What Can You Do with Just Paper, Scissors, and Glue? Lesson 1

Because I had an email from a reader asking for lessons that didn't require much in the way of materials, I am going to post three of my favorite lessons that only take paper, scissors, and glue. I invite you all to contribute any lessons that use such materials. 

Motivation

Show and discuss different styles and types of pop-ups. Robert Sabuda’s pop-up books are great for this. Demonstrate pop-up procedures. Discuss possible subjects for a pop-up face or creature.

Procedures
Fold 9 x 12 paper in half like a book. Cut a horizontal line starting at the middle on the fold about halfway to the unfolded sides of the paper. Fold each cut back to make a 45 degree angle. Fold each cut the opposite way and then push out the "mouth."

Fold the paper again and lightly draw half of a simple shape for a face or body around the "mouth." Cut out. Carefully glue the face on a folded background paper. Add details with scraps of construction paper.


Objectives
Students will:

•                compare and contrast pop-up books and cards.

•                create an original pop-up face or creature.

Materials and Resources

•                http://www.robertsabuda.com/

•                9" x 12" assorted colored construction paper, 2 per student

•               assorted colors of scraps of construction paper

•                scissors

•                glue

This lesson is from Explorations in Art (Davis Publications), Grade 2, Pop-up Story, Studio Exploration for Lessons 23 and 24.