Weaving with strips of paper
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Weaving with strips of paper
Age
3-6
Materials
Cut paper for weaving.
Preparation
This can be an individual or a group presentation.
Presentation
- Directress takes the tray of materials from the shelf and brings it to the table.
- Directress shows the child how to weave. She takes a strip of paper and put it through the prepared paper for weaving by slipping the paper 'down through' and 'up through' the spaces of the prepared paper to form a paper weave.
Control Of Error
The paper and templates provide guidelines fro the child.
Points Of Interest
May present this exercise during art and craft session.
- The children should be given a prepared set of materials for them to do the similar exercise after the demonstration.
- Give a brief introduction of what is the use of weaving, for e.g. to make a basket, ketupat. Show them samples.
Purpose
Direct aims;
- To introduce the child to sewing.
Indirect aims:
- To develop the child's fine motor control.
- To develop the child's concentration.
- To develop the child's independence.
- To prepare the child's skill for later project.
Variation
Laminate the paper weave that the children made and it can be used a s a place mat, coaster, etc.
May use different materials for weaving, for e.g. banana leaves, wool, etc.
Handouts/Attachment