I had a phone call yesterday asking if I would run some workshops this summer for a children's book group, either designing and producing their own stories in book form or doing something creative with paper.
This might be an idea to use. I found it last week on Marilyn's website which is a great resource if you want ideas for things to make with children. I've made a couple so far and it is so simple yet so addictive once they're finished. You just can't help turning them over and over looking at the patterns they create. I'm experimenting placing words on the cards to see where they fall and altering the shape of the basic card too.
For personal speed I did not download the PDF from the website. From one A4 sheet of thin card I cut 4 X 4 inch by 2 inch strips and scored a line 1 inch from each end. Prior to cutting the sheet of card I put both sides of the card through my printer to make sure I had a pattern on each side but children could draw on both sides of the paper and then cut it up perhaps? I hasten to add that this is not just an idea for children. It is fascinating for paper engineers of all ages!
5 comments:
That's intriguing - must have a go just to see how it works. I am sure the children will love them and even more so if they decorate them themselves with their own drawings.
You certainly do come up with some fascinating ideas and I can't wait to see what your next post is to be about each time!
Jane
Absolutely amazing! What fun!
What a wonderful resource you are Lesley - you are a natural teacher and 'enabler'. I always know I will find inspiration on your site.
Jill xx
WOW that is amazing!! I will have to try this!!
Lucy xx
Fab, fab, fab....!! XX
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