How to make a do-it-yourself business board?

The business board is a modern educational toy. Almost everyone can make such a craft with their own hands. All that is needed for this is knowledge of the design features and a little imagination.

The idea of ​​using bodyboards was suggested by Maria Montessori. The woman believed that the fastest child develops when he has the opportunity to freely explore the world around him. At the same time, the child must study in a safe environment. For this, business boards are created.

Development boards consist of a variety of stationary and movable materials. They are anchored on a solid foundation. It is very important that all selected parts are firmly attached to the board. After all, the safety of the child depends on it.

Such boards help develop the following skills:

• fine motor skills;
• ability to think logically;
• attentiveness;
• the ability to perform actions consistently;
• memory.

In addition, the child, while playing, becomes more patient and assiduous. There are business boards designed for toddlers and preschoolers.

• For the little ones. Children from 6 to 12 months are much more pleasant to play with soft bodyboards made of fabric. They are usually decorated with felt and foam parts. Such designs are completely safe for the child.

• For one year old kids. Older children are suitable for structures made of wood or plywood. It is very important that they are smooth and well finished. In this way, the child will not be able to accidentally scratch or injure himself.

• For children from three years old. The designs for older kids should be more complex.They can be supplemented with letters and numbers. Often, business boards are used to decorate puzzles. Folding structures or bizidomics are suitable for preschoolers. They usually hold more different elements.

It is also worth noting that the boards vary in size and shape.

• Classic. This simple educational board is very easy to use. It can be wall-mounted, placed next to the crib, or laid on the floor. It will be very convenient for a child to work with such a structure.

• Foldable. Such compact models are convenient to carry with you from place to place. Developing "books" can also be taken with you on the road, on a visit or to the country.

• Cubes. Lightweight and modern, the toys are made up of six different facets. Each of them contains the required number of parts. These cubes are compact and fit easily on a shelf or toy box.

• Small houses. Such designs are the most functional and practical. There are many different modifications of bizidomics. They can be complemented by lighting or a slate board.

• Figured boards. Such models are performed in the form of various cartoon or fairy-tale characters. They can be both voluminous and flat. Such structures are made from boards, fabric and felt.

To make a do-it-yourself business board for a child, you need to prepare in advance everything that will be used in work. In this case, you will not have to constantly be distracted by looking for the necessary things.

• Board. The first step is to choose the right size board. It can be cut from wood or plywood. The board should not be too heavy and smooth.

• Materials for working with wood. A high-quality hacksaw and a drill will come in handy for work. Sandpaper can also be useful for leveling the surface.

• Paints and varnish. They are used to cover boards and create beautiful patterns on their surfaces. Don't choose too bright colors. After all, they will distract the child from the parts fixed on the surface of the business board. Instead of paint, you can use self-adhesive to decorate the base. This material quickly adheres to the surface and retains its attractiveness for a long time.

• Adhesive and self-tapping screws. These materials will be required to secure all the necessary parts.

It is also important to select in advance all the materials that will be attached to the board. The list of things used depends on the age of the child and his hobbies.

Usually, a variety of materials are used to decorate a business board.

• Industrial fittings. All kinds of handles, locks, latches and hinges can be attached to the prepared board. You can use any items that are at hand. The parts that are used to decorate the craft must be large enough and durable.

• Electrical products. The presence of such details also helps the child to learn about the world around him. You can mount doorbells, switches, sockets and even small bulbs on the board.

• Sewing materials. There is a place on the business board for coils, zippers, pieces of fabric with different textures, laces and buttons.

• Spare parts from electronics and various household items. Such components will help the child learn to use things that he often encounters in everyday life. The panel can be used to mount clock dials, computer keyboards, remotes, gears, abacus and reflective elements.

• Backlight. You can make the craft more interesting for the child by attaching battery-powered flashlights or diode tape to the board.

The main criterion for the selection of all these elements is their complete safety for the baby. For mounting on a board, you should choose large and durable parts.It is also important to ensure that they are securely attached to the board. In this case, a curious child will not be able to accidentally tear off the bright figures from the business board.

Modern business boards are popular with both boys and girls. Their content should be chosen, focusing on the hobbies of the baby.

Educational toys for girls are most often made in light pink or purple colors. There are some interesting ideas for creating such crafts that are worth paying attention to.

• Toy kitchen. On such a board, it is worth fixing several hooks of different shapes and sizes. Toy pans, cutlery and cutting boards are hung on them. There you can also fix volumetric figures of all kinds of products and thematic pictures. Such a business board is suitable for the little ones.

• Shop. Such a themed board can be decorated with bills, panels with buttons, pockets with money and other little things. It will be interesting for a child to play with her as early as 2-3 years old.

• Beauty saloon. On such a business board, it is worth fixing a small mirror with a neat frame. Next to it there is a place for hooks with different elastic bands and hairpins. There you can also fix the laces, which the child will use in order to learn how to weave braids. All empty cosmetic jars will complement this. They can be replaced with regular baby cosmetics attached to the base of the craft. It will be interesting for a girl to play with such a business board even at the age of 5-6.

• Lock. Such a craft will definitely be appreciated by a child who loves all kinds of stories about princesses. The lock-shaped structure is complemented by a variety of opening doors and windows. Ribbons, zippers and bows can also be attached there. Such a toy will perfectly fit into the interior of a young princess's bedroom.

• Laundry. Little hostesses will love the design, decorated with various household items. You can attach colored buttons with threads or a rope with hooks of different colors and sizes to the board. At the bottom, it is worth fixing a small pocket with scraps of fabric.

Crafts for boys also look interesting. They are most often made in different shades of blue or green.

• For a young master. On such a board, you can place toy tools, as well as real nuts and wrenches. The main thing is that they are light and safe for the child. Gears of different sizes will complement this design. It is important that it is not too heavy. In this case, you can safely hang it on the wall.

• For the little traveler. This themed construction also looks very interesting. An hourglass, a compass, a steering wheel from any unnecessary toys and other parts that the kid could use on the road are attached to the board. This design may well be made in the form of a folding book. In this case, it will be more convenient and interesting to use it.

• For the space lover. The business board, stylized as a dashboard of a spacecraft, also looks interesting. Light bulbs of various shapes and sizes, gears and toggle switches are mounted on the board. To make the craft look more interesting, it should be painted dark blue and painted stars and various planets on its surface.

• Busimobil. Such a toy is complemented by neat small wheels. The child can safely transport it from place to place. This craft will be a great gift for any kid.

• For a young chemist. The design for future researchers can be decorated with a variety of cones, tripods and beakers. Complement the base of the kinetic sand figurine. It is pleasant to play with them for kids of any age.

Small children will also like the blackboards decorated with letters and numbers.Using them, kids can learn reading and math without getting bored.

Having decided on the theme in which the business board will be made, you can proceed to its creation. A step-by-step instruction for a beginner master consists of several stages.

First you need to prepare a drawing of the future craft. It is necessary to decide on the ideal form of the bodyboard and its dimensions. The plan should be drawn on paper in advance. In this case, it will be clearer how many materials are needed for work. It is very important that all elements are not positioned close to each other. In this case, it will be convenient to use a business board.

The first step is to process the board. You can easily do it yourself. To do this, you only need sandpaper. She needs to carefully polish the surface of the future business board. You also need to carefully round its corners. After that, the item should be degreased and covered with a layer of paint. Only non-toxic products should be used to paint the boards. Acrylic paint and varnish are best suited for coating children's products.

If you don't want to tinker with the boards at home, you can buy the base for the craft at the store. This option is great for beginners.

The most fun activity is decorating the board. This is a completely creative process, so here you should focus not on existing master classes, but on your own imagination. The board can be painted, pasted over with photographs or beautiful clippings. When choosing drawings, it is worth starting from the theme in which the toy will be made.

The main elements of the board are attached to it with self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. Each piece must be firmly fixed to the board. After assembly, it is imperative to check the reliability of the fastening of each element.

In addition to the classic development board, there are other options for business boards that can be easily made from scrap materials.

This craft is perfect for children over a year old. Bizidomics are good because they have several sides and a cavity inside. Many more different parts can be placed on their walls. It will be easy to store all kinds of toys inside such a box. The roof of the lodge is also used. You can attach a marker or slate board to it. The kid will use it with great pleasure.

The process of creating a plywood bizidomik consists of several stages.

1. First you need to prepare the required number of boards. They must be well sanded and varnished or painted.
2. When they are ready, they must be fastened together using self-tapping screws and bars. The finished craft should be in the shape of a cube.
3. When the house is ready, shutters and doors are cut out of the remains of the wood using a jigsaw. They are attached to the board with hinges.
4. Further, on the finished house, you can attach all the necessary parts: locks, latches, lacing.

For children who are just learning to explore the world on their own, a toy can be made of soft materials. For example, from felt and other fabrics. Such a craft can be made in the form of a three-dimensional figure, a folding book, a cube or a rectangle. The choice of the form of the craft depends only on the imagination of its creators.

The process of creating such a craft is very simple. First you need to select or sew a product that will be used as a basis. This can be an unnecessary pillow or a blanket sewn using the patchwork technique.

To this base, all the main details are sewn with threads. You can use the following details to decorate it:

• ribbons and bows;
• beads and buttons;
• rattles and pendants;
• small stuffed toys;
• felt applications.

It is very important that they are all securely attached. In some cases, instead of needles and threads, a glue gun is used to create a soft craft.

An excellent option for crafts from scrap materials is a cardboard business board. Such a development board is made very simply. First, you need to glue the cardboard box with colored paper. The use of self-adhesive paper will simplify this process.

After the base is completed, you can attach any additional elements to it. To create a functional bizidomik, you can use plastic dishes, parts from old toys, cutouts from cardboard and fabric, and other materials at hand.

The development board must be installed in the correct part of the room. The child must be constantly supervised by an adult. You can install the board in the nursery, living room or even in the kitchen. If the family lives in a private house, the business board can be fixed to one of the outer walls.

Classic boards must be fixed in a stable position. It is best to screw the finished craft to the wall at a suitable height. If the board is just leaning against the wall, the child may drop it on himself and accidentally injure himself. Double-sided boards or models made in the form of small cubes and houses can be installed against the wall and, if necessary, moved from place to place. The same goes for bizimobiles.

If a child uses a developing board for the first time, he should explain all the features of the device of this structure. At the same time, you should not explain everything to him in too much detail. After all, the main point of using development boards is that the child independently studies the world around him. This means that he himself must learn to use all the parts attached to the structure.

A high-quality business board really helps the child to learn about the world in a playful way, and also develops his skills and perseverance. To make it more interesting for a child to study such a structure, it is worth considering in advance the possibility of replacing elements on its surface. In this case, the kid will not get tired of playing with this craft over time.

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