Description
How to use it: Canning Jars Cutting Practice
In short: jars plus fruit and vegetables to cut out and arrange. Ages 3-7. PDF download – prints on US Letter or A4.
Scissor practice is easier to sell when it produces something. Here the cutting has a destination: an empty jar that fills up with plums, pears and cucumbers as the child works. Two versions of the produce mean you can hand the simpler shapes to a three-year-old and the fiddlier ones to a child who has been cutting for a year.
What is included
- Printable jar templates to fill
- Autumn fruit and vegetables in two difficulty versions
- Straight, curved and detailed cutting lines
- Finished jars work as a fall bulletin board
| Ages | 3-7 (preschool, pre-K, kindergarten) |
|---|---|
| Skills | Scissor control, fine motor, sorting, naming produce |
| Prep | Print, put out scissors and glue |
| Format | PDF – prints on US Letter or A4 |
When to use it
- Fall and harvest theme weeks
- Fine motor centers and occupational therapy
- Healthy food and where-food-comes-from units
- Quiet independent work while you meet with a small group
Teacher tip: print the produce on colored paper for children who are still finding cutting lines hard to follow – the contrast helps more than you would expect.
Questions teachers ask
Is it too hard for three-year-olds?
Not with the simpler version of the shapes – that is exactly why both are included.
Do children color it too?
They can. The shapes are line art, so coloring first and cutting after works well.
Can I print it every year?
Yes. Your license covers unlimited printing for your own classroom or family.
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