If you need a back to school craft or two then you want to keep on reading. Also, look at my page The Dynamics of How to Homeschool Easily and Smarter for more fun ideas and tips.
I am showing you how to put together a super cool duct tape wallet.
But I have loads of resources for teaching about money for all ages.
If you are looking for a fun and frugal back to school craft that your kids will love to make and then carry them with them everywhere.
Just because our kids are not going back to a public-school building does not mean they have to miss out on back-to-school crafts.
We just call it ‘back to homeschool’.
Books & Resources for Learning About Money
Even if you opt to do year-round homeschool with smaller breaks you usually have breaks.
There is a small time of year when you kick off a new curriculum, new experiences, start co-op, etc.
This time we are going to be making duct tape wallets.
Dad has been using duct tape for years and years to repair everything from leaky faucets to broken handles.
But it has become a versatile product for crafters as well.
First teach your kids how to identify bills and coins and give change back.
Then, they’re going to need somewhere to store it all right? Enter this duct tape wallet.
But first here are some amazing resources and ideas for teaching your kids the importance of the dollar.
Too, I’ve included counting, budgeting and learning how to make more of it resources.
8 Rad Money Resources to Teach Money For All Ages
Grab some of these money resources to teach your children about how to save and budget money.
For the first time, financial guru and TODAY Show regular Jean Chatzky brings her expertise to a young audience. Chatzky provides her unique, savvy perspective on money with advice and insight on managing finances, even on a small scale. This book will reach kids before bad spending habits can get out of control. With answers and ideas from real kids, this grounded approach to spending and saving will be a welcome change for kids who are inundated by a consumer driven culture. This book talks about money through the ages, how money is actually made and spent, and the best ways for tweens to earn and save money.
Sixth-grader Rufus Mayflower is betting that he can make a whole gallon of toothpaste for the same price as one tube from the store.
There’s just one problem, he has to solve real-life mathematical
equations first! With help from his good friend Kate Mackinstrey, can
these two entrepreneurs keep up with the high demand for their popular product? Beloved children’s author Jean Merrill introduces readers to the ins and outs of a budding business, from costs to profits, in this exciting tale about perseverance, ingenuity, and underdogs.
- MONEY GAME FOR KIDS: Players collect, count, and exchange money all the way to the finish line
- MONEY SKILLS: Learn valuable money skills through fun game play
- PLAY MONEY: Includes game board with spinner, 100 plastic coins, play bills, markers, and dice
In Smart Money Smart Kids, financial expert and best-selling author Dave Ramsey and his daughter Rachel Cruze equip parents to teach their children how to win with money. Starting with the basics like working, spending, saving, and giving, and moving into more challenging issues like avoiding debt for life, paying cash for college, and battling discontentment, Dave and Rachel present a no-nonsense, common-sense approach for changing your family tree.
The perfect gift! Give the gift of financial literacy to your teen - they will thank you for a lifetime. You are not alone; it is often difficult to reach young adults on the topic of money management, but look no further. I Want More Pizza finally has teenagers excited about personal finance and is giving them the confidence that they can succeed. This resource is being used in classrooms around the nation as young adults enjoy the pizza model for learning about money management. Now available for the first time for you to bring into your home, give your young adult the gift of financial literacy and they will thank you for a lifetime. Primary topics discussed include saving, spending, prioritization, goal setting, compound growth, investing, debt, credit cards, student loans, mental blocks, and taking real world action.I am sure you have heard a few of these: "I don't need it", "I'm too young", "I need to spend my money on _____ ", and the list goes on. The pizza model for learning personal finance breaks down those barriers because, well, everyone loves pizza! Just because money management is extremely important doesn't mean that it has to be extremely complex. I Want More Pizza leaves them in complete control to find the plan that works for your young adult - it's their choice. If they don't enjoy math or don't like to plan, no problem, we've got them covered as well. And it's only ~100 pages, which young adults love given their busy social calendars. Money doesn't have to be stressful. Finally reach your young adult and help them become financially literate for a lifetime. After all, there is a lot of pizza in life to enjoy!
This down-to-earth guide is filled with practical advice on everything from how to budget and be a smart shopper to student loans, mortgages and insurance. An essential book for equipping young people with the skills they need to manage their money now and in the future. Includes links to websites with more tips and advice.
Long before they are of age to start working, kids want their own money. And whether they count bricks at a construction site as a kid like my entrepreneur husband did or just want some spending money, kids are looking for creative ways to earn their own bucks.
Nobody has everything they need, all the time – so how can we make do with what we have? Economics is all about understanding the choices we make to solve this problem. With bright, infographics pictures, this informative book describes why markets are so important, how businesses work out what to sell, and how governments choose how to run a country. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information.
Also, look at these other back to school crafts for homeschooled kids.
More Not Back to School Crafts for Homeschooled Kids
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- DIY Easy Duct Tape Pencil Pouch Back to School Kids Craft
- How to Create Easy Back to School Basket Ideas for Middle School (Anatomy)
- Back To Homeschool Student Notebook Covers
- Cute Clay Pencil Earrings for Back to School Crafts For Kids
- How to Make An Adorable Trinket Dish Handcraft For Kindergarten
- Apple Themed Back to School Crafts & Fun Calming Apple Jar Craft
- 15 Easy Back to School Crafts And Make A Yarn Wrapped Pencil
Finally, look at how to make this boys duct tape wallet.
Not Back to School Craft Boys Duct Tape Wallet
You will need:
- 2 colors/patterns of duct tape
- Scissors
- ruler
First, cut four 9’ lengths of duct tape and overlap them ¼” to ½” sticky side up.
Repeat with another 4 and press them sticky side to sticky side.
You can make both sides the same or use different patterns for each side.
Trim up each side with scissors to even everything up, cutting your wallet down to about 8”x6”.
Next cut two strips just a little longer than 8” and press the sticky sides together.
Lay along the bottom of the inside of the wallet and trim it to the same size as the base piece.
Then you can either cut a strip of your other color of tape in half or use 2” tape like this that I found at Hobby Lobby.
Then, place half of it on one side then fold the other half over to the other side of each end to hold your money pocket in place.
Fold the wallet base in half and crease it sharply to find the middle.
Now you want to cut two 4” strips and stick them together sticky side to sticky side.
Cover the top and bottom edges by folding thin strips of tape equally over each side.
Place it on one side of your wallet or the other and taping into place on the interior side.
Trim the edge that it is even.
This will create a little “credit card pocket”.
You can create a second one by making the next one ¼” shorter so the cards overlap but are visible.
Finally, run your alternating color around the entire wallet.
Fold it in half over the edges to give it strength, a clean edge and close up the openings of your pockets.
You can also cut out some additional shapes or strips like we did here to add a little design flair to your wallet.
At first your wallet will tend to pop open but if you put it folded in half under a stack of heavy books for a day or two it will stay closed much easier.
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