Pencil Name and Scissor Craft
This pencil name and scissor craft is an easy, low-prep activity that combines essential fine motor skills with personalized learning. Whether you are kicking off the first week of school with an engaging “All About Me” project or keeping fine motor stations fresh throughout the school year, this activity will be a favorite for your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students.
This hands-on activity will give your students valuable practice with scissor control and line cutting, and it will also reinforce crucial name recognition and letter ordering. Plus, the finished pencils make the cutest bulletin board display to welcome families into your classroom!
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You will love how easy this resource is to edit! Just add the letters to the grey boxes. Being able to quickly type in your students’ names saves so much prep time, especially during those busy first weeks of school. Use this free version of Adobe Reader. There is also a link in the file to the free reader.
Print on colored paper and cut out the pencils. Have your students cut along the dotted lines, then assemble and glue their pencils onto contrasting paper. You can also print on white paper so your students can color their pencils before cutting on the lines!
Pencil Number Order Craft
Beyond name recognition, this pencil craft is also fantastic for math centers! The number order template lets your students practice number sequence, skip counting, and counting on while sharpening their fine motor skills.
Ready to save prep time and boost fine motor skills in your classroom?
Grab your Pencil Name and Scissor Craft today to get an all-in-one, editable resource that your students will love using all year long. Just type, print, and watch your students master name recognition, counting, and scissor skills with ease.