A plotter in school? Absolutely! Check out our inspiration for school projects with a cutting plotter.
A cutting plotter isn't just for crafters or invitation makers. It's also a great tool for creating creative projects at school, whether for art classes, decorating classrooms, or making small gifts for students.
10/8/2025
At Wycinarnia.pl, we often demonstrate the versatility of a plotter. Today, we have a handful of ideas for you straight from the world of school. All of these inspirations are easy to make, engage children, and add a unique atmosphere to the school space.
We also encourage you to check out our previous inspiration articles - you'll find plenty of ideas there that show that with a plotter, the only limit is your imagination.
And now it's time for more inspiration!
Paper Bag Animals - A Creative Art Game
To start, here's something that's perfect for art classes. All you need are a few paper bags and colored paper, from which you can cut out elements with a plotter: eyes, ears, snouts, teeth, and tails. Children can create a variety of animals from these shapes - from crocodiles and cats to dragons and dinosaurs.
It's not only fun, but also a great way to exercise imagination and fine motor skills. These kinds of projects look great in classroom displays.
Self-adhesive vinyl wall decorations - decorate a classroom without drilling
Dreaming of refreshing the look of a classroom, reading corner, or common room? A plotter and vinyl film are the perfect pair. You can create large decorations like trees, animals, books, or clouds and apply them directly to the wall.
Because you can cut the self-adhesive film from a roll without a mat, you can create truly large formats that will look impressive and professional. This decoration will transform any school interior without the need for painting or nails.
A box shaped like a graduation cap – a gift for the end of the school year
The end of the school year is a moment worth celebrating in a unique way. A paper box shaped like a graduation cap is a great idea, and you can fill it with small gifts, such as candy or a thank-you note.
Simply cut the design out on a plotter, fold it, and you're done. What's more, you can personalize it with the student's name or a short dedication. Such a small gift will surely be remembered for a long time.
Height Chart with Iron-On Scale
A height chart is a classic in every early childhood classroom. We offer a DIY version. All you need is a strip of fabric, flex foil, an iron or heat press, and, of course, a cutting plotter. Cut out the scale and decorative elements, such as mushrooms, clouds, or leaves, from the foil, and then iron them onto the fabric.
Heart-Cross - An Educational Toy and Gift in One
The inspiration photo shows something that immediately catches the eye: a tic-tac-toe game, or rather, a heart-cross game. The wooden tokens are decorated with vinyl foil, and the board is cut from flex foil and ironed onto a fabric bag.
This is a simple yet creative way to create a toy for after-school club, a competition prize, or a gift for students. You can also change the motifs, such as autumn leaves versus chestnuts, suns versus clouds, depending on the season, occasion, or lesson theme.
Colorful Flower Crowns – Perfect for the First Day of Spring
Spring is a time when schools celebrate plays, festivals, and various themed events. Using a paper cutter, you can quickly create colorful crowns, masks, flowers, and other costume elements. Simply cut out the colorful pieces and assemble them - children can even help, which will be a lot of fun. Flower crowns are a great addition to the first day of spring, a preschool ball, or a theater stage. The possibilities are practically endless.
Summary: with a plotter you can do more, and now for less!
As you can see, a cutting plotter is a piece of equipment that's perfect for a school environment, whether for arts and crafts, decorations, gifts, or even playful learning. It's an investment that quickly pays off in beautiful projects, engaging activities, and student joy.
To celebrate, we've prepared a special Teacher's Day promotion for you. You can buy all the essential Silhouette accessories and materials from October 14-17. 2025, for 10% off with the code:
DZIENNAUCZYCIELA
Just enter the code in the basket when shopping at Wycinarnia.pl
Make the plotter a part of your school lab!
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