattern.

An easy extension of this activity is to laminate the fairy cutting strips or place them in dry erase pouches. Then instruct your preschoolers to draw along the line, moving from left to right.. Keep practicing by tracing the first line above and below in different colors.

More Ways to Use the Cutting Sheets

How will you use these activities in your preschool classroom? I would love for you to share your ideas in the comment section at the end of this post!

What Skills are Being Practiced with the Fine Motor Strips?

You can see that many early literacy and math skills are practiced with the fairy cutting strips. Each of these skills build to eventual reading and writing.

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More Cutting Practice Activities for Kids

Please keep in mind that we don’t jump immediately to cutting with scissors in preschool. There’s a ton of fine motor play before, during, and after scissors are introduced! If you find some of your students need to get back to those basics as they learn to cut, here are some ideas.

Increase the opportunities for hand strengthening and look for opportunities to build up their confidence. Give the children playdough and dough scissors to cut it into smaller pieces. Any time preschoolers can work with playdough, slime, or clay will make their muscles stronger. And don’t forget to put together some sensory bins with lots of small items to pick up with tongs.

Fairy Tales Tracing Strips Set

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Free Printable Fairy Cutting Strips

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