Mar. 2, 2008 - Magnetic Index Cards
Do you have index cards around your house that you wish the kids would use, but they keep getting misplaced? Well, I have one fun idea for you. Place magnetic strips on the backs of some of your cards, and put them on one of the appliances!
This is great for working with letters, numbers, math facts, state names, oh all kinds of things!
Simply buy a roll of the adhesive magnetic tape and place them on the backs of your cards. Another great way to do this is if you have business cards that are on magnets, maybe some you won't need to use. Place some glue on the business card and adhere to the back of your index card, and voila! Instant Magnetic Index Card!
Now, depending on the type of card you are using, that will determine the size of magnets you want to put on the back. If you are using your index cards like flashcards, you will want to only place a small bit of magnet on the back, so you can still see the answer to the problem. However, if you are using the cards for, say Dolch Sight Words, you can place a larger section of magnet on the back, since the card won't need to be checked on the back.
This is so fun, I am too excited just typing this message! What a different way to "do school"! Right on the fridge! And the kids will enjoy it, too!
Be sure to stop by Homeschool With Index Cards to see lots of great index card products that can be placed on magnets! Be sure to sign up for this week's newsletter that will give lots of great other ways to store those index cards, too! (Due out Tuesday, March 4.)
Comments
Mar. 4, 2008 - Great idea!
Posted by MaliaR
Now you have me thinking because my front doors are magnetic, the front of my washing machine, the fridge, my filing cabinet. This could be good for chore reminders or foreign language study. You could put "Home" related words or greeting words on the front door, food words on the fridge, clothes and colors on the washer. I can also see making a card with each child's name on it and place it where their chore is for the day: Laundry, Kitchen Helper, Office Assistant, etc. Thanks for the inspiration!
Malia Russell
www.homemaking911.com
