Art
Paper art
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We often think of paper as something to draw and write on, but it also has many special qualities and can be used as an art material in its own right. Paper is a remarkable material. It is cheap and readily available, ranging from the heaviest card to the finest tissue, and it presents an enormous variety of pattern, texture and colour for your child to explore.
Te Whāriki curriculum link
Exploration goal 2:
Children experience an environment where they gain confidence in and control of their bodies.
Paper lace – folding and cutting
You will need
- paper
- scissors.
Fold a sheet of plain, coloured or decorated paper in four.
Cut shapes out of the fours sides.
Unfold and display on coloured card.
If using as a doily for food, it is best to use plain paper.
Stars – cutting
You will need
- decorated paper
- scissors
- glue
- glitter
- thread.
Cut triangles from the decorated paper.
Glue several triangles on top of each other with the points in different directions to make a star shape.
Brush with glue and sprinkle with glitter.
Attach a thread to the star and hang it up.
Paper chains – cutting
You will need
- paper that your child has decorated
- scissors
- sellotape, stapler or glue.
Cut the paper into strips approximately 3 cm x 20 cm.
Tape, staple or glue the ends of one strip together to make a circle.
Thread a second strip through the first circle to form another linked circle.
Continue with more strips to make a chain.
Make a miniature chain by using smaller strips.
A simple fan – pleating
You will need
- paper (about A4 size)
- stapler
- crayons or felt pens.
Decorate the paper first. Pleat the paper. Staple the end to secure.