1. Thumbs up - Encourage “thumbs up” positioning when practicing cutting skills. The dominant hand which is operating scissors should be in a thumbs up position and the opposite hand which is holding the paper should also be in the same position.
2. Line Thickness - Start with thicker lines (½ - 1 inch) and gradually fade to smaller ones (¼ - ⅛ inch). Give your child ample room to stay on the line initially. Once they are able to stay on larger lines, make them half the size to promote greater motor control.
3. Use various media. Practice cutting with Play-doh, card stock, bubble wrap, etc. Make it fun and the different textures will make the task more or less challenging.