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OT Tip Sheet: Developing Scissor Skills

Child in red shirt cutting pink paper with yellow scissors at a table with paper scraps.

Developing scissor skills improves hand strength, coordination, and precision, supporting fine motor development needed for cutting tasks, crafts, and essential school and self-care activities.