22nd Oct 09 scissors

Bevan has figured out (but still to perfect) the skill of using scissors.
I cut up some strips of paper for him and got him some small scissors with a
round thumb hole and oval finger hole. They can be set to spring back, or
used normally. I was pleased that this took just a couple of sessions since
I put out the scissors and paper in a basket on his new shelf. I'd been
wanting to teach him scissors for a few months now.

If he picks them up the right way he can cut the paper up. He needs more
practice to learn how to hold the paper flat and to get a better cutting
angle with his scissor hand.

Christopher today caught on to the idea of high-fives. He giggled heaps
when I encouraged him to put his hand out for a high five. He remembered
the game when Michael came home and gave it a try with him.