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kristinannie
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Posted: Nov 28 2012 at 4:35pm \| IP Logged

I was wanting to pin poking to cut out shapes with my kids and can't seem to find any place to buy the supplies. Does anyone know what tool you need? I have old pieces of carpet to put underneath. I just don't know the name of the tool!

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Posted: Nov 29 2012 at 8:05am \| IP Logged

Montessori Services sells a long handled tool that is held like a pencil for the poking.

But a push pin works just fine too - and forces a more proper writing grasp.

Other than that, stiff paper if you are using carpet underneath - or cork board if they want to use thinner paper.

They can trace or draw any shapes of choice :)

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Posted: Nov 29 2012 at 10:57am \| IP Logged

We use the giant push pins instead of the tool. My daughter seems to like that better. Found our giant push pins at Staples but I think any office supply store would have them.

We like to trace basic wooden puzzle shapes then use the push pin to punch them out. For example, if you have a wooden puzzle that has shapes on it, it's a tactile way to learn the shapes.

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Posted: Nov 29 2012 at 2:31pm \| IP Logged

You can also just stick the head of an embroidery needle into a wine cork. Works great!

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Posted: Nov 29 2012 at 4:47pm \| IP Logged

lapazfarm wrote:

You can also just stick the head of an embroidery needle into a wine cork. Works great!

What a great idea! Plus, it is a great excuse to open a bottle of wine!

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