Father’s Day is almost here and I'm
usually up late trying to find some fun gift for my kiddies to give to
their dad. Once we created a BBQ rub which in the end had a little too
much cayenne pepper and a lot of ‘heat’ to it.
It probably should have come with a disclaimer, but it was the thought
that counts. Right? I guess that’s what
happens when there are 24 seven year olds measuring the spices. Not this year... I got an early start and it feels GREAT!
We created key chains using Shrinky
Dinks and the kids and I loved how they came
out. The kids used the frosted Shrinky Dinks
and a template of a star or a tie or they were able to create
their own. It’s super simple.
I cut each sheet into 4 pieces (each piece was 4x5) so you'll just need one pack.
We
used Sharpies (on the rough side of the shrinky dink) to outline the shape and colored pencils to color it in. Since
the shrinky dink has a shiny/dull side when done, my kids wrote the DAD in
reverse so it would look right on the shiny side and it would be the ‘front’ of the
keychain. They practiced on a post-it and then traced it in the keychain.
This is what it looked like on the rough side.
Cut out the shape and make sure there
are no sharp edges- they will become sharper when shrunk.
Most important: PUNCH THE KEYHOLE (larger than you want
it since it will shrink too!) BEFORE BAKING!!! It will NOT work after- I know this by experience!
We shrank them in the classroom and used a toaster set at
325 for 1-3 mins- colored side up. I used the toaster tray and put a piece of
cut up paper bag on top so it wouldn’t stick.
So many of them hadn’t used them before so it was a hoot to watch their
reaction.
Prior to baking:
After a few minutes, take it out, pop
them onto a table and if needed, flatten them out by using another piece of
paper.
I sprayed them with a clear spray
(just on the dull side) and added the steel rings when they were done.
We wrapped them up in tissue paper and added them to our gift
bag along with our Father’s Day book, acrostic poem, and card. You can create this book and card with your class by clicking here. We are ready to go!
I also love this year's cast of characters... too cute!
These also make a great June snack- what a fun way to start the summer!
Here's what you'll need:
Bun- Nilla Cookies
Burger-Grasshopper Cookies
Lettuce- Coconut (add a touch of green
food coloring and toss in a ziploc)
Mustard and Ketchup- red and yellow icing (the kind you squirt)
