Board game spinner craft for 8-year-olds
This project is for 8-year-olds creating one spinner for homemade board games. It includes a simple number wheel and reusable game tokens.
What to buy
Heavyweight cardboard circles
1 per child
White cardstock sheets
2 per child
Colored cardstock sheets
4 per child
Round-head paper fasteners
1 per child
Craft sticks
1 per child
Plastic game counters
12 per child
Dice
1 per child
Fine-tip black markers
1 per child
Washable markers
1 set per child
Rulers
1 per child
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Glue sticks
1 per child
Who this list is for
This board game spinner craft is for 8-year-olds creating one number-wheel spinner and reusable tokens for homemade board games. It works well alongside a simple paper game board or classroom activity.
How to use this list
Begin with the heavyweight cardboard circle as the base. Use a ruler to divide the white cardstock number wheel into even sections, then write numbers with a fine-tip black marker. Add colored cardstock sections or decorations, cut them with child-safe scissors, and glue them onto the wheel. Attach the craft stick pointer with a round-head paper fastener so it can spin. Set out the plastic game counters and dice as reusable game pieces.
Common mistakes
Do not fasten the pointer so tightly that it cannot move. Make number sections large and easy to read rather than squeezing in too many choices. Keep the fastener centered, and check that the craft stick does not extend beyond the cardboard circle where it could snag. The dice and counters are game pieces, not craft decorations that need to be glued down.
What is on this list
The list includes a heavyweight cardboard circle, white cardstock, colored cardstock, a round-head paper fastener, and one craft stick per child. It also includes plastic game counters, dice, fine-tip black markers, washable markers, rulers, child-safe scissors, and glue sticks. Cross off shared markers, rulers, and scissors.
When you are done
Spin the pointer several times to test it, then place the spinner, counters, and die together. Keep small game pieces in a container between games.
FAQ
Who is "Board game spinner craft for 8-year-olds" for?
This board game spinner craft is for 8-year-olds creating one number-wheel spinner and reusable tokens for homemade board games. It works well alongside a simple paper game board or classroom activity.
How should I use "Board game spinner craft for 8-year-olds"?
Begin with the heavyweight cardboard circle as the base. Use a ruler to divide the white cardstock number wheel into even sections, then write numbers with a fine-tip black marker. Add colored cardstock sections or decorations, cut them with child-safe scissors, and glue them onto the wheel. Attach the craft stick pointer with a round-head paper fastener so…
What should I skip or avoid with "Board game spinner craft for 8-year-olds"?
Do not fasten the pointer so tightly that it cannot move. Make number sections large and easy to read rather than squeezing in too many choices. Keep the fastener centered, and check that the craft stick does not extend beyond the cardboard circle where it could snag. The dice and counters are game pieces, not craft decorations that need to be glued down.
What is on the "Board game spinner craft for 8-year-olds" list?
The list includes a heavyweight cardboard circle, white cardstock, colored cardstock, a round-head paper fastener, and one craft stick per child. It also includes plastic game counters, dice, fine-tip black markers, washable markers, rulers, child-safe scissors, and glue sticks. Cross off shared markers, rulers, and scissors.
What should I do when I am done?
Spin the pointer several times to test it, then place the spinner, counters, and die together. Keep small game pieces in a container between games.
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