Paper building techniques

How to set-up a cardboard construction activity for kids! Recycled cardboard is an awesome material because it is free, easily accessible and encourages the re-use of something that would otherwise be thrown away. This post shares the materials and step-by-step instructions for creating with cardboard at home. Check out Art Play Children Learning for more fun activities that can be done at home. www.louisapenfold.com

Materials As much as possible I try to use recyclable materials for construction art lessons. I source these from Recreate or ask the children to bring things in from home. Recyclable materials Bottles Caps Cardboard boxes (cereal/shoeboxes etc.) Wrapping paper Scrap paper Containers (yoghurt pots/egg cartons) Other materials Tin foil Scissors Foam sheets Stickers Crepe paper Pipe

3D paper sculptures techniques poster

“The most sophisticated people I know – inside they are all children.” – Jim Henson The photo above is of me and a whole bunch of cardboard on October 8, 2019 as I waited to…

3D Paper Sculpture Techniques Chart

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3D paper techniques. I love that students can make all their own decorations for their projects. They don't need to buy a bunch of stuff. Just give them paper and use a 3D Paper Technique to create what they want. So much more fun!!!