People Paper Chains

Simple paper folding, tracing, and cutting result in a strand of people clasping hands in friendship. Investigate the dress and customs of people of other nations. Children will enjoy learning how to say hello in different languages: http://www.wikihow.com/Say-Hello-in-Different-Languages.

OBJECTIVE
Folding paper. Tracing a template. Cutting curves.

MATERIALS

Scissors, ruler, colored paper, crayons, markers, notions, tape

REPRODUCIBLES
People Paper Chains Reproducible (PDF)

DIRECTIONS

1)   Accordion-fold a piece of paper (8½ x 11 inches) so there are four even sections.
2)   Using the template, trace the figure onto the front of the folded paper.
3)   Carefully cut out the figure—be extra careful not to cut all the way through the width of the page. Cut the paper so that it allows for one of the figures’ arms to remain against the edge of the fold. Do not cut across the folds to “break” the crease.

4) Unfold your page to reveal a chain of people! Tape two sections of four people together.

5) Decorate your paper chain by cutting out embellishments, etc.