Paper Sculptures - Pre-K 2
After noticing an accumulating pile of paper fans and telescopes the teachers realized that the interest in the transformation of paper was real and a study of the language of paper was indicated & pertinent. Using paper in many colors, sizes, weights and textures, the children were introduced to the basic techniques of bending, folding, and curling. More advanced paper-making techniques were explored; making pleats, springs & quilling. Cutting techniques including fringing, spiraling & patterning such as; zig-zaging & curving were investigated.
As children became more familiar with the variety of paper and its potential, they began creating three-dimensional paper sculptures by intertwining pieces of paper, utilizing the many techniques they learned through active hands-on discovery. Collaboratively working with only black and white papers deepened the visual contrast and highlighted the unique qualities of the properties of the paper for the children.
Read MoreAs children became more familiar with the variety of paper and its potential, they began creating three-dimensional paper sculptures by intertwining pieces of paper, utilizing the many techniques they learned through active hands-on discovery. Collaboratively working with only black and white papers deepened the visual contrast and highlighted the unique qualities of the properties of the paper for the children.
