Play Smart My First Cutting Book, Ages 2+

Play Smart My First Cutting Book is an activity book for children ages 2 and up who are beginning to use scissors. Its step-by-step cutting activities, coloring, and reward stickers are intended to make early fine-motor practice engaging, though scissors are not listed as included.

At a glance

The listing describes 60 activities for preschoolers who are not yet proficient with scissors.
Activities are presented as step-by-step practice for fine motor skills, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and critical thinking.
Reward stickers are described for completed activities, and a parent section offers tips for explaining activities.

Price

$8.76Save 20%

Reference price: ~~$10.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Activity-led cutting practice is aimed at beginners and is paired with coloring and reward stickers.
Parent tips may help adults explain activities to young children.
Customer feedback reports that children find the book engaging and that it supports progressive scissor-skill practice.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Gakken
Publication date	August 30, 2022
Language	English
Print length	134 pages
ISBN-10	4056212295
ISBN-13	978-4056212297
Dimensions	5.7 x 0.6 x 8.1 inches
Weight listed	2.31 pounds
Reading age listed	2 - 3 years, from customers

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing uses both "60" and "60+" when describing the activity count, so the exact number is inconsistent. Scissors are not identified as included. The listed 2.31-pound weight is substantial for a compact 5.7 x 0.6 x 8.1-inch book, so verify the weight if portability matters.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Adults seeking guided early scissor practice for a child ages 2 and up.
Preschoolers who may enjoy combining cutting activities with coloring and reward stickers.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a kit that explicitly includes scissors.
Those seeking a general activity book rather than one centered on cutting practice.

Play Smart My First Cutting Book, Ages 2+ · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 207 ratings

5 stars83%83%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars2%2%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and age-appropriate, and reports that it helps children build scissor skills progressively. That feedback may be particularly relevant for caregivers seeking beginner cutting practice, although it reflects customer perceptions rather than a guarantee of learning outcomes. Aggregate ratings skew strongly toward five-star ratings, but ratings alone do not establish why customers chose them.

Positive themes

Customers report that the book holds children's interest.
Customer feedback describes the activities as age-appropriate and useful for developing scissor skills.

Frequently asked questions

Are scissors included?

The supplied listing details do not say that scissors are included, so treat them as unconfirmed and plan to provide suitable scissors separately if needed.

What ages is the book intended for?

The title says ages 2+, while the product details list a customer-derived reading age of 2 - 3 years, from customers.

How many activities does it contain?

The listing description says 60 activities, while another product section says 60+. The exact count is therefore inconsistent in the supplied details.

Does it include stickers and parent guidance?

The listing describes reward stickers for activities and tips in a "To Parents" section.