I am always looking for ways to teach B! He is a little tricky when it comes to learning from me. So I like to hide it in games or fun activities. I am a huge fan of Confessions of A Homeschooler. I am always on there trying to find new lessons. I was inspired by her large floor apple activity. So I decided to make my own version.
For this project I used card stock glue, my laminator, and the Silhouette. I also made use of the Pick Me Up tool. Which I am now a fan of!
First, I made my design in the Silhouette Studio. Here is what my work space looked like.
I made a simple circle.
Then my numbers 1-10.
Then a whole bunch of stars.
Once cut, I started assembling.
Once they were glued, I laminated them. I heart my laminator. Seriously. I laminate all the time. Things that probably don’t even need to be laminated.
I wanted to create some dice so I downloaded the 3d Dice cube. I ungrouped the dots off of the cube so I would just have a plain cube. Once assembled I glued my letters on the dice and coated it in Mod Podge. I thought the Mod Podge would make them a little sturdier. However, they are still pretty delicate and can crush easily. I suggest crumpling up some paper and stuffing it in before you seal it.
Then we played!
We played with the first dice with the numbers. Then added in the action dice. He had a good time. To clean it all up, I told him to find a certain number and bring it to me.
And for some more silhouette inspiration check out these projects from my Silhouette Challenge buddies:
Spring Hoop Home Decor – Daily Dwelling
I Heart Labels: Flour & Sugar Jar Edition – The Thinking Closet
Bleeding Heart Card with Free Flower Download – Creative Turn
My First Silhouette Challenge Group Project – Tanya’s Creative Space
Personalized Garden Post & Grandma Book (Silhouette Mother’s Day Presents) – Whole New Leaf
Girly Superhero Decor – Coley’s Corner
“A Cup of Tea” Customizable Art Printable – Tried & True
The Lady in Hat “Thinking of You” Card – An Elegant Touch
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You have a laminator?! That’s definitely on my wish list for someday. I had access to one at the school where I taught in Ohio…and like you, used it to laminate pretty much EVERYTHING. It’s the best! Anyway, I love that your project promotes learning while still being loads of fun. (That second to last photo of your son is presh.) And I have the pick-me-up tool but haven’t used it yet. I’d love to hear more about how you used it. Thanks for sharing this nifty project and for participating again in The Silhouette Challenge. Your projects never fail to inspire me, Tori.
Warmly,
Lauren
The Thinking Closet
Yes Ma’am!You can get them pretty cheap. I own the scotch brand one. I love it especially when I print out something for B. He can use his wipe off markers and we can keep reusing that printable! I also use it the same way for me using a wet erase Vis-A -Vis pen. I have my binder full of laminated sheets that I can “reuse” again! I hadn’t used the pick me up tool either until this project. I used it for the words on the dice. The one end (pen head side) is a little tacky and can pick up any small item you are trying to put on something. Then the other end helped me out positioning it some what straight once on my dice.
I’m so going to do this with my son! Learning is so much more fun when there are giggles and movement involved!
So true Vanessa! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Cute learning/playing project! Nice tutorial – Laminating learning sheets to re-use is a great idea! Will have to check into a laminator (-used the school ones years ago when I taught!) and the Pick-me-up tool, which I’ve not heard of before – ;-}
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Yes! It has saved me a ton in printing costs. Now I can print out something cute for B in color and not feel like I am being so wasteful. Thanks for stopping by Lynden!
This looks like a fun learning tool for the youngins.
A little something different to do:) I’m always looking for ways to spice up learning for B!!