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A Die Cutter is a Teacher's Helping Hand

In my classroom I like to use a lot of hands-on materials. In the past I have painstakingly cut out each figure by hand. When creating calendar patterns that means at least 30 cut outs per month. Then add to that the cutouts for math manipulatives, word cards, board games and name tags and it seemed that all I ever did was cut out shapes. Then I ran across die cutters.

A die cutter is a helping hand in the classroom. Turn the handle and roll our up to five dies in a single pass. You can cut as many as eight layers of paper at a time. Make dozens and dozens of shaped paper patterns quickly and easily. Creating hands-on learning materials is fast and easy with a die cutter.

Imagine all the ways that you could use a die cutter...

Photo Credit: QuicKutz Bunny Die Cut
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Quickly and easily make die cut patterns for your classroom. A die cutter makes cutting out dozens of shapes quick and easy in a way that scissors just can't do. Make a teacher in your life extremely happy. Buy a die cutter!
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What can a Die Cutter do?

A die cutting machine makes die cutting practically effortless. Simply turn the handle and roll through several dies in a single pass. A die cutting machine is perfect for schools, day care centers, churches, libraries and more! A die cutter will cut paper, cardstock, construction paper, laminated paper, poly foam, mat board, sponge, flexible magnetic sheets, cling vinyl, fabric and much more!
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What projects could you do with the AccuCut Die Cutter?

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One of my favorite projects is called Cover Your Cough where children draw a picture of their own face and then use a cut out of a hand to hold a Kleenex over their mouth and nose. The AccuCut Mark IV Die Cutter would be wonderful for creating all those heads and hands.
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Classroom Die Cutter Projects

Classroom Cutouts

Photo Credit: Cuttlebug 3-Inch-by-3-Inch Die, Christmas
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Use your die cutter to create pattern pieces for your classroom math calendar. Create theme shaped cards for practicing reading vocabulary cards, high frequency words, Dolch list words, flashcards or math manipulatives.

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How to Use Curriculum-Based Die-Cut Projects to Stimulate Learning

AccuCut die-cutting machines and dies, as with other hands-on learning tools, can help you catch students' attention with easy to make, colorful, interactive projects that lead them directly to the learning zone, where th...1 point

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What type of projects can I create using die-cuts?

Die-cutting is like using a cookie cutter. A hand-operated, die-cutting machine uses steel rule die shapes to cut through a wide range of materials quickly and easily.1 point

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Cricut Cutter For the Classroom - 5 Reasons You Should Consider

Did you ever think to yourself that perhaps you should use a die cutter for your classroom? Make your life easier... Think about making bulletin boards, math manipulatives or folder games...1 point

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Create Math Calendar pattern pieces, theme shaped die cut flash cards, and many more crafty projects with your own personal, classroom die cutter.
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Projects that could benefit from a Die Cutter

A Classroom Die Cutter is Essential!

Frog Bulletin Board

A die cutter can help quickly create pattern pieces for math calendars, number corner or other bulletin board necessities. Purchase dies for each month and soon you will have dozens of pattern possibilities for decorating your classroom. Use dies for creating cards and games to enhance your children's learning. A die cutter is essential for any classroom teacher.

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November Turkey Bulletin Boards

Today we will be creating an interactive turkey themed bulletin board to enhance your November math and language arts circle time activities. Create a wild turkey habitat and lead your children through hands-on games, songs and activities that focus on the Turkey Day theme.We will count turkeys by o...1 point

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Interactive Bulletin Boards

Bulletin Boards can be more than just decoration on the wall. By making it interactive, a bulletin board can become another center in your classroom. You will find bulletin boards to teach math at calendar time and word walls for learning to read and spell. Bulletin Boards that invite interaction ma...1 point

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Frog Themed Bulletin Boards

A frog themed Unit Study needs a catchy bulletin boards to capture your children's attention, brighten up the room and highlight skills that you are learning.More than just decoration, these frog themed bulletin boards will invite the children to interact with the skills being taught while continual...1 point

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Bulletin Boards for Resident Advisors

Creating college bulletin boards can often times be a daunting task for resident advisers however they do not need to be. By simply following these easy steps you can be impressing your supervisors in no time.Create eye catching bulletin boards that will attract college students, inform them of up c...1 point

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December Calendar Math

Create a math calendar with pattern pieces reflecting the holidays and seasons of December.1 point

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January Math Calendar

It's January and we have some delightful pattern pieces to include in your calendar time math lessons. January comes with snow, sleds, mittens and snowmen.1 point

Valentines Day Dies Cuts!

Die Cuts for Valentine's Day!

Heart And Lace Diecuts

Photo Credit: Heart And Lace Diecuts
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Beautiful handmade Valentine's Day cards can easily be made with a die cutter and these heart shaped dies. Die cuts make it easy for you and your children to make cards that anyone would be proud to receive. We made delightful bulletin board decorations by cutting out hearts and then adding legs and arms from folded strips of paper with smaller hearts for hands and feet.
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Can you think of a teacher who would appreciate a die cutter?

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  • Pastiche Jan 8, 2011 @ 8:02 am | delete
    I want one I want one I want one ... a die cutter would be so much fun for crafts. I would probably not need this heavy duty model but I might try out a smaller craft style in the future. What a great idea for classroom goodies.
  • nightcats Oct 12, 2010 @ 9:57 am | delete
    As an avid paper crafter, I have two die cutters -- a Cricut (electronic) and another hand-held tool. They have many uses. I can well understand how valuable these items would be in a classroom.
  • poutine Aug 13, 2010 @ 6:52 am | delete
    What a wonderful little machine.

    Well done lens
  • Evelyn_Saenz Aug 14, 2010 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    It certainly is handy and makes life easier for teachers.
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Evelyn is an on-line Educational Consultant who reviews books and teaching materials with an emphasis on creating fun, hands-on lessons that engage children in learning throughout the day.
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