first step                    between 2–3 years            around 3½ – 4 years              4½ to 7 years

Cutting skills will vary by age and can also vary by child. It is essential to provide opportunities

for your child to practice their cutting skills.
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Cutting skills by age explained HERE.  

​Scissor skills activities HERE.

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         Does Pencil Grip Matter or

                  is Pencil Grasp not an Issue?​

https://thehappyhandwriter.co.za/does-pencil-grip-matter/

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GETTING THE HANDS READY FOR WRITING
Providing opportunities for squeezing can help strengthen

a child’s grasp, important for holding a pencil. Here are 17 squeezing activities that help make fingers and hands stronger.
https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/fine-motor-squeezing.../

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Here is the full article about W-Sitting: https://lemonlimeadventures.com/when-to-worry-about-w-sitting/