Kindergarten Scissor Milestones Observational Checklist Assessment (preview: 3 of 4 pages)

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Scissor Grip Check

Thumb Position and Hand Grasp

Listen and circle the best answer with a pencil.

1. Where does your thumb go when cutting?

A) Points upB) Points downC) Tucked inside

2. Your helper hand holds the paper.

TrueFalse

3. Keep your cutting thumb pointing ____.

4. Match each tool to what it does.

Scissors	•	•	Hold
Paper	•	•	Stick
Glue	•	•	Cut

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Paper Control Check

Paper Rotation and Line Cutting

Look and answer each question about cutting paper.

1. What turns when cutting a round shape?

A) Turn the paperB) Turn your bodyC) Turn your chair

2. We cut straight along the line.

TrueFalse

3. The helper hand turns the ____.

4. Match the cut to its shape.

Straight	•	•	Points
Zigzag	•	•	Curves
Wave	•	•	Line

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Scissor Safety Check

Bilateral Skills and Classroom Safety

Answer each question about how to cut safely.

1. How do you walk with scissors?

A) Hold blades closedB) Hold blades openC) Wave in the air

2. Classroom scissors are only for cutting paper.

TrueFalse

3. We use craft scissors to cut ____.

4. Match each rule to its action.

Sitting	•	•	Blades closed
Walking	•	•	Handle first
Passing	•	•	Stay in seat

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