08/03/2026
✏️✂️ Kindergarten Readiness Series: #6 I know how to hold a pencil and use scissors ✂️✏️
Kindergarten is full of opportunities to draw, write, create, and explore! Building fine motor skills before school starts helps children feel more confident when completing classroom activities like writing their name, coloring, cutting, and creating projects.
Here are a few ways to practice at home:
✏️ Encourage your child to practice holding a pencil or crayon with a comfortable grip.
🖍️ Let them draw pictures, color, trace shapes, and practice writing their name.
✂️ Practice using child-safe scissors to cut paper, follow lines, or create fun crafts.
👍 Remind them to use their “thumbs up” position when holding scissors and to cut safely.
🎨 Provide opportunities for playdough, puzzles, coloring, and other activities that strengthen hand muscles.
These small activities help develop the skills your child will use every day in kindergarten!
Follow along for more Kindergarten Readiness tips to help your future kindergartener start school feeling confident and ready to learn. It’s almost time! 🍎❤️💙💛