Paper weaving for kids

Weaving paper was one of my favorite crafts to do as a kid. It was really fun to see ordinary paper transformed into a paper weaving masterpiece!

These woven place mats are easy to make and look good almost every time. Requires white & colored paper, scissors, and tape.

Paste paper is a surface decorating technique in which a mixture of paint and paste, (in our case, papier mache paste,) is applied thickly to white or colored paper. Patterns and textures can be cr…

I am SO excited to share this resource that I've been working on with you guys! After seeing some absolutely gorgeous paper weavings on Instagram, I was inspired to create one of my own! So I googled basket weaving designs, then used that to guide my paper weaving. That's when it struck me! What if there were designs or templates created specifically for paper weaving that made it easier for younger students to do too?! Note: I recommend this for students who have already done paper weaving…

This is one of the most unique Heart crafts! Bring in the holiday spirit with this easy-to-make paper-weaving Heart craft.

In this post, we are looking at some really fun paper weaving projects that your kids will find a lot of fun!

This variation on a traditional paper weaving art project uses wavy lines to create a fun pattern.

Easy Rainbow Heart Paper Weaving Activity for kids this Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Great fine motor skills to making gorgeous Valentine's Hearts cards

I believe you can nurture curious kids and strong family bonds through creative projects.

If you think cats are adorable, this craft is purrrrfect for you! These cute paper kitties are wearing uber sweet woven vests. Why? Why not! So if you're looking for an easy and sweet paper craft, this one is the cat's meow! (Too many puns. Ok. Last one. I purrr-omise.) Woven Paper Kitty Craft! This post contains affiliate links. This means I make a small portion off of any purchases made through the links at no additional cost to you. Thank you for the grocery money! For my full disclosure…

Fun easy DIY crafts for kids to make parents will actually enjoy doing too! Projects & activities for toddlers and teens!

In Art class, third graders learned how to weave with paper. Students used old scrap pieces of painted paper while they were going over and under to create the weaving. Next, students learned about symmetry and created a symmetrical bug to put on their rug! Students really focused on neat cutting and gluing for this lesson. Way to go third grade artists!

Paper weaving is a fun technique that allows for creativity and lets young children practice fine-motor skills.

Weaving paper is an elementary skill that is important but is no joke to teach. Take that simple skill to the next level with this concept of weaving together two similar paintings. Paper weaving is great for fine motor skills, & dexterity. The painting portion of this lesson is a great way focus on color theory too!