Weaving with strips of paper

Age
3-6

Materials

 * Cut paper for weaving.
 * Templates.

Preparation
This can be an individual or a group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Directress takes the tray of materials from the shelf and brings it to the table.
 * 2) Directress shows the child how to weave.
 * 3) She takes a strip of paper and put it through the prepared paper for weaving by slipping the paper 'down through' and 'up through' the spaces of the prepared paper to form a paper weave.

Control Of Error
The paper and templates provide guidelines for the child.

Points Of Interest
May present this exercise during art and craft session.


 * 1) The children should be given a prepared set of materials for them to do the similar exercise after the demonstration.
 * 2) Give a brief introduction of what is the use of weaving, for e.g. to make a basket, ketupat. Show them samples.

Purpose
Direct aims; 


 * To introduce the child to sewing.

Indirect aims: 


 * To develop the child's fine motor control.
 * To develop the child's concentration.
 * To develop the child's independence.
 * To prepare the child's skill for later project.

Variation
Laminate the paper weave that the children made and it can be used a s a place mat, coaster, etc. May use different materials for weaving, for e.g. banana leaves, wool, etc.