One thing I liked at the beginning is that we have a page that explains why this type of activity is important for kids. Right below that are rules for parents to share with their child about using scissors. They can read them, and demonstrate the rule. As a middle grades teacher I still have to go over these rules with my students at times. This book reminded me of papers I got the first time I took a sewing class. They are simple lines to teach kids the beginning cutting movements. They begin to get more complicated. Finally they get to picture that use those basic movements to cut out the picture. If you are an adult who has to cut something more than a straight line then this would be great practice for your as well. Great starter for using scissors. ( )