Materials

• Sheet of 11-inch by 14-inch construction paper or cardstock for each child
• Ribbon or lace
• Glue
• Safety scissors
• Non-toxic markers, crayons or coloured pencils
• Glitter, sequins, other decorations
• Tape

Instructions

• Give each child a sheet of paper.
• Have the kids glue the ribbon or lace along the top of one long side of the construction paper. Cut to fit.
• Have them use the markers to draw colourful designs on one or both sides of the paper.
• Add glitter and other decorations to the design.
• When the decorations are dry, fold the paper into ½-inch creases back and forth, accordion-style.
• Tape the bottom end of the fan closed and open up the top.
• Fan yourselves to keep cool.
• Make giant fans out of larger paper and see how they work.
• Play "Fanning Fun." (See below)

Learning Skills

Fine motor development Creativity and imagination Social interaction Cause and effect