Note: This lesson can be created using either Ellison AllStar or SureCut Dies.
Supplies Used: Black Pen, Butcher Paper, Cardstock, Colored Markers, Crayons, Glue, Patterned Paper, Scissors
The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.
- Cut a piece of butcher paper large enough to allow each student to place a figure representing them on the graph.
- Die-cut black letters for the title of the graph using the AllStar Block 1 1/2" Uppercase Letters & Numbers Set, or computer or hand print the title and adhere to the poster.
- Die-cut the words "boys" and "girls," as well as the number of students from the AllStar Letters Set and the AllStar Block 1 1/2" Lowercase Letters Punctuation Set using black cardstock or construction paper. Adhere to the left side of the poster.
- Die-cut any AllStar Boy or Girl Figure using various shades of tan and brown, giving one to each student.
- Die-cut any AllStar Boy or Girl Figure, Dress & Shoes and any AllStar Boy or Girl Figure, Shirt, Pants & Shoes, using various colors of construction and patterned paper.
- If using SureCut Dies, use Block Capital and Lowercase Letter Sets for steps 2 and 3.
- If using SureCut Dies, die-cut Paper Dolls, Paper Pals #1 or Paper Doll (Basic Beginnings) for steps 5 and 6.
- Students may choose to use the die-cut shapes to embellish their Figure, or they may use crayons or markers to color them.
- Each student will print their name on their Figure and place it on the graph (see Main Photo).
