Paper Craft Making Basic 2 Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA) Lesson Note

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain what is paper crafts
• List types of paper crafts (fan, kite, aeroplane, flower, box etc.)
• List the materials and uses of paper crafts
• Demonstrate how to make paper crafts

Introduction

Paper is one of the most common materials we use for making crafts. Today we will learn different types of paper crafts and how to make them.

Content

What are Paper Crafts? Paper crafts are:

• Beautiful objects made mainly from paper
• Creative works using paper as the main material
• Handmade items that can be useful or decorative
• Easy crafts that children can make

Types of Paper Crafts:

1. Paper Fan – for cooling air

Paper Kite – for flying in the wind

Paper Aeroplane – toy that flies

Paper Flower – decorative flowers

Paper Box – for storing things

Greeting Cards – for special messages

Paper Chain – for decoration

Origami – folded paper animals/objects

Materials Needed for Paper Crafts:

• Different types of paper – colored paper, newspaper, cardboard
• Glue or paste – to stick parts together
• Scissors – to cut paper
• Colors – crayons, markers, paints
• Ruler – to measure and draw straight lines
• Pencil – for marking and drawing

Uses of Paper Crafts:

• Decoration – make places look beautiful
• Gifts – give to friends and family
• Toys – paper airplanes, kites for playing
• Storage – boxes to keep things
• Learning – practice cutting, folding, gluing
• Entertainment – fun activity to do

Simple Steps to Make Paper Crafts:

1. Choose what to make
2. Gather all materials
3. Follow instructions step by step
4. Be patient and careful
5. Decorate and make it beautiful

Activity

1. Make a simple paper fan by folding paper back and forth
2. Create a paper airplane and test if it flies
3. Make a paper flower using colored paper
4. Design and create a simple greeting card

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Paper crafts are made mainly from: a) Wood b) Metal c) Paper d) Stone
2. Which is NOT a paper craft? a) Paper fan b) Paper kite c) Paper flower d) Wooden chair
3. We use scissors to: a) Write b) Cut paper c) Paint d) Glue
4. A paper airplane is used for: a) Writing b) Cooking c) Playing/flying d) Sleeping
5. Paper crafts can be used for: a) Decoration only b) Gifts only c) Toys only d) All of the above

Answers: 1(c), 2(d), 3(b), 4(c), 5(d)