Skill: Hole Puncher

Felt Punch Mosaic Art

Felt Punch Mosaic Art

Steps:

  • Secure the felt sheet firmly onto the cardboard using masking tape on all edges. This creates a stable punching surface.
  • Show your child how to hold the hole puncher. Challenge them to squeeze the puncher hard to create many small, round felt pieces (confetti).
  • Transfer the punched felt confetti into a small container.
  • Use the glue bottle to draw a simple design or shape onto the construction paper.
  • Use the tweezers to pick up the tiny felt circles. Encourage a strong, controlled pincer grasp (thumb and pointer finger).
  • Carefully transfer and press the felt pieces onto the wet glue design until the shape is completely filled.

Safety Tip:
Constant and direct adult supervision is required. The small felt pieces and cardboard punch-outs are very small objects and pose a significant choking hazard for children who still place items in their mouths.

Cardboard Confetti Collage

Cardboard Confetti Collage

Steps:

  • Use masking tape to secure the large piece of cardboard firmly onto the table. This acts as your stable canvas.
  • Give your child a stack of index cards. Encourage them to use the hole puncher to make many small circles (confetti). Squeezing the puncher requires strength!
  • Challenge your child to tear the remaining index cards into tiny, jagged pieces using both hands together.
  • Now, use only the fingertips to crumple and squeeze the punched circles and torn pieces into tight, dense confetti balls.
  • Draw a simple shape (like a circle or heart) onto the cardboard using glue from the bottle. Use controlled squeezing.
  • Use a careful pincer grasp to pick up the sequins and crumpled confetti. Press them onto the wet glue to create a colorful, textured collage.

Safety Tip:
Constant and direct adult supervision is required. Sequins and crumpled paper pieces are small objects and pose a choking hazard for children under five. Ensure all materials are used only as intended and collected immediately after play.