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Cube calendar

Older children will enjoy using adult tools to make this unique cube calendar from matching wooden blocks. Kept on a bedroom desk or bookshelf, it can help them keep track of the day's date.

What this activity will develop:
Maths, physical and art skills

What you'll need:

• 2 wooden cubes (2½cm sides)
• Small block of wood cut 7½ x 5 x 2½cm
• Hammer
• Wood chisel
• Permanent marker
• Paint or varnish (optional)

What to do:

1. Carve an indentation 5cm long, 1½cm wide, and 1½cm deep in the centre of the small wooden block using a hammer and wood chisel.

2. Print numerals on the cubes. First cube: 0, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8. Second cube: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. (The number 6 is used upside down for the number 9).

3. Paint or varnish cubes, if desired. Let dry thoroughly.

4. Place the cubes in the indentation.

How to use:
Turn the cubes each day to show the date.

 

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