Valentine Bracelets

Since my students really enjoyed the snowflake punching activity I put out in January, I wanted to put another punching activity out for February but with a twist.  So.......I decided to put together a bracelet-making activity.  The photo below shows how I set the materials up on the tray.  From top:  a basket of red and pink pipe-cleaners, a box with a heart punch, a pin-punching tool (a push pin would be a fine substitution), and a teeny tiny punching pad (this one is actually a piece of carpet pad.........you know, the kind that goes under your carpet when it's installed) and a basket with strips of glittered cardstock. 

 

To do this work the child chooses a piece of cardstock and uses the heart punch to punch out some tiny heart shapes.  Then they use the puncher and pad to poke a hole in the center of each heart.  Finally, they string the hearts onto a pipe cleaner, have a teacher help twist the ends, and DONE!

Here is a photo of one of the finished bracelets.  I often wish I was a better photographer......but you get the idea.  This has been a VERY popular work so far.

 
 

Comments

[valentine's day philippines]

I can't help to leave a message i really like your blog so much. I am looking forward to your next post for more bracelet.

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[Laura]

Thanks so much for the award. I posted a comment on your blog! You are so sweet.
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[Laura]

Adrienne,
Thanks so much for the award. I cant wait to check out your blog some more!
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[Honey]

I gave you the Happy 101 award...You are one of the 10 blogs that make me happy. :)

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[Adrienne]

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[Emily R-B]

I LOVE this. What a great way to get a Valentine's activity out on the shelves, while avoiding a cookie-cutter, "everyone does it" group activity. My kids would love this.

[Laura]

Angelina,
Im glad you have been enjoying the blog. I enjoy writing it. I am AWFUL about leaving comments on other peoples blogs, so I totally understand. Thanks so much for writing!
Laura

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[Angelina]

Hello, I have been quietly checking your blog for a year now and thought I should probably post a comment to say thank you! I am a Montessori teacher in Denver, CO and I borrow ideas from this blog on a regular basis. I always look forward to the inspiration.

[Laura]

Thanks, Linda. Im glad you are enjoying the blog. Take care,
Laura

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[Laura]

Thanks so much, Angee! I amglad you are enjoying the blog. Take care!
Laura

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[Linda]

Just found your blog and am loving it! What great activities! Can't wait to check out more!
Linda

[angee]

I love your blog!! I gave you an award:

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[valentine's day philippines]

Looks so creative i like it. This is quite a collection. Good work!

vee

[melissa]

How simple, yet fun! My kids would really enjoy it! Thanks!

[Grocerybasket]

Fantastic basket... i love those
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