Paper Weaving without migraines
The Grade 1's continue their unit on patterns and we moved onto a little bit of inquiring into how cloth is created and some paper weaving. I am one of those art teachers who looks forward to paper weaving with young kids about as much as a tooth extraction, but this time I changed tactics somewhat and it was actually okay!!
Step 1: Inquiring into materials-- magnifying glasses and some objects that have clearly visible woven threads...I let the kids inquire into how they think everything was made.
Step 2: Prepare the "loom". We actually did this part last week when we did pattern stamping with tempera paint. The only change I made is that I laminated each one and cut it into long strips, leaving one end attached. Those two seemingly small changes (laminating plus leaving one side open) really made a difference in the # of kids who were successful.
Step 3: Weave away. Here is what they look like so far, next class will be gluing beads and other collage materials to the squares.
Step 1: Inquiring into materials-- magnifying glasses and some objects that have clearly visible woven threads...I let the kids inquire into how they think everything was made.
Step 2: Prepare the "loom". We actually did this part last week when we did pattern stamping with tempera paint. The only change I made is that I laminated each one and cut it into long strips, leaving one end attached. Those two seemingly small changes (laminating plus leaving one side open) really made a difference in the # of kids who were successful.
Step 3: Weave away. Here is what they look like so far, next class will be gluing beads and other collage materials to the squares.
They look great! I think adding beads etc will add that extra wow factor too. Good tip with the laminating - that must make the whole construct more stable :)Elizabeth
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