Free Printable Valentines Day Scissor Skills Worksheets with Large Cutting Shapes
Valentines themed cutting activities help young learners build confidence with scissors while keeping hands busy and engaged. The Valentines Day Scissor Skills Printable worksheet pack focuses on cutting around large images instead of following straight lines, making it a great next step for preschool and kindergarten kids who are ready to move beyond basic cutting practice.
Designed for fine motor development, coordination, and creativity, this printable also works beautifully for pasting projects and simple collages after cutting is complete.
A note from a homeschooling mom of 4
After years of homeschooling and creating printables that support different learning styles, I have learned how important size and layout can be. Larger images give kids more room to maneuver scissors and reduce frustration. Hands on activities like cutting and pasting were especially helpful in our home for building focus, patience, and confidence, so I always try to include options that go beyond simple practice and allow creativity to shine.
Learning objectives supported by Valentines scissor skills worksheets
This printable pack supports early childhood development through hands on fine motor work.
- Scissor control and hand strength
- Bilateral coordination using both hands
- Visual motor planning
- Hand eye coordination
- Creative expression through pasting and collage
A strong option for kids transitioning from line cutting to shape cutting.
What is included in the Valentines Day Scissor Skills Printable
This Free Printable worksheet set includes 20 pages of Valentines themed cutting activities.
Inside the pack you will find
- Large Valentine images with clear cutting outlines
- Shapes designed for cutting around objects instead of lines
- Valentine themed items like hearts, bears, gifts, cards, keys, flowers, envelopes, and more
- A cover page for student ownership
Each page features one large image to help kids focus and build control without feeling rushed.
Ideas for using Valentines scissor skills worksheets
- Fine motor centers
- Table work during Valentines units
- Occupational therapy sessions
- Small group instruction
- Creative art time
Works well as a no prep Valentines fine motor center activity.
How kids use the cutting worksheets
Kids enjoy using this printable in open ended ways.
- Cutting around large shapes
- Gluing finished pieces onto paper
- Creating Valentine collages or themed art pages
A gentle reminder for adults: Cutting skills develop over time and creativity counts just as much as precision.
Best age and learning level
Ideal for
- Preschool ages 3 to 5
- Kindergarten students building scissor confidence
- Early intervention and special education settings
Especially helpful for beginners who need extra space while cutting.
Prep instructions
- Print the pages
- Demonstrate safe scissor use
- Provide glue and paper for pasting projects
Minimal prep with lots of flexibility.
Suggested materials
- Child safe scissors
- Glue sticks
- Construction paper
Download the Free Printable Valentines Day Scissor Skills Worksheets
Encourage confidence, creativity, and fine motor growth with this Free Printable worksheet pack designed for cutting, pasting, and hands on learning.
