Can Stencils and Dry Erase Markers Make Simple Additions More Fun for Kids?

[chef greta]

What kind of marker can you write on simple additions with? Dry Erase? Any tips are greatly appreciated.
TIA

Gretchen

 

[PampMomof3]

You got it!! Dry Erase Markers!

 

[chef greta]

Thanks Kristi!

 

[stacywhitlow]

washable (crayola, etc.) will also work.

 

[kaseydee]

I'm new.....so are you saying we can write on the SA & then wipe it off?

 

[raebates]

Yep! It works well. Use a plate stand or small easel to hold it up. You can also do that for a cheese tasting. Put the cheese on the plate, then write the name of the cheese nearby with washable markers.

 

[jrstephens]

I need to try this to decorate for Christmas. Does it come off good if it sits on it for a while? Say if I want to decorate one and have it for my shows for the month?

 

[finley1991]

Yep! It works well. Use a plate stand or small easel to hold it up. You can also do that for a cheese tasting. Put the cheese on the plate, then write the name of the cheese nearby with washable markers.

is it safe to have the marker near food?

 

[Luv2bake]

Here is a tip, if you ever write on something with a dry erase marker, and it sits for so long that won't rub off, then write over it AGAIN with a marker and wipe off. Not sure why it works but it does.

 

[whiteyteresa]

washable (crayola, etc.) will also work.

This is the best way for me - I stoled my daughters Lucy's ones - first to try it out and then I kept them

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[Darcia]

Here is a tip, if you ever write on something with a dry erase marker, and it sits for so long that won't rub off, then write over it AGAIN with a marker and wipe off. Not sure why it works but it does.

Today my son accidentaly wrote on our dry erase board with a permanent marker. He wrote over it with the dry erase marker and both marks came off. So this does work!

 

[J.Corley]

It works if you put alcohol on marker too. That's why the dry erase will come off if you write over it after it has dried.

 

[ahammons]

I had no idea you could do this - thanks for the tips!

 

[its_me_susan]

Yep! It works well. Use a plate stand or small easel to hold it up. You can also do that for a cheese tasting. Put the cheese on the plate, then write the name of the cheese nearby with washable markers.

I use handled platter for cookies and write "name of recipe" (such as Dark Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies) at the top, draw a pumpkin, on the bottom write "No nuts". For my dd's birthday I wrote Happy Birthday on it. Let me see if I can find the picture

On white mug write a not to your spouse "don't forget to pick up kids".

 

[stacywhitlow]

is it safe to have the marker near food?

Washable markers are non-toxic so it won't be a problem. That is what I use. Super easy to get off even if been on there a while.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Today my son accidentaly wrote on our dry erase board with a permanent marker. He wrote over it with the dry erase marker and both marks came off. So this does work!

WOW! Great tip! Thanks!:thumbup:

 

[jrstephens]

I am going to get some washable markes tomorrow when I buy groceries and try my hand at decorating them up for Christmas. I think my son has some but they are old and half way dried from him leaving the tops off too long! HA!

I may see if I can find some cheap stencils to help me decorate b/c I am not too artsy at all!

 

[finley1991]

Washable markers are non-toxic so it won't be a problem. That is what I use. Super easy to get off even if been on there a while.

Thanks Stacy!

 

[raebates]

Stacy beat me to it. But, yeah, it's safe if you use the right markers.

 

[ahammons]

Jennifer, that's a great idea with the stencils!

Maybe I should let my kids decorate some appetizer plates - they would have a ball!