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Zodiac Animals Scissor Skills

A Lunar New Year scissor skills activity for EYFS and Year 1. Children cut out zodiac animals in circles and rectangles, with a matching poster included.

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This Lunar New Year Scissor Skills Resource for EYFS and Year 1 is a carefully designed fine motor activity that supports early cutting skills while introducing children to zodiac animals in a fun, age-appropriate way. Children practise cutting along clear outlines by: Cutting out zodiac animals presented in circles Progressing to cutting zodiac animals presented in rectangles Exploring the animals further using a zodiac poster, ideal for discussion, display or vocabulary development The graduated formats allow children to build confidence with scissors, moving from curved shapes to straight lines, supporting the development of hand strength, coordination and control. This resource is ideal for: EYFS and Year 1 fine motor provision Lunar New Year themed learning Continuous provision or small group work Intervention and motor skill development The poster version can be used to introduce the zodiac animals, support language development, or enhance your classroom environment during Lunar New Year celebrations. This makes the resource flexible and well-suited to early years classrooms.Read more

This Lunar New Year Scissor Skills Resource for EYFS and Year 1 is a carefully designed fine motor activity that supports early cutting skills while introducing children to zodiac animals in a fun, age-appropriate way. Children practise cutting along clear outlines by: Cutting out zodiac animals presented in circles Progressing to cutting zodiac animals presented in rectangles Exploring the animals further using a zodiac poster, ideal for discussion, display or vocabulary development The graduated formats allow children to build confidence with scissors, moving from curved shapes to straight lines, supporting the development of hand strength, coordination and control. This resource is ideal for: EYFS and Year 1 fine motor provision Lunar New Year themed learning Continuous provision or small group work Intervention and motor skill development The poster version can be used to introduce the zodiac animals, support language development, or enhance your classroom environment during Lunar New Year celebrations. This makes the resource flexible and well-suited to early years classrooms.

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