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Backpack Tags

Young children like almost any craft with their name involved! Here is a simple and fun way to personalise their backpacks and satchels as well as helping them to identify them quickly and easily.

You will need:
Card (white or pale coloured)
Colouring pencils/pens
Hole punch
Key ring attachment or ribbon

First make an outline:

First you will need to draw an outline of your child's name onto the card (older kids can or course do this themselves). Make it big and chunky to give them plenty of room to colour it in.

If you prefer, you can easily make an outline using Word. Choose a suitable font (we like Comic Sans) and type in the name in big letters. Then select the name, choose "format" and  then "font". Select the "outline" box. This is an excellent trick with lots of potential for children learning to form letters and numbers (see Creating your own worksheets).

Second - get the kids to colour it in:

Give the children some colouring pens and let them colour in their names. Older kids could create a different pattern in each letter. Younger kids should try to stay within the lines!

Third - cut out the name:

When the colouring is completed, cut out the name leaving a small border all around, and at least an inch before the first letter (this is where you need to punch a hole). If you wish you can write address and contact details on the back of the name.

Fourth - laminate:

You can either cold laminate (you can buy laminating sheets from an office supply company or stationery shop) or take the tag to be laminated in a machine. The latter option is more permanent! When the laminating is done, re-punch the hole and use a key ring or ribbon to attach the tag to the satchel or backpack. Make sure that you round off the corners of the tag so that they are nice and smooth.

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