Playdoh Cut

I found Sophie “cutting” her play pretend fruit yesterday and she did it with ease, contrary to how she first did it. Today, I let her try cutting Playdoh. She could do it as well but unfortunately, her interest could not be sustained. She was off to do something else with the Playdoh as soon as she succeeded cutting ONCE. Although she was also keen to use the scissors, she could not move her thumb to manipulate the scissors yet. And I prefer not to let her play with scissors until she is ready. After all, scissors can be dangerous even if she has the motor skills to use it. I know because I grew up with knives, scissors and fire… and I have scars to prove it.