Cardboard coin sorter craft for 10-year-olds
This project lets 10-year-olds make a working pretend coin sorter for classroom money games. It uses play tokens rather than real currency.
What to buy
Large shoebox with lid
1
Thin corrugated cardboard scraps
8 pieces
Small cardboard jewelry boxes
4
Plastic counting tokens in assorted colors
60
Colored cardstock sheets
5 sheets
White cardstock sheets
3 sheets
Number stickers
1 sheet
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Washable school glue
1 bottle
Masking tape
1 roll
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
This list is for 10-year-olds making a pretend coin sorter for classroom money games. The sorter is designed for plastic counting tokens in assorted colors, not real coins or currency.
How to use this list
Begin with the large shoebox and lid, then use the ruler and pencil to mark routes for the tokens. Thin corrugated cardboard scraps can become channels, slopes, and dividers, while the four small cardboard jewelry boxes can collect sorted tokens. Cut colored and white cardstock for labels, then add number stickers once the paths are working. Use washable school glue and masking tape after a dry fit.
Common mistakes
Do not size the channels around real coins, since the project uses plastic counting tokens. Test several tokens before gluing each divider down; a route that is too narrow will jam, and one that is too wide will not guide the tokens. Avoid putting glue on the moving path surface, where dried bumps can stop a token.
What is on this list
The supplies include a large shoebox with lid, eight thin corrugated cardboard scraps, four small jewelry boxes, and 60 plastic counting tokens. There are colored cardstock sheets, white cardstock sheets, number stickers, a ruler, pencil, washable school glue, masking tape, and child-safe scissors. Cross off anything you already have.
When you are done
Run the assorted-color tokens through one at a time, then make small adjustments to the cardboard dividers. Label each collection box clearly. Keep the tokens with the sorter so the classroom game is ready for the next use.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard coin sorter craft for 10-year-olds" for?
This list is for 10-year-olds making a pretend coin sorter for classroom money games. The sorter is designed for plastic counting tokens in assorted colors, not real coins or currency.
How should I use "Cardboard coin sorter craft for 10-year-olds"?
Begin with the large shoebox and lid, then use the ruler and pencil to mark routes for the tokens. Thin corrugated cardboard scraps can become channels, slopes, and dividers, while the four small cardboard jewelry boxes can collect sorted tokens. Cut colored and white cardstock for labels, then add number stickers once the paths are working. Use washable sc…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard coin sorter craft for 10-year-olds"?
Do not size the channels around real coins, since the project uses plastic counting tokens. Test several tokens before gluing each divider down; a route that is too narrow will jam, and one that is too wide will not guide the tokens. Avoid putting glue on the moving path surface, where dried bumps can stop a token.
What is on the "Cardboard coin sorter craft for 10-year-olds" list?
The supplies include a large shoebox with lid, eight thin corrugated cardboard scraps, four small jewelry boxes, and 60 plastic counting tokens. There are colored cardstock sheets, white cardstock sheets, number stickers, a ruler, pencil, washable school glue, masking tape, and child-safe scissors. Cross off anything you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Run the assorted-color tokens through one at a time, then make small adjustments to the cardboard dividers. Label each collection box clearly. Keep the tokens with the sorter so the classroom game is ready for the next use.
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