Paper Hand Puppets

Students in grades 1 and 2 put their new paper construction skills to good use this week! Students made these bright and fun paper hand puppets using the techniques they learned last week (fan folding, paper curling and paper fringing). Students were given a choice between a clown, monster, bird or frog and created their own variations on the examples shown. This was a great project that challenged students and engaged their creative skills. It was wonderful to send the students home smiling with their new toys!

Giraffe Collages and Birds

Last term, students in grades 1 & 2 learned about collage. These giraffe collages and birds were constructed using a variety of materials such as torn paper, wool, pegs, buttons, feathers, hessian and other decorative bits and pieces.

These artworks were created in two stages. Stage one saw the grade 2 students creating a background for their piece by tearing and sticking paper. Students then traced a stencil for the body and head of their giraffe. Students learned how to create strips of paper for the legs by folding, cutting and sticking strips to create a knee joint.

Stage two saw the grade 2 students exploring a variety of materials to decorate their giraffe. Students used buttons and feathers for eyes, pegs for antlers, hessian and wool for hair and torn pieces of paper for the giraffe’s spots. Students in grade 1 then made beautiful birds for our display using paper, buttons, feathers and split pins. These are on display now so make sure you have a look!

Paper Construction

Students in all levels have started learning paper construction techniques and skills. We have spent the first two weeks of term discussing different types of papers and their everyday uses, various things we can do with paper (cut, stick, fold, scrunch), as well as learning a range of decorative paper techniques.

Last week, students in Prep learned how to make a crocodile using a 'fan-fold' paper technique for its body. This week we will explore how to make paper curls.

Students in grades one and two have explored their skills with paper, constructing 3D shapes, and learning how to create fan-folds, paper curls, as well as different joining techniques. Students created skill-based abstract sculptures to demonstrate their learning.

Students in grade three were given a bit more of a challenge, and were instructed to use their knowledge and skills to create a paper bird, using cylinders and cones as starting points.

We are seeing some fantastic results so early in the term!