To cut out a heart:
1. Fold your paper in half 2. Draw half of a heart on the fold --the center of the heart must be on the fold---practice 3. Cut through the folded paper on the line you drew--you will cut through both layers of paper at one time--practice 4. When you unfold the cut paper you will have a symmetrical (same on both sides) heart! Try different size hearts. |
You can also create owls using paper plates. Follow the steps above except start out with a paper plate. Look at the photo here and notice these owls were painted. You can make your owl realistic or use fun patterns and colors. Also notice the tree made from brown bags and natural materials from outside. A challenge for you is to create your own tree of owls. Remember, I love to see photos of your work! email me at [email protected] |
We always start by squeezing the clay and getting any air bubbles out, then form a clay ball. Push your thumb into the center but make sure you do not push through the bottom of the pot. Using your "pincher" fingers start to go around the pot and continue as you make the sides of the pot even in thickness. This project uses fine motor skills and you can make a whole group of pinch pots. You can decorate the outside of the pinch pot by pressing a pencil, toothpick, marker lid or any small object into the clay. Another way to continue to create is to look at the photos below and turn your pinch pot into an animal. You will need some extra clay to add features. Make sure you attach pieces by smoothing them together so they don't fall off. Look at the steps to make the turtle, the last step shows a tooth brush, it is used to make small scratches where the clay pieces are joined to the pinch pot to help hold them together. You can use a fork, toothpick, or even a pencil to make scratches and add just a little water. This is the way we hold pieces together on clay we use in school so it is good practice along with pinching, squeezing and rubbing the pieces together. These are just a few ideas to get your imagination started! I would love to see what you create--email photos to
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