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Paper Puppets: Draw or print out characters or animals on paper, and then cut them
out. Attach the cutouts to popsicle sticks or straws to create simple paper puppets
for storytelling or play.
Paper Bag Puppets: Decorate brown paper bags with markers, crayons, or glued-on
cutouts to create unique puppet characters. Place your hand inside the bag to bring
the puppet to life.
Word Search: Create a simple word search puzzle using age-appropriate words or
themes. Draw a grid and fill in the words, then fill the remaining spaces with
random letters. Have your child circle or highlight the words they find.
Paper Chain: Cut strips of colored paper and help your child create loops by gluing
or stapling the ends together. Interlock the loops to form a paper chain, which can
be used as a decoration or for counting practice.
Magazine Collage: Use old magazines, scissors, and glue to create collages on
paper. Your child can cut out images or words they like and arrange them on a
larger sheet of paper.
Matching Game: Draw or print out pairs of matching images or simple patterns on
cardstock or paper. Cut them out and lay them face down on a table. Players take
turns flipping over two cards at a time, trying to find matching pairs.
Sticker Story: Provide your child with a blank piece of paper and a variety of
stickers. Encourage them to create a story or scene by placing the stickers on the
paper and then drawing additional details or backgrounds with crayons or markers.
Paper Hats: Fold paper into simple hats or crowns, which can be decorated with
markers, crayons, or glued-on embellishments. This activity can be incorporated
into imaginative play or dress-up games.
Maze: Draw a simple maze on a sheet of paper, with a clear start and finish point.
Your child can trace their path through the maze with a pencil, crayon, or their
finger.
Letter or Number Tracing: Write large letters or numbers on paper and have your
child trace over them with a pencil, crayon, or marker. This activity helps build
handwriting skills and familiarity with letters and numbers.
Shape Matching: Draw several different shapes on a sheet of paper, and then draw
the same shapes again on another sheet. Cut out the shapes from one of the sheets
and have your child match them to the corresponding shapes on the other sheet.
Cootie Catcher (Fortune Teller): Create a simple cootie catcher with paper by
folding it into a square with flaps. Write numbers, colors, and simple fortunes or
messages inside. Your child can play with the cootie catcher by choosing a number
or color and then opening the corresponding flap to reveal their "fortune."
Silhouette Art: Trace the outline of your child's favorite toys or objects onto
paper. They can then color in the silhouettes or add details with markers or
crayons.
DIY Puzzle: Draw a simple picture on a piece of cardstock or thick paper. Cut the
picture into puzzle pieces and have your child put it back together.
Alphabet or Number Bingo: Create simple bingo cards with letters or numbers, and
call them out for your child to mark off on their card. Use stickers or small
objects as markers.
Paper Strip Sculptures: Cut long strips of paper and help your child create 3D
sculptures by folding, curling, or twisting the paper strips. Glue or tape the
strips together to form interesting shapes and structures.
Build a Paper City: Draw and cut out buildings, trees, and other city elements on
paper. Your child can arrange the cutouts on a larger sheet of paper or on the
floor to create their own cityscape.
Paper Plate Mazes: Draw a maze on a paper plate, with a clear start and finish
point. Your child can navigate the maze with a small object, like a marble or a
button.
DIY Memory Book: Create a simple memory book by stapling or binding several sheets
of paper together. Your child can draw pictures, write stories, or glue photos and
mementos to the pages to document their experiences and memories.
DIY Board Game: Design a simple board game on a large sheet of paper or poster
board. Use stickers, drawings, or cutouts to create spaces, and write instructions
or challenges on some of the spaces. Use small objects or paper cutouts as game
pieces and a homemade spinner or dice to determine moves.
Drawing Telephone: Sit together and have one person draw a simple picture. The next
person tries to copy that drawing, and then the first person copies the second
drawing, and so on. Continue this process and watch how the drawing changes with
each iteration.
Paper Plate Clock: Create a simple clock on a paper plate by drawing numbers and
clock hands. Use a brad fastener to attach the clock hands so they can be moved.
Teach your child about time by discussing hours and minutes and practicing setting
the clock to different times.
Paper Snowflakes: Fold paper and cut out shapes to create unique paper snowflakes.
This activity can be adjusted to create other symmetrical designs or decorations.
DIY Greeting Cards: Encourage your child to create their own greeting cards for
family and friends using paper, crayons, markers, and other craft supplies.
Paper Beads: Cut long, thin triangles from colorful paper. Roll the triangles
tightly around a pencil or straw, starting at the wide end and applying glue as you
go. Once dry, string the paper beads together to make bracelets or necklaces.
Origami Animals: Teach your child how to fold simple origami animals or objects,
following step-by-step instructions or video tutorials.
DIY Comic Strip: Provide your child with a blank comic strip template or create one
by drawing boxes on a sheet of paper. Encourage them to invent their own characters
and stories by drawing and writing in the boxes.
Secret Code Messages: Create a simple letter substitution code and write a message
using the code. Have your child decode the message using a provided key.
DIY Scratch Art: Cover a sheet of paper with colorful crayon markings, and then
paint over the entire sheet with black tempera paint. Once the paint is dry, have
your child use a toothpick or similar tool to scratch designs into the paint,
revealing the colorful crayon underneath.
Nature Collage: Go on a nature walk and collect leaves, flowers, and other small
items. Help your child arrange their findings on a piece of paper, using glue or
tape to hold the items in place. Optionally, use a piece of contact paper or clear
tape to seal the collage and protect the natural elements.

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