Dual Control Teaching Scissors Child Rounded Ends

Dual Control Teaching Scissors Child 45mm Rounded End Blades by PETA (UK) – Left-Handed and Right-Handed Options

A scissor that allows a therapist/teacher and child to simultaneously complete the cutting action. The child uses the loops furthest away from the blade, whilst the adult places their fingers over the child’s hand and through the loops nearest the blade to assist with placement, guidance, and strength. This can assist those with poor cutting strength, hand tremors or with visual impairments

The key features, benefits, and recommendations for the Teaching Scissors are –

• Introduces the skill of opening and closing a pair of scissors
• Helps guide children into correct finger positioning for successful scissor skills
• Supports children unable to hold the scissors independently
• Demonstrates scissor use to children who find it difficult to follow instructions
• Additional needs – For those with a weak grip or fine motor control issues
• For children who have a tremor and cannot place the scissors at a given starting point
• Users with poor visuomotor coordination or poor background/foreground differentiation
• Colour-coded handles for easy identification – Blue (Right-Handed) and Green (Left-Handed)
• High-quality plastic handles – For a secure feel when cutting
• High-quality stainless-steel blades - Provides longevity and cuts through paper with ease
• Rounded ends for safety
• Recommended by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Teachers

One pair of Teaching Scissors is supplied – Please select Left-Handed or Right-Handed using the drop-down box

Warning – All scissors should be used under adult supervision only and should be stored away safely