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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

coin counting clock

Kids can learn to tell time and count money with a fun clock made with coins!
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Print Project

Step 1

Use a round object (such as a dinner plate) to trace a circle onto a 12"x12" piece of paper. Cut out the circle.

Step 2

Draw and cut out arrows from a scrap sheet of paper.

Step 3

ADULT: Attach the arrows to the center of the circle with a brad.

Step 4

Count out the coins, using the pennies, nickels, and dimes to represent numbers on the clock.
TIP: For example, one o’clock is represented by one penny. Six o’clock is represented by a nickel and a penny.

Step 5
Glue the coins onto the clock using a glue stick. (If you’re worried that the glue stick isn’t strong enough to hold the coins, don't worry! It is!)
TIP: Practice moving the hands of the clock and adding up the coins.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Extra Strength Glue Stick

    Item # 10554017 
    $5.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Essentials 12" x 12" Cardstock Paper by Recollections™, 100 Sheets

    Item # 10340039 
    $31.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Pastel 4.75" x 6.75" Pearlized Paper Pad by Recollections™, 72 Sheets

    Item # 10199699 
    $15.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Silver Circular Brads by Recollections™

    Item # 10324071 
    Pricing and Availability May Vary In Stores
    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Big Kid's Scissors By Creatology™

    Item # 10490365 
    $4
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Round Object (Such as a Dinner Plate)
  • Loose Change
  • Ruler
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

Use a round object (such as a dinner plate) to trace a circle onto a 12"x12" piece of paper. Cut out the circle.

Step 2

Draw and cut out arrows from a scrap sheet of paper.

Step 3

ADULT: Attach the arrows to the center of the circle with a brad.

Step 4

Count out the coins, using the pennies, nickels, and dimes to represent numbers on the clock.
TIP: For example, one o’clock is represented by one penny. Six o’clock is represented by a nickel and a penny.

Step 5
Glue the coins onto the clock using a glue stick. (If you’re worried that the glue stick isn’t strong enough to hold the coins, don't worry! It is!)
TIP: Practice moving the hands of the clock and adding up the coins.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels
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