Skillmatics SNIP, SNIP! Scissor Skills Activity Book with Child-Safe Scissors & Felt Craft Kit (Ages 3–7)
Product description
If you’re trying to keep preschoolers busy while building useful hand skills, a scissor craft set like Skillmatics SNIP, SNIP! is the sort of thing that can actually earn its place in the playroom. It’s built around 25 cutting and creative activities, plus tools designed for younger children, so it’s less about “watching” and more about doing.
That said, it’s not a miracle solution. It will help most when you’re happy to sit alongside them at the start, especially if they’re new to cutting. After that, the progressive structure is meant to guide them from easier cuts to more detailed shapes.
The essentials
Skillmatics SNIP, SNIP! blends a scissor skills activity book with hands-on crafts. In practical terms, kids cut, fold and paste to create paper and felt pieces. The package includes an activity booklet with 25 activities, 2 child-safe scissors, and a glue stick.
The big idea is that scissor practice shouldn’t feel like drilling. This kit uses lots of short, engaging tasks so children can build confidence as their dexterity improves. And because it’s screen-free, it’s intended to be an alternative to tablet or TV time on busy days.
What you’ll notice in use
You can expect a “one activity at a time” feel: pick a page, follow the craft prompts, and keep going through the booklet. The activities are described as having 3 progressive levels, moving from straight lines to curved and zigzag cuts, and then into shapes.
In the real world, that progression matters. Straight-line cutting is where many kids wobble at first—if they manage it, the jump to curves and zigzags feels more achievable. A typical session could look like this: set out the scissors and glue stick, do one cutting page together, then let them paste and finish the felt craft bits on their own (with you nearby).
There’s also a creativity layer beyond the cutting itself. The kit encourages children to explore shapes and designs, which can make it easier to keep going even when cutting is still a bit tricky.
Key takeaways: where it shines (and where it may fall short)
The strongest points on paper are the combination of (1) 25 activities, (2) child-safe tools, and (3) progressive practice. That combination is ideal if you want something that supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, focus, and dexterity through play.
However, you should also be realistic about the limits. If your child needs fully independent instructions with zero help, a scissor kit can still require supervision—especially with glue and cutting. And if you’re expecting something more advanced or highly technical, this sits firmly in the preschool learning zone rather than being designed to “exhaust” every cutting challenge.
Quick guide to buying: is it a good fit for your household?
It’s a solid pick if you’re looking for a screen-free activity that teaches scissor skills while also producing finished crafts. It suits you if you want a birthday, holiday or playdate gift for kids aged 3 to 7, and you like the idea of practising in short bursts rather than relying on worksheets.
You may want to skip it if you know your child is currently uninterested in crafts, or if you can’t supervise cutting tasks. It might not be a great match if you’re hoping for an entirely mess-free experience—glue is included, so some craft-day mess is part of the deal.
Tech specs
- Name: Skillmatics Scissor Skills Activity Book – SNIP, SNIP! (Snip Snip Animals)
- Type: Scissor skills activity book with felt craft kit elements
- Format: Activity booklet with 25 cutting & creative activities
- Size: Not provided
- Capacity: Not provided
- Dimensions: Not provided
- Weight: Not provided
- Material: Felt craft kit (materials not fully detailed)
- Colour: Not provided
- Display: Not applicable
- Resolution: Not applicable
- Refresh rate: Not applicable
- Processor: Not applicable
- Memory: Not applicable
Mini FAQ
What’s included in the kit?
You get 1 activity booklet with 25 cutting activities, 2 child-safe scissors, and 1 glue stick.
What age range is it aimed at?
It’s described as a gift for children aged 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Does it focus only on cutting?
No. Alongside cutting, it encourages folding and pasting, and the crafts are meant to support creativity using shapes and designs.
Is it suitable as a screen-free alternative?
Yes—it's positioned as a hands-on, screen-free activity set.
Final verdict
It’s a good buy if you want an activity book-style kit that trains scissor skills through a structured, step-by-step set of 25 tasks, with child-safe scissors and simple craft-making. It’s especially worth considering for parents who prefer learning through making things, not just practising in isolation.
It may not suit you if your child needs fully independent crafting with zero guidance, or if you can’t offer supervision around cutting and glue. On balance, it comes across as a practical preschool gift and home activity choice—just make sure you’re prepared to sit with them at the beginning so the “progressive levels” actually land the way they’re intended.