ENGINEERING WITH EVERYDAY MATERIALS

When it comes to engineering, originality in the materials we use can make all

the difference. One item known for being versatile is paper—and the diverse

options in color, texture, and size can allow for almost any project. Along with

folding paper to a three-dimensional design, you can also use stamping,

coloring, dyeing, and other techniques to beautiful effect.

Paper folding craft activities are wonderful for encouraging not only creativity

and art, but design and engineering skills too. Today’s project involves cutting

and folding and is perfect for school aged kids. If you have a little one, they can

decorate the house and tree and then have an adult assist them with the cutting,

folding and taping.

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FESTIVE PAPER CRAFTSWhether they're cut, folded, pasted, or printed, paper

crafts are easy to make. Let’s make our own!

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Print Christmas tree and gingerbread house

templates.

STEP 2: Use markers or watercolors to color the

templates.

STEP 3: Use scissors to cut out the templates.

STEP 4: Fold the tabs inward.

STEP 5: Fold the roof and all sides of the house.

STEP 6: Tape the house shape together and then add the roof.

STEP 7: Make a cone out of the tree and then tape the tab.

SUPPLIES

Tree template

House template

Scissors

Markers

Tape

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