Lil' Miss Smarty Pants was created to share activities (mostly crafts!!) you can do with your own kids or in a teaching setting...almost all of the activities use simple everyday items that are found in most homes with kiddos. We have spent a lot of time looking for fun activities that also have teaching/learning value, and several years trying them out with our preK class. Here are our favorites!!

Thursday, January 31, 2013

100 hearts in 15 minutes (or less!)

So have you ever needed a LOT of little shapes made out of construction paper?  It's so hard to cut multiple sheets at a time because the paper moves and you end up with a bunch of shapes that don't match and look bad.

And if you have a Cricket, it's hard to find the right sized shape, and let's be honest...it's kind of a pain to cut out a bunch of little things on the Cricket.

This is how Ms. Janette and I do it:


Start with a stack of construction paper (7-9 pieces). 


On the top sheet, trace your shape.  We use cookie cutters!!




Now, generously staple between the hearts.  Yep, that's the trick.




And now you've got a bunch of perfect sized hearts...just in time for all those Valentine's projects!!



Try it with other shapes, too!!





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