Secret code decoder craft for 7-year-olds
This paper craft is for 7-year-olds who enjoy writing and solving short coded notes. It uses a simple rotating wheel with familiar letters and picture symbols.
What to buy
White cardstock sheets
3
Colored cardstock sheets
2
Cardboard circles
2
Round-head paper fasteners
2
Alphabet strip printout
1
Picture symbol stickers
1 sheet
Blank index cards
20
Fine-tip washable markers
1 pack
Colored pencils
1 pack
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Who this list is for
A secret code decoder craft suits 7-year-olds who enjoy writing and solving short coded notes. The rotating paper wheel uses familiar letters and picture symbols, plus index cards for messages.
How to use this list
Cut and layer the cardboard circles with white and colored cardstock. Use the alphabet strip printout as the guide for letters, then add picture symbol stickers around the wheel. Mark windows and labels with fine-tip washable markers or colored pencils. Attach the layers using round-head paper fasteners so the decoder rotates, then write short coded notes on blank index cards.
Common mistakes
Do not attach the paper fasteners too tightly, since the decoder wheel needs to turn. Keep the alphabet strip in order before gluing anything down. Use simple, readable marks with the fine-tip washable markers instead of covering the wheel with too many symbols.
What is on this list
The list includes three white cardstock sheets, two colored cardstock sheets, two cardboard circles, and two round-head paper fasteners. It also calls for an alphabet strip printout, picture symbol stickers, 20 blank index cards, fine-tip washable markers, colored pencils, child-safe scissors, a ruler, and pencil. Cross off any supplies already available.
When you are done
Turn the wheel through all positions to check that each letter or symbol window is visible. Keep the decoder with the index cards and pencils so coded notes can be written and solved later.
FAQ
Who is "Secret code decoder craft for 7-year-olds" for?
A secret code decoder craft suits 7-year-olds who enjoy writing and solving short coded notes. The rotating paper wheel uses familiar letters and picture symbols, plus index cards for messages.
How should I use "Secret code decoder craft for 7-year-olds"?
Cut and layer the cardboard circles with white and colored cardstock. Use the alphabet strip printout as the guide for letters, then add picture symbol stickers around the wheel. Mark windows and labels with fine-tip washable markers or colored pencils. Attach the layers using round-head paper fasteners so the decoder rotates, then write short coded notes o…
What should I skip or avoid with "Secret code decoder craft for 7-year-olds"?
Do not attach the paper fasteners too tightly, since the decoder wheel needs to turn. Keep the alphabet strip in order before gluing anything down. Use simple, readable marks with the fine-tip washable markers instead of covering the wheel with too many symbols.
What is on the "Secret code decoder craft for 7-year-olds" list?
The list includes three white cardstock sheets, two colored cardstock sheets, two cardboard circles, and two round-head paper fasteners. It also calls for an alphabet strip printout, picture symbol stickers, 20 blank index cards, fine-tip washable markers, colored pencils, child-safe scissors, a ruler, and pencil. Cross off any supplies already available.
What should I do when I am done?
Turn the wheel through all positions to check that each letter or symbol window is visible. Keep the decoder with the index cards and pencils so coded notes can be written and solved later.
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