3.3y–5y12 minArtFamily time
Snip, Stick, Paint: Card Maker
A simple ‘make a card’ task that prompts your child to use scissors, glue/tape, and a brush with basic control and safety reminders, choosing appropriate techniques for each step.
What you'll need
Essentials
- paper or card (one piece folded in half)
- child-safe scissors
- glue stick or tape
- crayons/markers or paint and a brush
- a few small paper scraps to stick (any recycled paper)
Nice to have
- two brush sizes (thick and thin)
- a stapler or hole punch (adult supports placement)
- a strip of masking tape for a simple ‘repair’
Movement level: low
What you'll do
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneUses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately.Body· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneHandles varied tools with controlBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 3
- MilestoneControls tools effectivelyBody· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 2, 3
- MilestoneCuts materials with scissorsBody· 4y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneUses child scissorsBody· 2.9y–5y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneSelects tools and techniques needed to shape, assemble and join materials they are using.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows object-function knowledgeMind· 2.7y–5y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneSelects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Mind· 3.3y–5y· stretch· Step 1
What it practices
- Uses simple tools and techniques competently and appropriately.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Selects tools and techniques needed to shape, assemble and join materials they are using.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
- Selects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Observable behaviour from Development Matters
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE) — construct-derived activity authored from enriched DM2012 construct