The 411 on Handling Scissors

by Renee in Texas

How to use:

1. Handle the scissors by clasping the sharp, pointed, end part with your left hand.
(Note: make sure that the scissors are in a CLOSED position when handling.)
2. Next, face the part of the scissors where the holes are towards the ground so that it looks like you were holding a dagger.
3. Next, with you right hand, insert your three last fingers (your middle, your ring, and your pinky) into the largest hole. (The one that looks like an oval.)
4. Once that is done rest your index finger on the on the top of the oval, but not in.
5. Slide your index down and relax it gently a few hairs away from your middle finger.
(Note: be sure to NOT put your index finger inside the oval.)
6. Place you thumb in the smaller hole, shaped more spherical.
7. You’re almost thru! Release the scissors from your left hand.
8. To use the scissors, push your thumb forcefully away from your other fingers.
9. Shove your three fingers away from your thumb.
10. Insert the side of some paper into the triangular opening you have created near the sharp parts of the scissors.
11. Now, Move your thumb and your three fingers back together so that they meet.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You now have cut your first piece of paper!