Making : Paper Zebra
We made paper zebras the other day.
A relatively easy craft idea that all kids can do, I reckon.
What you need:
– White paper carton (or paper plates)
– Ice cream sticks
– Black watercolour
– Pencil (to draw the zebra outline)
– Scissors
What you do:
– Draw an outline of (what you think should resemble) a Zebra on the white carton
[Since I’m rather far from being an artist, I think my ‘zebra’ looks like a totally different animal! But hey, I just drew and didn’t say anything, and the kids thought the ‘zebras’ look cool!]
– Let the child use an ice-cream stick, dip it into the black watercolour, and make straight lines
– Once done, let it dry
– Cut the outline
And voila! You got yourselves a paper zebra!
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Using Paper Plate:
– Fold the paper plate into half
– Do the same as above (ie. draw outline of zebra on one side, let child make straight lines, let it dry, cut the outline)
And you have yourself a ‘self-standing’ zebra!
[Anya decided to tape her ice-cream stick onto the inside of her ‘paper plate zebra’. This way it’s easier for me to hold it up, she said]
