We're off from school. Know what that means?

So of course in an effort to prove to myself that I could be a preschool teacher I set about the task of teaching Sean how to use a scissor. I put my most kid friendly CD on to set the mood. Gathered both kids and their various scissors (spring loaded for Sean and regular safety scissors for lady M) set everyone up at the table and set to work.

After I got poked in the eye, I realized I am not Jessica (Meredith's most fabulous teacher from NYC) and I needed to start smaller.

First teach him to squeeze his fingers together fist style thumb up. Then teach him to squeeze his fingers together in the scissor. Then hold the paper in one hand, while squeezing his fingers in the scissor onto the paper. Then while holding the paper yourself.



One thing about teaching Sean how to do things is that I take nothing for granted. That's not true. I do take for granted that he seems to learn quickly, but something like scissors brings me right back. LOL

Each activity/task is a process. And when you have a kid whose only true learning issue is coordination, you figure out real quick that you have to teach every single detail in order for him to put it together. Who knew cutting a piece of paper had so many steps?





I'm proud if him. He really caught on. Now with practice he can have some more control. No one wants to lose an eye to spring loaded safety scissors. That's just not a cool story.