Tag: paperbasedart

  • Make Your Own Paper Christmas Decorations

    Decorating the house for Christmas is always lots of fun, but it can be extra special when you have made the decorations yourself. Making decorations from paper, especially if you use old wrapping paper saved from the year before, is environmentally friendly, too. Here are 10 DIY Christmas decorations that kids of all ages will…

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  • The History Of Pop-Up Books And How They Can Encourage Reluctant Readers

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    There is something magical about a pop-up book. They help bring stories to life in a way that encourages young minds and hands to interact with the printed page. Pop-up books – also known as movable books – are particularly helpful in encouraging reluctant readers to find pleasure in opening the pages of a book.…

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  • The Importance Of Drawing In Children’s Development

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    Often, only when it’s raining outside, and the usual favourite toys are no longer cutting it, do the paper and crayons come out. According to experts in child development and psychology, however, far from being just a fun activity, drawing plays an important role in children’s development, helping them to communicate, learn and remember. Plus, it’s an…

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  • Paper Traditions From Around The World

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    How Paper Plays A Role In Different Traditions From Around The World Writing on it, folding it, floating it or burning it… paper is central to some of the world’s oldest traditions that continue to be practiced today. Here, we explore 12 of the most fascinating traditions from around the globe, each of which has…

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