Look at your little one’s hands. Yes—they're adorable (and maybe a little sticky), but did you also know that they’re working really, really hard?
That’s because our hands grow the most when we’re between ages 0 and 5 years old. And as a result, our little one’s hands do a lot of work to get stronger, more flexible, and more adept at skills we eventually need... like using scissors.
Today’s at home activity video is all about enhancing those skills. Chicago Children’s Museum Lead Art Educator Liz Rosenberg takes us through a few different exercises that kids can try to develop their hand muscles and master the art of cutting.
So check out her video below, and take a look at our Scissor Academy handout that features details and information from one of the museum’s most beloved programs.