Dad's Helper Book

Designed by Martha Moseman

When little ones help dad, it's a special bonding time. Students can fill this hand-shaped book with all the important jobs they've shared.

Key Concepts:

Writing

Grades:

Pre-K to 6

Curriculum:

Arts and Crafts, Language Arts, Seasonal

Machines:

• MARK IV
  Roller Die Cutting Machine

AccuCut® Dies:

• Book-Hand
  (2-Die Set) Jumbo

Other Materials:

• Black Fine-Line Marker
• Hole Punch
• Button
• Brads
• Glue
• Cardstock or Construction Paper
• Lined Paper

Tips:

Use the hand-shaped book die to make a book about community helpers.

Instructions:

1. Cut two light peach hands.
2. Cut two strips of brightly colored cardstock. Fold in half. Lay wrist portion of hand inside folded cardstock and adhere to both sides of wrist to appear as cuff of shirt.
3. Add details to hand and cuffs with black marker.
4. Adhere one button to cuff on book cover.
5. Write book title on cover with black marker.
6. Cut lined paper pages.
7. Stack pages between covers. Punch two holes on binding edge and insert brads.