Category Archives: Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk…Scissor Skills

There are so many children on my case load, especially in pre-k and kindergarten that have never been exposed to scissor use. When I hand them a pair of scissors to use they just look at the tool like it’s foreign and they don’t even know how to hold them. The general consensus for limited exposure to scissor use is safety. Most caregivers express that they do not let their child use scissors at home for fear that they might cut their fingers, cut their hair, poke their eye out, etc. Trust me, I get it!

Check out these 6 ways to introduce scissor skills safely, responsible, and of course, enjoyably.

Let’s Talk…Goals

Goals are an important part of life especially for motivation and drive. I am very goal oriented and always setting personal goals. Goals are also an important component to therapy. Goals measure progress and are necessary to justify continued services to funding sources. Goal writing can be a daunting task since so much of therapy is centered around the goals.