Wax Paper Sun Catcher

Did you know that wax paper can be used to make a sun catcher?  Neither did I, so I thought I'd give it a go!  

I did a google image search for Cub Scout coloring pages, and I came across this little gem here.  I grabbed a piece of wax paper, and a box of Sharpies (washable markers will NOT work on wax paper!) and got to work.

I just moved my wax paper around to the different shapes to trace all of the components.  Then I colored it in.  Apparently, I haven't used my sharpies in a while, so many were pretty dried out.  Good thing I gave this project a try before I brought it to a meeting!  The results don't exactly look like a Cub Scout uniform, but I got the job done.

Then I cut it out with some zig zag scissors, punched a hole in the top and strung some ribbon through.  

Add a suction cup and you're good to go!  This project is definitely a keeper.  I'll put together several different printed images that the boys can trace, and also give them the option to draw something of their own.  You can tailor the images you print to go along with whatever achievement you're working on to add to your programming.  This could also work for the Webelos artist activity badge, art belt loop, or the make a gift electives in each of the handbooks.

Until next time,

CubMom

Bobcat Lap Book

I had some motivation yesterday to make a more interactive lap book for the Bobcat Badge.  I printed out some free matchbook and pocket templates from Lap Book Lessons on to colored card stock, and pulled out my scissors and glue stick with the Bobcat requirements printed out in color.  Here is the updated version.

I wrote all of the requirements on the outside flap along with some of the paw prints to color in.

Here they are all open/pictures out of pockets.  The rest of the paw prints are on the inside. In hindsight, I probably should have put all of the paws on the outside, but I'll be making plenty more before September.


Before I printed out all of the templates on card stock, I made a lap book for the Webelos Fitness Activity Badge.  I just used construction paper and printed lined paper for this one because it does require some writing.

I still can't quite get the hang of cutting the cover down the middle.  I think I need a sharper Xacto knife.  The Webelos handbook is so big it's almost overwhelming.  Giving the boys one activity badge at a time without having to fumble through the book will save time and keep them focused, while breaking down the badge into easy to manage tasks.


Until next time,


CubMom