We’re excited to share a simple and effective way to keep your preschooler engaged and learning—by creating a busy binder. Busy binders are a fantastic educational tool, filled with interactive activities that help develop various skills such as fine motor coordination, problem-solving, and language development. The best part? You can easily make one at home using our free printable PDFs, laminated sheets, and Velcro dots.
Materials used:
- Printable PDF worksheets (download link below)
- Laminator and laminating pouches
- Velcro dots
- Corner cutter
Steps to follow:
- Download and Print: Start by downloading our free printable PDFs. These include a variety of activities such as alphabets, numbers, colors and shapes designed specifically for busy binders. Print them out using a high-quality printer.
- Cut: Each PDF has two sides: one side with images marked by dotted lines for cutting out, and the other side with a sheet where these images will be attached. Carefully follow the dotted lines with your scissors to cut out each image.
- Laminate the Sheets: Laminate each printed worksheet and the cut outs to make them durable and reusable. Laminating also allows your child to use dry erase markers on the sheets, which can be easily wiped clean for repeated practice.
- Add Velcro Dots: Attach hard side of the Velcro dots to the sheets and soft to the back of the cut pieces. This makes it easy for your child to attach and detach the pieces, enhancing the interactive experience.
- Interactive Learning: Present the busy binder to your child and let the fun begin! They can practice matching shapes, numbers, letters, and more. The hands-on nature of the busy binder keeps kids engaged and makes learning enjoyable.
Click here to watch the video of how to make a binder.
Download Your Free Busy Binder PDFs Here: