Sticky Note Peel

What you need

• sticky notes
• wall or table surface

How to do it

1. Stick 4-5 sticky notes onto a low wall or table edge.
2. Show them peeling one off with their fingertips.
3. Show them pressing it back on somewhere new.
4. Let them keep peeling and re-sticking on their own.

Why it matters

Peeling a note with just fingertips builds the pincer grip used later for turning pages and picking up food.

What they're learning

Pincer grip

Peeling with just fingertips is the exact grip used later for turning book pages and picking up small food.

Fingertip pressure control

Pressing the note back on without crumpling it teaches how much force fingers need — the same judgment used for petting an animal gently or handling a toy carefully.

Spatial exploration

Choosing a new spot to stick each note builds an early sense of space and placement, useful later for drawing within a page.

What to look for

Watch for them using just fingertips to lift the corner rather than swiping the whole note off with their palm.

A tip

Stick notes at their eye level, not yours — reaching up to peel one down is a fun bonus challenge, not a barrier.

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