http://equipu.kids4truth.com/files/folders/placemats/default.aspxenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)http://equipu.kids4truth.com/files/folders/placemats/entry7081.aspxTue, 27 Jan 2009 18:28:59 GMTa6097ae6-985f-4f12-8ca8-bb265e5d64c6:7081marrena1<p><strong>Note: These placemats can also be used as Posters or Visuals to decorate the classroom.&nbsp; See the clubs blog post at <a href="http://equipu.kids4truth.com/blogs/clubsblog/archive/2009/01/27/new-discoverers-resource-placemats.aspx">http://equipu.kids4truth.com/blogs/clubsblog/archive/2009/01/27/new-discoverers-resource-placemats.aspx</a>&nbsp;for more ideas.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Instructions</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>Download and print the placemats.&nbsp; </li> <ul> <li>The placemats are designed to print on 11&quot; x 17&quot; paper</li> <li>If needed, you can reduce the document to fit to printer margins and print at 8.5&quot; x 11&quot;.&nbsp; </li> <ul> <li>Smaller sizes can be pasted to a piece of construction paper to make a larger size if desired.</li></ul></ul> <li>Laminate the placemats so that they are waterproof.&nbsp; </li> <ul> <li>You can laminate by using a regular laminator or by taking the printed document to Office Max, Office Depot, Kinkos, etc.</li> <li>Use contact paper to laminate the placemats.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul> <li>Distribute the Placemats</li> <ul> <li>Be sure to give parents instructions on how to use the placemats.</li> <li>Use the placemats in the classroom setting during snack time.</li></ul> <li><strong>NOTE</strong>: to save money on lamination, consider laminating two themes back to back.&nbsp; Instead of having 12 placemats...you will have 6 to laminate and distribute.</li></ul>