Collage

Use whichever supplies you have available to make a collage inspired by a prompt below. Or make art using your own idea!

Share your artwork by taking a photo and submitting it here.

See below for collage resources, ideas, and videos for K-5 students.

origami

Click here for step-by-step easy origami directions for kids.

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Origami requires square paper... Below is a trick to make standard printer paper into a perfect square for origami.

If you have access to a mobile device or tablet, you can download the following free* app with step-by-step origami instructions with helpful animations!
Click the pictures below to download.
(*Please be aware that this app allows in app purchases)

iOS App Store

Google Play Store

Click on the image below to view a play list of origami videos on family-friendly art channel. Please remember to encourage safe internet use. Ask adult permission or have adult supervision when watching videos online.

PoP Ups

The two basic folds seen below can allow K-5 students to create fun pop up cards!

V fold Layer Fold

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to create the V fold.

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Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to create the Layer fold.

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Pop Up Read Aloud Video for K-1 students

Pop Up Artist Video for 2nd -5th grade students

Folding Paper
surprise drawings

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Click on the image below to view a play list of folding surprise drawing videos on family-friendly art channel. Please remember to encourage safe internet use. Ask adult permission or have adult supervision when watching videos online.

Paper Weaving

Kindergarten and 2nd grade scholars have already tried paper weaving this year - let these scholars show you their stuff! The basic paper weaving is age appropriate for Kindergarten -2nd grade. See the extensions below for intermediate students (3rd - 5th grade).

The following videos show how to weave a paper place mat step-by-step.

You can use scrap paper or recycled newspapers and magazines to make strips!

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Extensions for Intermediate Students
(3rd - 5th grade)

Click here for step-by-step directions to create waves & zigzags in paper weavings.

Click here for step-by-step directions to create heart-shaped weavings.

Click here for step-by-step directions to create zigzag pattern weavings.

Paper Weaving

Book Making

Use the supplies you have available and the step-by-step directions below to create books that you can fill with art or writing! These activities are great for 2nd-5th graders - Kindergartners and 1st graders could do these with guidance.

Paper Quilling

Paper quilling is the art of rolling paper to create shapes in a picture. This activity is age appropriate for Kindergarten - 5th grade. Younger students may need assistance creating tight curls and more complex shapes.