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Yahoo Kids Japan: Paper Craft
Japanese content! Contains downloadable PDF files with instructions for various paper craft (origami) projects.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Stained Glass Paper Screen
Young scholars of all ages can design their own stained glass windows with this creative lesson plan. The site provides a colorful example of a paper "stained glass" window and step-by-step instructions on how to make one.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Alternative Sources for Paper Fiber
If you're interested in arts and crafts, you might like this project. It uses several alternative, renewable sources of fiber to make paper, and compares the resulting papers for strength and writing quality.
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Abc: Paper Folding Techniques
Simple pictures and diagrams of different paper folding techniques that you could use in a number of art projects. These are not limited to origami paper projects.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: How to Make a Flag Book
This unique book style would suit any visual art or writing project and be a fancy way to display your work. The directions with illustrations are concise and simple to follow.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: How to Make a Tunnel Book
Simple instructions on how to create your own tunnel book. These fun books create the illusion of depth and would be great for book report projects.
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Mexican Activities for Kids
Students of all ages will enjoy these creative art projects and recipes! Provides photo examples and step-by-step instructions.
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Yamaha: Papercrafts
Downloadable PDF papercraft (origami) patterns for motorcycles, animals, and seasonal Japanese materials. Patterns include sophisticated designs that will definitely require skill to complete.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Emily Carr's Trees (Lesson Plan)
The objective of this art project from KinderArt is to learn about flowing lines and form. Follow the lesson plan to see how it is done.
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The Toymaker
Dozens of beautiful paperfolding toys for you and your students to try. Just print, cut, fold, and glue. Many would work well with class themes including animals, flowers, and holidays.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: Cucharon De Agua Con Figura De Pato
Engage in this creative art project where students will learn how to make a large spoon from a plastic milk jug, markers and scissors. This site can also be used to enhance vocabulary words as well.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: Juego De Concentracion De Colores
An easy activity from StoryPlace for K-2 students to enjoy. Help students create their own concentration game with colors. This simple activity will provide color review in a familiar interactive way.