Scissors Tracing Worksheet — Medium Patterns to Draw Independently for Ages 5–6
Every one of six medium rows begins with a solid pair of scissors and one dashed pair; the rest is blank, so children aged 5–6 draw each pair from the model.
1 A4 page · for home and classroom use
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How to use this worksheet
- Study the model together before drawing: where the start dot is, which finger hole sits lower and where the two blades cross.
- Let your child plan the order — left hole, right hole, first blade, second blade — then draw a pair and check it against the model: two holes, two sharp tips, one crossing point.
What this worksheet teaches
Copying scissors means judging two slants at slightly different angles and making them cross at the right place, with no dashes to help. Across six rows this shows how well your child plans a figure and compares a drawing with a model, a skill that carries over to copying words at school.
Play idea
Craft corner: next to the last row your child draws a glue stick, a pencil and a sheet of paper, then explains what each tool is for and which one needs an adult nearby.
Questions and answers
Questions from parents
Which blade should be drawn first?
The one starting at the left finger hole; once it is there, the second blade can be aimed to cross it about halfway up, just like on the model.
What age is this worksheet for?
Ages 5–6: after one solid and one dashed pair the row is empty, so the child draws two crossing blades to sharp tips from the model alone.
How long does this worksheet take?
About 15–20 minutes for six rows; if the blade tips turn blunt, take a break and finish the last rows the next day.