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Cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls

February 25, 2019 by Kate 7 Comments

I’ve spotted this idea floating around Pinterest and pinned it many times as something to try with Boo (aged 4 years). Finally got to it and this cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls activity didn’t disappoint.

cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls. Scissor cutting hair activity that's fun for children of all ages. Great way to develop those fine motor skills.

When I was young I used to love playing hair salons with my neighbours. This reminded me of that.

This activity is brilliant because the dolls are fun to make, look adorable and they have hair that’s just asking to be cut.

Recommended age: 3 years +
(Strict and active supervision required at all times)

Cutting paper hair on cardboard dolls

To create these adorable little friends, you’ll need :

  • Coloured paper
  • Cardboard rolls
  • Sticky tape
  • Scissors
  • Marker
  • Goggly eyes and glue (optional)
how to make

Simply begin by cutting strips almost through each piece of paper. It will create a fringe because it isn’t cut all the way through.

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Double back some sticky tape and use it to hold the coloured paper to the cardboard roll.

Scissor haircut activity that's fun for children of all ages. Great way to develop those fine motor skills.

Soon you’ll have a collection of gorgeous cardboard rolls that look to have hair. Now for the faces. You and your child can be as create as you like!

Scissor cutting hair activity. Super fun for children of all ages. Great way to develop those fine motor skills.

We added bouncy goggly eyes to add to each of the characters and drew a simple nose and mouth.

Scissor cutting hair activity that's fun for children of all ages. Great way to improve fine motor skills.

Let the air cutting begin!

Teaching your child to use scissors

You’ve no doubt seen the wide variety of fine motor and scissor activities shared on Laughing Kids Learn.

It’s important children strengthen their fine motor skills prior to even attempting to cut with scissors. They’ll have a lot more control and ability.

My basic approach to teaching my girls to use scissors, when they finally are ready, is slow and steady.

Cutting hair with scissors activity that's fun for children of all ages. Great way to develop those fine motor skills.

What I love about this scissor cutting activity is that the paper is relatively easy to cut and it has a purpose (of cutting the characters air) behind it.

It’s also wonderful as an extra fine motor exercise for children.

Chop chop. Scissor cutting hair activity that's fun for children of all ages. Great way to develop those fine motor skills.

Is this an activity your child would enjoy?

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: fine motor, paper craft, scissors

Comments

  1. Susan says

    March 12, 2019 at 7:41 am

    What a clever idea! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    March 12, 2019 at 7:49 am

    Love this activity!!!! Recycling, fine motor, scissor skills, role playing!!! And could use the bits of paper chopped for a pasting craft activity!!!

    Reply
  3. Shannon says

    March 28, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    I just love these!! I actually made them for my daughter as a surprise activity.
    You can check it out here:
    https://raisinghooks.com/paper-hair-cutting-craft-ivity
    Thank you so much for the idea!! It was a lot of fun.

    Reply

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