Hornbook

A hornbook was used to practice the alphabet. There were not many schoolhouses.  A play hornbook is easy to make.

Step 1:  On a piece of cardboard , draw a paddle shape. Then cut it out. Cut a piece of paper the width of the long part of the paddle.

Step 2:  Write the alphabet on a piece of paper in capital letters. Then, write the lower case letters. Paste this onto the paddle.

Step 3: Tear a piece of plastic wrap that will be used to cover the hornbook.  Put the plastic over the hornbook, and fold the corners. Tape each corner down.

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