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Father’s Day Upcycled Record Coasters

  • History & Social Studies
  • Music & Drama
  • Pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 1-3

Show Dad he’s an oldie but a goodie this year for Father’s Day!
If you no longer own a CD player, but you own CDs – this is the craft for you! Transform old CDs into the perfect Father’s Day gift using a little paint and adhesive craft foam!

Materials


Adhesive Craft Foam
Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush

Pencil/Pen

4 CDs

Scissors

Instructions


Step  1.

Paint the top of the CD black.

Step  1.

Paint the top of the CD black.

Step  2.

Trace the CD onto the back of your adhesive craft foam. Draw a smaller circle on the inside using something around the house, or just wing it!

Step  2.

Trace the CD onto the back of your adhesive craft foam. Draw a smaller circle on the inside using something around the house, or just wing it!

Step  3.

Cut out both foam circles. Be sure to keep both circles intact, as you’ll be using both pieces.

Step  3.

Cut out both foam circles. Be sure to keep both circles intact, as you’ll be using both pieces.

Step  4.

Peel & stick the large adhesive circle to the back of the CD, then stick the small circle to the middle of the front of the CD.

Step  4.

Peel & stick the large adhesive circle to the back of the CD, then stick the small circle to the middle of the front of the CD.

Step  5.

Repeat the steps above to create a set of record coasters! 

Step  5.

Repeat the steps above to create a set of record coasters! 

Step  6.

Paint and decorate each coaster with phrases of appreciation for dad to show him some love!

Step  6.

Paint and decorate each coaster with phrases of appreciation for dad to show him some love!

Teacher's Corner

This vinyl record craft will take you for a spin! Explore the history of all the ways we’ve listened to music over the years while crafting for fathers, grandfathers, and everyone in between.    

Lesson Objectives

  • Evolution of Music: From records to CDs, MP3s and streaming sites — the way we listen to music is constantly changing. How did we get to where we are today? Follow the evolution of music and celebrate each milestone of music-listening technology!
  • For the Record: In 1877, Thomas Edison invented a device that could record and play sounds, called the phonograph! As a scientist and inventor, Edison found innovative ways to change everyday life, like creating the first light bulb for the home. What devices do we use today that were inspired by his inventions?

Follow-up Discussion

Turn up the volume on your crafting fun! While your students are crafting, play different music genres, like rock, pop, and jazz — then discuss how each type makes them feel! What kind of music do they like most?