Weaving Paper
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| Weaving Paper | |
|---|---|
| Art - Weaving | |
| Level | Primary |
| Age | 3 |
| Prerequisites | Cutting Paper (none if the paper is pre-cut) |
| Materials | paper cut in strips but connected at the top paper strips |
In this activity the child weaves strips of paper under and over other fixed paper strips.
Paper weaving is good preparation for other weaving and sewing activities.
Presentation
- Take the material to a table.
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Points of Interest
- The patterns made by going under and over the paper
Control of Error
- The pattern will look wrong if a mistake was made
Variations and Extensions
- Children could cut the paper into strips themselves
- Narrower strips can make the work more challenging
- A mix of strip widths can be used
Material
Make Your Own
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