Lesson 1: Cutting skills

Developing confidence with scissor skills; exploring the differences when cutting a range of materials.

Learning objectives

  • To develop scissor skills.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
  • ELG: Fine motor skills: Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery.

Expressive arts and design

  • ELG: Creating with materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.

Characteristics of effective learning

  • Playing and exploring.
  • Active learning.

 

Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.

ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.

Before the lesson

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Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To further develop fine motor skills with threading.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

Created by:
Sophie Pickles EYFS,  
Art and Design specialist
Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…
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