Blu Tack® Calculator

Make math magical with this creative DIY Blu Tack® Calculator🧮 activity that combines learning and play! Start by using a real calculator as a guide, then cut and roll small cubes of Blu Tack® Colour to form numbers and math symbols. Stick these tactile pieces onto cardboard with Bostik Blu Stik so kids can physically press and move each digit as they calculate, perfect for hands-on learning. This vibrant, interactive project is ideal for homeschool lessons, playdates, or math-themed parties, offering a fun and memorable way to reinforce addition and multiplication skills. A playful twist on traditional learning tools that sparks curiosity and creativity in every calculation!

What you will need

Bostik Blu Tack Colour
Calculator
Scissors

Difficulty

Average time

1 Hour

Cost

Print version!

Instructions

Step 1: GET READY

Use your calculator as a guide to model.

Step 2: CUT & ROLL

Cut your Blu Tack Colour into squares, and roll your tack to create the numbers and symbols.

Step 3: CREATE

Combine to create your Blu Tack Colour calculator

Step 4: ADDITION

Use your Blu Tack calculator numbers to add and multiply.

BLU TACK® COLOUR

Bostik Blu Tack Colour is a multi-coloured, reusable adhesive putty. The pliable, non-toxic adhesive can be applied, removed and repositioned multiple times, making it useful for posters, photos, decorations, craft projects and lightweight objects. Made in Australia, Blu Tack Colour is available in pink, sky, violet, green, orange and yellow.

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BLU TACK®

Bostik Blu Tack® is the original multi-purpose reusable adhesive designed for everyday use at home, school, and the office. A simple alternative to drawing pins and sticky tape, it securely holds posters, photos, decorations, and other lightweight items without leaving permanent marks when used correctly. Its pliable, non-toxic formula can also be used for craft projects, modelling, and quick household fixes like levelling picture frames or stabilising wobbly furniture. Proudly made in Australia since 1971.

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