3
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. LIL ENGINEERS LIL ENGINEERS FESTIVE PAPER CRAFTS Whether 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 www.littlebinsforlittlehands.com www.littlebinsforlittlehands.com
