Blogger / 29 June, 2026 / Nanny Anita

Montessori Nail Clipper and Scissor Activity

This Montessori nail clipper and spaghetti activity is low prep and has so many benefits.  Not only does it help with fine motor skills and building hand strength, but it also helps toddlers practice life skills without the real-world risk.

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To do this nail clipper and spaghetti activity you will need:

• Nail clippers (bonus if you have child sized ones)
• Dry spaghetti
• A Tray

Place the nail clippers and the spaghetti on a tray and leave it set up to the side where your little one can easily see and reach it.

When NC brought the tray over to the play mat, I demonstrated how to do the activity.  Then she did it.  At first, she would hold the nail clippers the wrong way around which was causing some frustration.  After a little help with repositioning, she did start holding them the correct way to do the activity.

This activity really made her concentrate on what she was doing.  She only used it for a couple of minutes before she had had enough, but that is okay.  It is not an activity I would expect a child to sit and do for long periods of time.  It is one that I will add to our rotation though.

If you enjoyed this nail clipper and spaghetti activity, be sure to check out my cutting activity for toddlers, and fine motor skills gym.

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