Snazzy Stationery
This ICT starter idea written by teachers, for teachers, describes how students could create a classroom logo that could be incorporated
into classroom stationery items, such as letterhead, fax sheet, envelopes, labels, and cards.
Curriculum reference
- Visual language – viewing and presenting, creating logos
- Technology – design process
Resources
- Examples of different kinds of stationery from a variety of sources
- Word processing and drawing software, for example, Microsoft Office or Apple Works
Possible context
- Starting the year and establishing a learning community
- Technology unit looking at design and visiting printers
Suggested process
- Share, read, and discuss stationery items.
- Brainstorm in groups or pairs the classroom logos.
- Vote on the logo that best represents the class.
- The group or pair who created winning logo create digital version of this, using drawing software or scan a paper image.
- Groups take responsibility for creating an item of stationery, for example, letterhead.
- Print stationery items.
Other Suggestions
- Create new school stationery
- Visit a local business and create stationery that meets their needs
Authors
Justin Perriam room3@roydvale.school.nz
Claire Riches claire.riches@fendalton.school.nz
October 2000
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