All-Purpose Tape

1. 1

   Picture books sometimes tear or lose a page after lots of use. Invite your child to help with a simple repair.

2. 2

   As you apply tape, explain what it does: “The tape joins these two sides.” Let your child press the tape down or help place a piece.

3. 3

   Afterward, turn the pages together: “It’s fixed, so we can read it again. Next time a book tears, we can use tape.”

4. 4

   Look for another safe item that tape can repair, such as torn paper or a loose cardboard box. Wonder together, “Could tape fix this too?” and let your child try with your help.

5. 5

   The next time something tears, ask, “How did we fix it last time?” so your child can recall and reuse the experience.

What to notice

• Uses tape to repair a damaged object Reasoning and Problem-Solving
• Places tape over the torn part of the page Fine Motor

Tips

• Your child may not remember the solution after one try. Each experience repairing something with tape builds a memory they can draw on next time.

Developmental benefits

• Cognitive: Using a familiar tape repair in a new situation gives your child practice carrying a solution from one problem to another.
• Movement: Positioning tape over a torn part of the page gives your child practice coordinating what they see with precise hand movements.