Weaving with Paper

The idea to set up this lesson came to me when I had a collection of leftover black construction paper from an earlier gluing lesson.  I have also noticed the satisfaction of many students with a weaving lesson utilizing ribbons and a wire rack.  This is an ideal variation which many children are enjoying:

Weaving with paper materials:  Black construction paper (back) cut in to halves with slits cut one inch apart - these create the warp strips for the weaving mat.  Three sizes of strips for weaving called weft strips.  A tray to collect the papers and for bringing the materials to a workspace.  The white pencil is for writing one's name and glue stick is for securing the ends of the weft strips.

Weaving with Paper

They create such an interesting look in our hallway!