Canning Lid Flashcards
My girls are in second grade, and have started learning their multiplication tables. The only way to really learn them inside and out is repetition….and A LOT of it. I really wanted to come up with a way to help them practice through the school year, and into the summer, preparing them for third grade next year. I love flashcards, but the paper ones never seem to last long at our house. I don’t know if you can relate, but it seems like some of them get bent, torn, or lost. A younger sibling may get a hold of them, and well, that’s the end of the flashcards. So…I used some extra canning lids I had sitting around, and created my own durable and adorable Canning Lid Flashcards!
I love that they can stack on top of each other for easy storage, and they will definitely last longer than any paper flashcards I could buy. It was SO easy to do–just took about 10 minutes to out together, and another hour for the mod podge to dry. I made two sets of each number, and +, -, x, and = signs. They can be used for all of their multiplication tables, plus I can use them for addition and subtraction with my girls, and my little boys.
I also want to make an alphabet set for my 4 year old boys–with uppercase and lowercase letters, and even enough to make some short words. I may even add magnet strips to the back to use on a cookie sheet or magnet board–which would also work well in the car or at home!
They are also cost effective. A pack of flashcards is usually at least $2, if not $3 or more. I already had the canning lids (and if you don’t have any, I would definitely ask around–I’m sure someone has some sitting around!), and I used 2 sheets of paper, plus a little mod podge. We’re talking cheap! Here’s how I did it…
SUPPLIES
-canning lids (Ball® Regular Mouth 12 Lids (by Jarden Home Brands))
(I used 24 for this project)
-2 sheets of scrapbook paper or cardstock
-2 inch circle punch, OR scissors and 2 inch round glass
-mod podge and foam brush
DIRECTIONS
1. Print numbers on cardstock or a scrapbook paper that’s not too dark or has too much of a pattern (so you can see the numbers.) I’ve included my file as a download at the end of the post if you would like to use it!
2. Use a circle punch to cut out the numbers, or you can trace around the numbers with a glass and cut them out with scissors. I have to say, I use my 2 inch circle punch ALL THE TIME–you may want to consider it as an investment for your craft supplies.
3. Using a foam brush, mod podge the circles on to the canning lids. I put a little mod podge on the lid first, lay the circle down, then add a thin coat on top. Let dry completely.
That’s it! SO SO easy, and cute too. ☺
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Kierste Wade is a published author, blogger, and mom to six. With more than 20 years DIY and project experience, she has been sharing ideas on her blog since 2009. Focusing on simple and doable projects, she loves to share attainable ideas for all things home, holidays, and family. Kierste has been featured on Better Homes and Gardens, HGTV, American Farmhouse Magazine (print and online) Taste of Home, Country Living, and more.