Cardboard time capsule craft for 8-year-olds
This project is for 8-year-olds collecting current drawings and written memories to open on a chosen future date. It uses paper keepsakes and should avoid private personal information.
What to buy
Small cardboard box with lid
1
Colored cardstock
8 sheets
Kraft paper sheets
4 sheets
Small paper envelopes
8
Blank index cards
20
Date label stickers
1 sheet
Alphabet stickers
1 sheet
Fine-tip black markers
1 set
Colored pencils
1 set
Glue sticks
2
Washi tape
3 rolls
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
This cardboard time capsule craft is for 8-year-olds saving current drawings and written memories to open on a chosen future date. It uses paper keepsakes and should avoid private personal information.
How to use this list
Use the small cardboard box with lid as the capsule. Create drawings and memory pages on colored cardstock, kraft paper sheets, and blank index cards with fine-tip black markers and colored pencils. Put smaller notes in paper envelopes, label the box with date label stickers and alphabet stickers, and decorate the outside with washi tape. Glue sticks can secure paper labels or covers.
Common mistakes
Skip private personal information, passwords, addresses, and anything that should not be stored in a classroom or shared space. Do not overfill the box so much that the lid cannot close. Keep the future opening date clear on the date label stickers.
What is on this list
You will need one small cardboard box with lid, colored cardstock, kraft paper sheets, eight small paper envelopes, 20 blank index cards, date label stickers, alphabet stickers, fine-tip black markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, three washi tape rolls, and child-safe scissors. Cross off supplies you already have.
When you are done
Check that the lid closes and that the chosen opening date is visible. Store the paper keepsakes in their envelopes, place them in the box, and put the capsule somewhere agreed on by the class or family.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard time capsule craft for 8-year-olds" for?
This cardboard time capsule craft is for 8-year-olds saving current drawings and written memories to open on a chosen future date. It uses paper keepsakes and should avoid private personal information.
How should I use "Cardboard time capsule craft for 8-year-olds"?
Use the small cardboard box with lid as the capsule. Create drawings and memory pages on colored cardstock, kraft paper sheets, and blank index cards with fine-tip black markers and colored pencils. Put smaller notes in paper envelopes, label the box with date label stickers and alphabet stickers, and decorate the outside with washi tape. Glue sticks can se…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard time capsule craft for 8-year-olds"?
Skip private personal information, passwords, addresses, and anything that should not be stored in a classroom or shared space. Do not overfill the box so much that the lid cannot close. Keep the future opening date clear on the date label stickers.
What is on the "Cardboard time capsule craft for 8-year-olds" list?
You will need one small cardboard box with lid, colored cardstock, kraft paper sheets, eight small paper envelopes, 20 blank index cards, date label stickers, alphabet stickers, fine-tip black markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, three washi tape rolls, and child-safe scissors. Cross off supplies you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Check that the lid closes and that the chosen opening date is visible. Store the paper keepsakes in their envelopes, place them in the box, and put the capsule somewhere agreed on by the class or family.
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