An invaluable resource for pre-scissor and scissors skills. Includes 20 sturdy, double sided cards that are graded from pre-scissors use to cutting out circles. Includes a Classroom Checklist of Pupils' Scissors Skills with the 14 steps of scissor skill development. Guidelines, exercises, and activities are carefully outlined for each skill level. The authors give tips on how to further adapt the activities. Includes a total of 38 fun exercises (it even has greeting cards!) and templates stored in a plastic reusable bag. Reproducible. By Sue Mahoney and Alison Markwell.