Learn about the materials used to make paper in a fun and easy way for children.
Paper is something we use every day, but have you ever wondered what it is made from? Let’s find out step by step!
Most paper comes from trees. The wood from trees is turned into paper. Some common trees used for paper are pine, spruce, and aspen.
To make paper, the wood is first cut into small pieces. Then, these pieces are mixed with water and chemicals to break them down into a mushy substance called pulp.
After we have the pulp, it is spread out onto large screens to drain the water. Then, it is pressed and dried to create sheets of paper!
Sometimes, paper can be made from recycled materials, which means old paper is used to make new paper. It can also have other materials added to give it special features, like being shiny or colorful!
There are many kinds of paper, like notebook paper, cardboard, and wrapping paper, but they all usually start with trees!
So, paper mainly comes from trees, but we can also make it from old paper and other materials. Next time you write or draw on paper, you can think about all the work it takes to make it!