Cutting with Confidence: A Developmental Guide for Scissor Skills Prepared by a Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist Scissors are a complex skill—and this handout makes it simple to support success! Designed for teachers, OTs, support staff, and parents, this guide outlines the developmental progression of scissor skills (ages 2–5+) with quick, practical tips you can implement right away. ✅ Developmental benchmarks from PDMS-2 & clinical OT practice ✅ Easy-to-use strategies for class