LIGHT BOXES How to make simple light boxes for classroom use

Materials

20” x 30” foam core

Ruler

Pencil

Velcro

Scissors

Razor Blade

Duct Tape

Grid Your Foam Core

Using a ruler and pencil, grid the foam core into 10” squares

Cut a Zig-Zag

Using your razor blade, cut the foam core into two pieces along the zig-zag

Score Along the Lines

Use your razor blade to cut part-way on the remaining lines, scoring the foam core but not cutting all the way through.

Fold the Foam Core Fold the foam core along the scored edges.

Tape the Hinges

Place a piece of duct tape over each of the scored hinges.

Like This

Add VelcroRemove backing from and place a small piece of Velcro on each side towards the top of the box.

Connect with Other Half of Velcro

Use a longer piece of the matching Velcro to latch the two sides of the box together. Do NOT remove the backing.

Add Clip-Light

The one below is from the local dollar store, and they work fine for classroom use. Higher quality book lights are also available from various retailers.

Add Objects

The white buckets were also found at the local dollar store. Ping pong balls can be purchased in bulk cheaply.