Christmas Elephant Scissor Practice Printable
When the wrapping paper is everywhere and your little one needs something calm to focus on, this Christmas elephant scissor practice printable comes to the rescue. Just print, grab the safety scissors, and let them “help” Santa get ready for Christmas—all while strengthening those tiny hands.
At our house, the scissors always come out while the cookies bake. It buys me ten quiet minutes and gives my preschooler something purposeful to do—snipping, chatting, and creating little paper snowstorms on the table.
Your preschooler will love practicing essential cutting skills with these festive pages. They’re simple to set up, fun to finish, and a cheerful way to blend play and learning during the holidays.
For even more hands-on holiday ideas, explore our full collection of preschool Christmas printables.
Before You Print
Age group: Preschool (ages 3–5)
Focus skills: Fine motor development, hand-eye coordination, cutting control
What you’ll need: Printable pages, child-safe scissors, optional crayons or markers
Prep time: Under 5 minutes
Learning through play: As kids snip along each festive line, they strengthen finger muscles, practice focus, and build confidence with scissors—all wrapped up in Christmas cheer.
Christmas Elephant Scissor Practice Pages for Preschoolers
Inside this festive pack, preschoolers will meet a cheerful elephant enjoying all kinds of Christmas fun—trimming trees, wrapping presents, and delivering gifts. These pages feature a mix of straight, wavy, and zigzag cutting paths, providing little hands with ample opportunities to practice control and coordination while staying engaged. It’s a simple, merry way to sneak fine motor practice into your holiday rhythm.
Skills covered:
• Fine motor strength
• Hand-eye coordination
• Scissor safety and cutting control
• Visual tracking
Extend the Fun
Keep the holiday learning going with more playful, hands-on Christmas activities. Once your preschooler has finished cutting with our festive elephant, explore other ways to weave math, literacy, and creativity into your December days.
Mix and match printable pages, crafts, and sensory play to build a full week of joyful, low-prep learning at home.
Learning Through Play
Cutting with scissors is more than a craft. It’s coordination in motion. Each snip helps your preschooler strengthen the tiny muscles they’ll use for writing, zipping, and buttoning later on. Encourage them to take it slow, turning the page instead of twisting their wrist. A little modeling and patience go a long way.
I still love watching how serious they get, tongue poking out as they try to stay on the line. It’s a reminder that learning doesn’t need to look perfect to be real. You can also bring this printable to life beyond the page.
Save leftover wrapping paper, holiday cards, or ribbons and let your child cut them into shapes for pretend play or homemade decorations. These small, everyday moments build confidence just as much as structured activities—and keep the holiday fun, light, and meaningful.
Get Your Free Christmas Elephant Scissor Practice Printable
This festive scissor skills activity is part of our Christmas preschool collection—perfect for quiet afternoons or quick learning breaks during the busy holiday season. Click below to grab your free preschool printables, and add a little extra cheer to your preschool day.
I’d love to see your little one’s scissor skills in action this season. Share a photo and tag us on Instagram (@homeschlprek) to show how you used this Christmas elephant activity at home—bonus points for festive crumbs or wrapping paper in the background.
If you’re new to scissor skills or wondering how to make cutting practice go smoothly, these quick FAQs might help.
FAQ: Scissor Skills for Preschoolers
Most preschoolers are ready to begin around age 3, once they can hold scissors safely and show interest in cutting. Start with short, straight lines and sturdy paper to make early success easy.
Model how to hold scissors correctly—thumb in the small hole, fingers in the big one—and remind them to keep the other hand behind the line. Sit beside them for the first few tries so they feel confident and secure.
Keep sessions short and lighthearted. Offer a mix of materials like playdough snakes, straws, or wrapping paper scraps to snip for fun. Progress comes quickly when kids feel relaxed and playful.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
