Tech Time will run for the next eight weeks. Each week you will have the opportunity to create and explore new crafts and activities. Please sign the log sheet to help us keep track of how many use the Station. Thanks for visting and we hope you have fun.
Week One: This week you will be making a paper wallet. After you make the wallet you can visit any of the links below to learn how to manage your money (so you can fill that wallet), or just have fun playing an online game about money.
Now, lets make a wallet. I have provided a video on how to make the wallet, or if you prefer you can follow step by step photos with written instructions. You choose which works best for you. (Note: the versions vary slightly)
Here is the video, taken from Youtube:
Written Instructions: (taken from instructables.com)
Step 1:
Materials you need are:
. regular size paper
. scissors
. scotch tape or patterned craft tape
Step 2:
Folding the paper:
Start with regular paper.
Fold in half with fold at bottom. (see below)
flip paper over to fold the other side).
Should look like this image
Turn it the right way so it looks like this image
Fold in half, paper folding is down
Step 3: Taping the ends
Tape the ends of the wallet. You can use some of the craft tape or regular scotch tape. Which ever works best for you.
Step 4: Cutting
Cut anyway you like, I cut mine like this
Step 5: Done!
Now you can visit the link below and explore how to manage your money. Learn about spending and saving, needs vs.wants, and how to create a budget.
How about playing a fun game and see if you can control your cash. Check out this link!
Thanks for visiting Tech Time Station. Hope you had fun. Make sure you take a look at our book display filled with great books related to this weeks topic. See you next week.
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