Each year I like to make a "thumbprint" calendar with my kids. This year they are soooo cute, and I know the parents are going to LOVE them! They're very simple to make, and my favorite part about them is that each student's looks a little bit different. This year I made a smaller version that I usually make because I wanted to use my personal scotch mini-laminator because I like the tight seal that's around the edge and there's no cutting! However, I think I'm still going to have to use a full sized laminator.
I can't believe I did this, but this year I did the whole thing for 19 students in one entire morning! While the kids were working on "Daily 5" I pulled them over and we worked non-stop!!!
January-snowflake (next year I think I want to make a little mitten)
February-heart
March-shamrock
April-umbrella
May-butterfly (you could also make a flower)
June-lady bug
July-fireworks (I have also done a flag before.)
August-sun
September-apple
October-pumpkin
November-turkey
December-reindeer
I used an inking pad from Lakeshore that saved lots of time. I also used tons of baby wipes to wipe off fingers when we changed colors.
Calendar
Fingerprint Poem
Adorable! I have seen this general idea with a paint/handprint calendar all over the place. I love the idea, but it just seemed so time consuming. This is just as cute, but seems like it would take away a lot less instructional time. Geniuis!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I like the look and the ease of this gift! Thanks for sharing!
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Fabulous! I love this idea and I think I'm going to have to add it to my list of gifts to make on our Holiday Crafts Day next year. I have seen a lot of preschoolers make a calendar using their hand prints, but this is a little different and perfect for the first graders! Thanks for sharing!
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