Papier mache is a fantastic way to teach kids about recycling. Or, to use an even newer term "upcycling". Where we take old items, used or "useless" items and turn them into something new and beautiful. A creation! Plus it's sticky, squishy and fun to plonk our hands into!
To make the Papier Mache part of the Piggy Banks.......You will need:
Eco-Glue
Newspaper (in strips about 1 inch wide, length doesn't matter)
Balloon
Before class, I made up a nice big batch of Eco-glue. We will do the gluey Papier Mache part in class this week - wait for it to dry - then turn it into a pig next week.
I also pre-cut the newspaper into strips (to save us some time so we can play some games after!) and pre-inflated the balloons.
We covered a strip of newspaper in glue (either by dipping it into the glue or painting it on with a brush). Placed it on the balloon - repeated this over and over again until the whole balloon is covered.
Then....cover it in another layer.....and another.....3 layers should do it.
Have fun squishing, sticking and pasting - our class certainly did!
And it should look a little like this....
And now we leave it to dry for next week. And we even had some time to make a few Valentines cards too!
The calm after the creative chaos....!
Next week - Watch our Piggy Banks grow legs, a snout and turn PINK!!!
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