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Make a Fancy Fan

Have the kids make a fancy fan to help them keep cool during the summertime heat.

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 colored pencils
  • Glitter, sequins, other decorations
  • Tape

Learning Skills

  • Fine motor development
  • Creativity and imagination
  • Social interaction
  • Cause and effect

Instructions

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

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