Practical Life - Handwork (cutting )

I introduced this new work material yesterday evening to Tristan.

First, I taught him the proper way of holding a scissor and using one of his favorite nursery rhyme " Where is thumbman?", so when he is learning to hold the scissors, he knows that he has to use his "thumbman" and "pointer" together. I think the familiar terms help him to remember well.


next, I demonstrated cutting one of the straws. I chose straws for this activity as Tristan likes sudden movement and sound and cutting straws produce that kind of effect. but of course, it was messy after that with all the straw pieces lying around :)


Then, he explored on his own and I helped by holding the straws for him. He still can't use scissors with one hand probably due to lack of strength but at least he is learning to hold the scissors properly.