Caterpillar Leaf Cutting Answer Key

Students cut along the dotted lines inside leaf shapes to “feed” the caterpillar. Each leaf includes a different internal cutting pattern, requiring careful, controlled scissor movements. The exercise promotes accuracy as children follow curved and segmented lines. Cutting smaller shapes also helps refine hand placement and increases finger dexterity. Learners must manage slow, deliberate snips, preparing them for more advanced school-ready fine motor tasks. The caterpillar theme reinforces the purpose of cutting and makes the activity engaging.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Fine Motor – Cutting Small and Curved Shapes

Early Learning – Paper Rotation and Hand Positioning

Visual Motor Integration – Tracing Dotted Lines with Scissors

Motor Planning – Sequential Cutting Steps

This worksheet is part of our Scissor Cutting Practice Worksheets Collection.