Then I found this great idea on Pinterest and had to try it for myself. So far they have been the best solution and I'm not going home with glue in my hair or down the leg of my pants. You know that yucky feeling when you rub your hand across your leg and wonder hope it is just glue and not some kid's runny nose.
I went to our local dollar-type store and found these cute little containers. I am actually thinking about labeling them and giving each kid their own.
Glue Sponge Supplies
What you need-- containers,
- Sponges
- Glue
How To Make Glue Sponges
I cut out the sponges after measuring them. The sponges weren't thick enough so I layered them.
Pour some glue over the top and let it soak in.
Teach the Kids How to Use Glue sponges
You MUST DEMONSTRATE to your students how to use glue sponges. Super important- if you don't show them, they will be trying to pull out the sponge or wipe their entire paper across the small opening.
I teach my students to just dab the piece that needs glue onto the sponge. Super easy, really mess-free. If the sponge gets a little dry just spritz or drop a few drops of water onto it and put the lid back on.
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Great idea!! I can't wait to give it a try!!
My sponges were damp when I opened them, so I didn't do anything to them. I do drop a few drops of water on them twice a week. So far they have been wonderful and so easy to use.
Does the glue get on their fingers at all?
Not really-but I also taught them how not to get the glue on their fingers. I have a little one that even with a gle stick was a mess since we started this amazingly he isn't all sticky.
I've used this in my art classroom the past 2 years- love it, works great! I must my sponge containers with a spray bottle before I put them away & flip the sponge once in awhile
So the artist drags their cut paper pieces along the sponge? If so, what do you do with big shapes/pieces.
.. and does it get moldy?
Thanks!
s.
I was wondering the same thing as Miss Costello?! How did they last long term?
i didn't have a problem with mol. As for using big pieces of paper, we used regular glue sticks. In kindergarten however most of our papers fit into the little tubs. I just bought all new sponges and containers for the fall. Each kid sill have their very own.
It seems like a great idea, but doesn't this defeat the purpose of learning the skill of using glue? I always figured learning how to use glue properly was a skill meant to be learned (hopefully at home first but if not) in kinder?
Jackie, we do learn how to use glue sticks too. We do use them on occasion, especially on art projects where the pieces we are gluing are larger. However, glue sticks are expensive. The glue tubs are so economical and environmentally friendly. I can buy 2 glue sticks for a quarter or one glue bottle.
I have used glue sponges, but I always threw them out after. I didn't even realize they could be reused. I am slapping myself in the head right now.
Love this idea. I told a 5 yo that a "little dab will do ya," when using glue. He asked me what a dabel-do-ya was.
I used these most of the year last year. I used larger tubs and never needed glue sticks again. My kids loved them! I will keep some glue sticks around just in case but doubt I will ever use them again. So much easier and cheaper!
I've been doing a little research on these because I was a little worried about bacteria. Just add a few drops of tea tree oil or spray them with Listerine and you should be all set.
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