Multi-Function Creative Station Laminator

Description

You may never realize how useful it is to have a laminator in your home...until you have a laminator in your home! Xyron is a well-known name among crafters. You can make stickers, magnets, scrapbook stuff, cards, frames and a lot more with the variety of cartridges available. Think of the possibilities in your homeschool! Make consumable items reusable by laminating them and using a dry-erase marker: math worksheets, spelling tests, anything you would want to have younger children reuse. How about directions to games or flashcards that get a lot of use? Items from travels or student artwork can last longer. Laminate recipes and they can be wiped off if spilled on. I used to cut out pictures from magazines, glue them to construction paper and use them for writing or speaking prompts in my French classroom. I got quite a collection and would give students a few of my fabulous photo cards and have them write a paragraph incorporating all three.

There are different types of laminators and this one does not use heat or even electricity. You insert the cartridge you want to use, place your item to run through and turn the crank handle. It comes out all sealed up. It comes with 25' of permanent, acid-free Double-Sided laminate, 9" wide. I love that the cartridges are easy to change out and that it's totally portable.

Repositionable and Permanent cartidges are both for making stickers. This is a great option for those of you who make lapbooks or scrapbooks. The Magnetic roll can turn any printed item into a magnet. Think of learning letters, phonics, spelling words or even math problems on a cookie sheet or other magnetic surface. Make gifts like frames for family and friends as a thank you. Double-sided is what comes with the machine originally (a 25' roll is included). I would call this a "regular" refill cartridge. Each refill is 9" x 40' except for the magnetic roll which is only 10' long. ~ Sara

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.