Episode 20: The Easiest Way to Build Scissor Skills 

Want to improve your students’ fine motor skills- without adding more to your prep list? 

In this episode, Alex shares a super simple solution for consistent cutting practice that’s teacher-friendly and student-approved: The Cutting Jar.

✨ You’ll hear:

1. Why scissor skills matter more than just cutting shapes
2. The problem with only offering occasional cutting activities
3. How the Cutting Jar builds independence and consistency
4. Simple routines to make fine motor practice part of the day

Whether you’re starting the year or supporting ongoing skills, this is a tip you’ll come back to again and again.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode

📖 Read the full blog post: Simple Scissor Skills Practice for the Classroom

✂️ Grab the Cutting Jar Mini Training:

1. ✅ Printable cutting strips (leveled for different skill sets)
2. ✅ Fine motor starter kit for easy setup
3. ✅ BONUS: ABC Cutting Practice Book

🧰 Inside the Print and Play Club:

1. ✅ Cutting Jar Training
2. ✅ Cutting Jar Printable Pack
3. ✅ Additional fine motor centers
4. ✅ So Much More! 

📍Join the Club: https://printandplayclub.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=podcast

The Happy Teaching Podcast with The Kindergarten Connection is the go-to podcast for Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers who want simple, effective, and joyful teaching strategies—fast!

Hosted by Alex John, this bite-sized podcast delivers classroom management tips, engaging lesson ideas, and real-life solutions you can implement immediately. Whether you're looking to create smoother routines, build stronger student connections, or bring more fun into your teaching day, each episode (in ten minutes or less!) is designed to make your job easier and your classroom happier.

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