In general if one is carrying a sharp or pointed object it is carried in a tray. If not, hold the object away from yourself with the sharp side facing down and to the left.
Scissors
Material Description:
A child size scissor with rounded points and a distinct handle, have left and right handed scissors and let the child choose.
Presentation:
- Hold the scissors near the joint with the fingers and thumb wrapped around the blades
- Point it down, to the left, and carry it in the right hand
- The left hand is held defending the right
- Walk some distance carrying the scissors
Points of Interest:
- Hold the scissors a little away from the body
Knife
Material Description:
A child sized knife with some coloured indication mark along the blunt edge and a distinct handle
Presentation:
- The knife is carried in the right hand by the handle with the blade down and pointing towards the left
- Protect the sharp edge of the knife with the left hand
- Walk some distance carrying the knife
Points of Interest:
Keep the knife away from the body
Purpose:
- Co-ordination of Movement
- Independence
- Concentration
- Social Adaptation
Age at Presentation:
Two and a half years
Footnote:
This exercise is also used before the Grace and Courtesy exercise, offering a pointed or sharp object.