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Art · The activity desk
Paper over-under window
Weave a wide paper strip through a folded paper mat.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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Two full sheets of paper, adult scissors, and large child-appropriate crayons.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Let's make it happen
- Fold one sheet in half. Adult cuts two parallel slits from the folded edge toward the open edge, stopping well before the open edge, then unfolds the sheet.
- Adult cuts a wide strip from the other sheet. Guide one end down through the first slit, under the middle band, and up through the second slit.
- Slide the strip gently to reveal the over-under pattern. Decorate the mat and strip with colors or lines.
For ages 4 and up with an adult. Adult handles scissors and stays beside the child; keep paper away from mouths and collect scraps afterward.