How to Make Book Band-Aids for King George Loses the Battle
In King George Loses the Battle, there is a page full of Band-Aids. It is one of my kids’ favorite moments in the story.
They notice.
They point.
They want to “fix” the page.
So instead of just reading it, we made our own Book Band-Aids.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Glue
- 1/4 tsp Dish Soap
- Washable Paint
Instructions
- Mix glue and dish soap in a bowl.
- Divide into separate bowls for different color Band-Aids.
- Add washable glue and mix together.
- Paint a strip onto anything plastic. (Laminated page, page protector, plastic mat)
- Let dry overnight1 (Don’t use a blow dryer)
- Once dry, draw a Band-Aid shape with a permanent marker.
- Peel off and stick to a page in your book!
Tip: When the Band-Aid starts to shrink or lose its stickiness, simply add a little water.
Shoutout to @pintsizedprojects on Instagram for this activity idea.
Why We Made Book Band-Aids
King George Loses the Battle is full of playful moments that help children understand early American history in a way that feels light and memorable.
When children interact with a story, they connect to it.
On the page that explains that King George’s friends hurt people in Massachusetts, making everyone sad, we added Band-Aids.
The Band-Aids give children a way to process that moment at their level.
They see that someone was hurt.
They see that people were sad.
They see that something happened that mattered.
Instead of feeling heavy or confusing, the moment becomes something they can understand.
These Book Band-Aids turn an important event in early American history into a hands-on literacy moment.
Suddenly they are not just listening to history.
They are participating in it.
If your child loves the Band-Aid page in King George Loses the Battle as much as mine do, this simple craft adds another layer of fun to story time.
You can find the book here.
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