How to Make a Paper Chain With Children
A paper chain is a craft project that is effortless, fast and does not require a lot of materials or supplies. Paper chains work well as both a craft project and decorations for an event or classroom. Children of all ages can help make paper chains, depending on their skill level. Young children can link the paper strips together, while older children can cut the strips from paper. A paper chain can also make the basis for a more complicated craft, such as a learning tool for the alphabet, numbers or math concepts.
Instructions
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Divide each piece of paper into 2-inch sections by drawing horizontal lines across the page. Older children can help draw the lines.
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Cut out the strips of paper. Children older than four can help cut the strips. The more strips you have, the longer the chain or chains can be.
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Show the children how to make a loop from one strip of paper. Tape the ends together. Use a glue stick if you make a large chain or several chains, as glue will last longer than tape, and is easier for young children to use.
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Show the children how to feed the next strip of paper through the first loop and tape or glue the ends together to make a paper chain.
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Allow the children to continue adding links to the paper chain until you have the desired length. The children can make chains of all one color, random colors or string the chains in specific patterns to match a variety of themes, holidays and events.
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