EYFS Humpty Dumpty Cutting Activity

EYFS Humpty Dumpty Cutting Activity

This Humpty Dumpty cutting activity allows children to develop their fine motor skills. There are three eggs, each with a different pattern, for children to cut along the cracks to practise their scissor skills. This activity also allows children to be imaginative and creative with their colour choices.

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Development Matters and Early Learning Goal Links:
3 and 4 year olds
Use one-handed tools and equipment, for example, making snips in paper with scissors.
Use a comfortable grip with good control when holding pens and pencils.
Show a preference for a dominant hand.

Children in Reception
Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently. Suggested tools: pencils for drawing and writing, paintbrushes, scissors, knives, forks and spoons.

Early Learning Goal
Physical Development
Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing – using the tripod grip in almost all cases
Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery.

Expressive Arts and Design
Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.

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