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Art - Pin Punching | |
Level | Primary |
Age | 3 |
Prerequisites | Handling Sharp Objects |
Materials | paper with a shape printed on it pin punching stylus pad to go under paper tray |
In this activity the child punches tiny holes along a line on a piece of paper, the shape is then punched out.
Pin punching is a good activity for children who need extra help developing their pincer grip.
Presentation
- Take the material to a table.
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- Hold the paper up to the light to see if there are spots along the line where more holes could be punched.
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Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- children can draw or trace their own shapes to pin-punch
Material
Instead of a pin-punching stylus you could use:
- a pushpin, a bent paperclip, a bamboo skewer cut short, a paper awl, a beading awl
Pads to go under the paper could be made from various materials:
- thick felt, carpet pad remnant, corrugated cardboard, styrofoam, low pile carpet remnant
Make Your Own
Where to Buy
Stylus
Montessori N' Such $11.95 (set of 12)
Montessori Spirit 0,54 €
Pads
Sets
Montessori N' Such $32.50 (3 large pads, 3 small pads, 12 styluses)