Cutting Up in the Classroom: Using Diecut Shapes to Spark Creativity and Enhance Content Learning

Using die-cutting machines to support content learning with step-by-step instructions with illustrations of how to create die cuts. Sample lessons on using die cuts for instruction and motivation for grades preK-12 included. Illustrates student use of professional quality die cut letters to prepare student publications like science/social studies fair displays, student-created books, and reports. Sample lessons and instructions to the classroom teacher on how create inexpensive manipulatives for mathematics and science like 3-D geometric solids and atomic models. The samples and lessons provide teachers, mothers, and others with ways to create quick and easy figures and buildings for social studies dioramas and puppet stage sets. Samples and lessons illustrates how classroom use and availability of die cutting machines affords all students equal access to professional quality die cut letters and figures for student-created projects to promote digital equity.