Paper Play

PAPER PLAY THE ART OF THE FOLD
Developmental Activation: patience, precision, fine motor skills

In Paper Play, children see a piece of paper in a whole new light! The activity teaches the art of folding a flat piece of paper to create a new paper sculpture. Children learn traditional Origami techniques to make paper animals, flowers, fortune tellers, and other impressive creations. Paper Play motivates children to consider how they can transform one common material into an intricate piece of art without cutting or gluing. Instructors will facilitate an environment of patience and excitement that allows for children to flourish.

Each PAPER PLAY activity will include elements of the following:

Introduction to Paper Play:
Introduce children to the concept of paper play art and its potential for creativity and expression. Demonstrate various techniques for cutting, folding, and gluing paper to create 3D sculptures. Provide students with a variety of paper and scissors to experiment with their own creations.

Creating a Paper Play animal:
Choose an animal as the focus for the lesson and provide children with templates and examples to follow. Guide children through the process of cutting, folding, and gluing their paper animal. Encourage children to use their imagination and add their own touches to their creations.

Creating a Paper Play landscape:
Introduce the concept of creating a 3D paper landscape and provide children with templates and examples to follow. Guide children through the process of cutting, folding, and gluing their landscape elements, such as trees, mountains, and bodies of water. Encourage children to use their imagination and add their own touches to their landscapes.

Creating a Paper Play city:
Introduce the concept of creating a 3D paper city and provide children with templates and examples to follow. Guide children through the process of cutting, folding, and gluing their city elements, such as buildings, roads, bridges, and vehicles. Encourage children to use their imagination and add their own touches to their cities.

Creating a Paper Play scene:
Encourage children to combine their knowledge of paper play animals, landscapes, and cities to create a complete 3D scene. Provide guidance and support as needed, but encourage children to use their own creativity and imagination to create their scenes.

Celebrate the completion of the activity with a showcase of the children's paper play scenes.