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Name Sticks

Use these calling sticks as a classroom management tool! They are easy to make and kids love them.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 30 sticks
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Start by painting the sticks with the acrylic paint colors of your choice. You can divide colors according to ability or some other measurement. Paint the sticks front and back (you only need to paint halfway down). Let dry.
    Paint the popsicle sticks with acrylic paint
  • Place a bit of Mod Podge Hard Coat on a scrap of paper; enough to cover the area of the craft stick. Place the craft stick down on the paper - about half way down.
    Mod Podging scrap paper to a painted popsicle stick
  • Repeat with all of your craft sticks and paper and let them dry. Make one for every student in class!
    Scrapbook paper drying on popsicle sticks
  • Trim around the paper. I used scissors to round near the top. Then I used a craft knife down the sides to get in close.
    Trim around the paper with scissors
  • Once you're done, repeat the Mod Podge and paper steps with the other side of the craft stick and the same pattern of paper.
  • Write their names on the craft sticks using a Sharpie.
    Write on popsicle sticks with a Sharpie
  • Once your ink is dry, just Mod Podge over the top. Let dry before using.
    popsicle name sticks

Notes

Step 6: If you are wondering what else you can use to write with (that you can Mod Podge over), I have a guide all about using Mod Podge with ink, pens, pencils, and more. My guide will let you know what smears and what doesn't.