Use of a hole punch

Age

3-6

Materials

• Hole punch.
• Paper.

Preparation

This can be done as a group presentation.

Presentation

1. The Directress shows the children how to use the hole punch.
2. The Directress first shows the children how to punch holes in the right place.
3.  Fold a piece of paper into two, mark the middle line.
4. Place the piece of paper into the hole punch slots, match the middle line pointer on the hold punch.
5. Push the paper into the slots completely.
6. Press the hole punch.
7. Then show the children how to insert insert the piece of paper into two ring files or their home made folder with paper fasteners on it.
   
   

Purpose

• To show the children how to use the hole punch.
• To teach children independence.