Fun Activities to Try at Home
Duct Tape Shoe Lasts
Make your own shoe lasts at home with this tutorial by Sally Gulbrandsen, Feltmaker.
How to Make Duct Tape Shoe Lasts
Materials:
- Duct tape
- Scissors
- Plastic bags
- Socks
- Cardstock
- Marker or pen
Deconstructing a Shoe
Do you have an old and worn-out running shoe lying around? Instead of throwing it away, try doing some deconstruction.
Step 1: With the help of an adult, carefully take the shoe apart piece by piece (see diagram)
Step 2: Examine each piece. You may use a magnifying glass. What is it made of? How are the pieces attached?
Step 3: Clean up.
Art and Design
Tap into a child's artistic side with a Design-a-Shoe printable by Mary Ann Kochenderfer and a design activity by Beep and Bob.
Exhibit Scavenger Hunt
Make digital learning engaging with our child-friendly scavenger hunt.
All of the items can be found in Cache Pioneer Museum's "Shoemaking in 19th-Century Cache Valley" exhibit.