DIY Wall Charts

The very hardly creative or innovative me suddenly had an idea to create my own learning wall charts. Maybe the idea was born out of me being stingy and unwilling to spend $60 on something that I don't know how long Aidan will use it for. (Yes, kids' learning tools are expensive! It's a very lucrative market as parents are really willing to spend.)

Here is an Alphabet chart from Growing Fun http://www.growingfun.com/

Here are materials that I found in Daiso, the store that has everything for $2.

Hanging Pockets. There are many sizes and different number of pockets on each piece. I chose this and hence I need 4 pieces for the 26 alphabets. Cost: 4 x $2 = $8

Then I found this alphabet puzzle. Perfect! Cost: $2

Staple or glue all the 4 pieces of the pockets to form a long wall chart. Then stick the alphabets on each pocket and there you have it! Total cost: $10 :)

Ok. I know you will think but this wall chart doesn't have the cute little felt objects to represent each alphabet. Well, I think right now, Aidan is still too young to know that those objects represent the first letter of their names. Right now, my goal is to let him get to know the alphabets first. When he knows his alphabets, then I will find cards (recycle those flash cards!) with pictures of those objects. E.g Apple for A, Ball for B.... for him to match and slot into those pockets :)

Another of my creation.

Number Chart from Growing Fun.

My own number chart :)

Heehee...I'm feeling very proud of myself.