“You are my MANE squeeze” is a Valentine-themed cutting activity that your toddlers will surely enjoy.

If you have a toddler who’s obsessed with cutting, this activity is guaranteed to be a favorite. Ever since my son mastered the art of holding and using scissors, he’s been requesting paper-cutting sessions quite frequently.

One popular cutting activity for kids is the lion’s haircut, and there are two reasons why it’s a hit: First, the lion looks absolutely adorable, and second, it offers an extended cutting experience due to the lion’s mane typically consisting of several strips of paper.

How to set up a Valentine Lion haircut activity:

Materials needed:

• Recycled cardboard
• Pink paper
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Glue
• Googly eyes
• Scissors
• Paper cutter
• Pencil

Instructions:

• Draw and cut out a lion’s head from the cardboard.
• Paint a lion’s face on the cardboard head.
• Glue a pair of googly eyes to the face.
• Cut strips of pink paper using the paper cutter.
• Arrange the strips of paper around the lion’s head and glue them from behind.
• Draw lines on the strips of paper to create a heart shape.

How to play:

• Encourage your kids to cut along the lines on the paper strips.

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