Making paper airplanes

Activity: "Making paper airplanes"

Art

• The child learned basic folding techniques to create different airplane designs.
• They explored different color combinations by using colored paper or decorating the airplanes with markers.
• The child experimented with different sizes and shapes of paper to create airplanes with unique visual appeal.
• They learned about symmetry and balance in design by folding the paper evenly on both sides.

Encourage the child to explore more advanced folding techniques and try incorporating other art mediums like paint or collage materials to enhance the visual aspect of their paper airplanes. They can also experiment with creating themed airplanes, such as animals or superheroes, to further develop their creativity.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Paper Caper by Oliver Jeffers: A delightful story about a bear investigating the mystery of missing paper in the forest.
• Super Simple Paper Airplanes by Nick Robinson: A step-by-step guide with colorful illustrations to help children create various paper airplane designs.
• Paper Airplanes by Dawn Sirett: An interactive book with pre-cut paper and easy-to-follow instructions for making different types of paper airplanes.