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Cutting Skills

Cutting and Sticking Activities for EYFS and KS1

Explore a wide range of cutting and sticking activities designed to strengthen fine motor control in EYFS and KS1. These structured cut and stick activities help pupils develop scissor accuracy, hand strength and careful placement skills while reinforcing learning across the curriculum.

From shape cutting activity sheets to themed cut and stick tasks linked to phonics and maths, this collection supports early coordination and precision. Whether you are planning focused fine motor sessions or embedding cutting activities into provision, you will find practical resources ready to use.

Regular cutting and sticking practice builds confidence, control and independence, giving pupils the foundations they need for handwriting and classroom tasks.

Why cutting and sticking activities matter

Cutting and sticking activities are one of the most effective ways to develop early fine motor skills. Careful scissor use strengthens hand muscles, improves bilateral coordination and supports pencil control. Structured cut and stick activities also encourage accuracy, patience and attention to detail.

How to use cut and stick activities in class

  • Introduce simple straight-line cutting activities before progressing to curved and zigzag pathways.
  • Use shape cutting activity sheets to reinforce maths learning alongside motor development.
  • Link cutting and sticking activities to phonics, number recognition or topic work for purposeful practice.
  • Provide differentiated cutting tasks to support pupils at different stages of scissor control.

Cutting activities for EYFS and Year 1

In EYFS and Year 1, regular cut and stick activities help pupils build the strength and coordination needed for successful handwriting. Early cutting skills development supports tripod grip, controlled movement and improved stamina across the school day.

Browse the full collection above to find cutting and sticking activities suitable for whole-class teaching, small-group intervention or independent provision.