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Nov 2023
42m 33s

Awesome Lessons: Scissor Cutting

Child of the Redwoods
About this episode

In every child’s life, there comes a point at which they want to learn to…use scissors! While these common artistic tools may seem daunting, Aubrey and David are here to help you with a clear and concise sequence for all your scissor-skill needs! After this, your child should be ready to cut pretty much anything!

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