Ocean Cleanup Scissor Skills Game for Toddlers & Preschoolers

A simple, goal-based cutting game that builds early scissor skills without overwhelm.
Children cut and collect trash items to clean up the ocean—no rules, no timers, just success.

Cut & Collect is a foundational cutting game designed to help young children build confidence with scissors through purposeful, real-life play.

In this Ocean Cleanup theme, children cut out pieces of trash and place them into the recycling bin until the scene is complete. Each cut leads to an immediate sense of accomplishment, keeping kids engaged and motivated without frustration.

This activity is intentionally simple:
✔ Clear goal (fill the bin)
✔ Natural stopping point
✔ No rules to remember
✔ Adaptable to different skill levels

Perfect for parents, homeschoolers, and early educators looking for low-pressure, high-impact scissor practice.

✂️ HOW IT WORKS
-Choose a cutting level (straight → curved → full shapes)
-Cut one trash item at a time
-Place each item into the recycling bin
-Finish when the bin is full

That’s it. Simple, achievable, and confidence-building.

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Ocean Cleanup collection scene (recycling bin)
✔ 3 cutting levels (beginner to advanced)
✔ Black-and-white, print-friendly PDF
✔ Parent guide

📌 This is a digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

🧠 SKILLS DEVELOPED
-Scissor control
-Hand strength & coordination
-Bilateral coordination
-Pre-writing fine motor skills
-Task completion, focus & independence

👶 RECOMMENDED AGES
Ages 3–6
(Choose the cutting level based on ability, not age.)

🖨️ PRINTING & USE NOTES
-Print on cardstock for best durability
-Laminate the collection scene (optional) for reuse
-Add Velcro or tape for busy book use
-Use child-safe scissors

Adult supervision recommended

💛 PERFECT FOR
✔ Busy books
✔ Quiet time activities
✔ Preschool & Pre-K classrooms
✔ Occupational therapy support
✔ Homeschool fine motor practice