Paper weaving fish kite craft for 7-year-olds
This project is for 7-year-olds making an indoor hanging decoration, not a flying kite. The woven body gives children practice with over-and-under patterns.
What to buy
Blue cardstock sheets
2
Colored construction paper strips
20
Fish body template
1
Ribbon streamers in assorted colors
6
Cotton string
1 meter
Large wiggle eyes
2
Glue sticks
2
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Hole punch
1
Washable markers
1 pack
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Who this list is for
A paper weaving fish kite craft is for 7-year-olds making an indoor hanging fish decoration, not a kite for outdoor flying. Its woven body gives children a clear over-and-under paper pattern to practice.
How to use this list
Trace the fish body template onto blue cardstock, then use the ruler and pencil to mark cutting lines. Cut slits in the body and weave colored construction paper strips over and under through them. Add large wiggle eyes, washable marker details, ribbon streamers, and a cotton string hanger. Use the hole punch for the hanging point.
Common mistakes
Do not cut the slits all the way through the fish edges, or the woven strips will fall out. Keep the construction paper strips flat rather than pulling them tight. This is an indoor decoration, so do not treat the cotton string and ribbon streamers as parts for a flying kite.
What is on this list
The list includes two blue cardstock sheets, 20 colored construction paper strips, one fish body template, six ribbon streamers, and one meter of cotton string. You also need two large wiggle eyes, two glue sticks, child-safe scissors, a hole punch, washable markers, a ruler, and pencil. Cross off supplies you already own.
When you are done
Check that each woven strip is glued at its ends if needed, then let the fish dry flat. Hang it indoors by the cotton string and keep extra paper strips for another woven pattern.
FAQ
Who is "Paper weaving fish kite craft for 7-year-olds" for?
A paper weaving fish kite craft is for 7-year-olds making an indoor hanging fish decoration, not a kite for outdoor flying. Its woven body gives children a clear over-and-under paper pattern to practice.
How should I use "Paper weaving fish kite craft for 7-year-olds"?
Trace the fish body template onto blue cardstock, then use the ruler and pencil to mark cutting lines. Cut slits in the body and weave colored construction paper strips over and under through them. Add large wiggle eyes, washable marker details, ribbon streamers, and a cotton string hanger. Use the hole punch for the hanging point.
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper weaving fish kite craft for 7-year-olds"?
Do not cut the slits all the way through the fish edges, or the woven strips will fall out. Keep the construction paper strips flat rather than pulling them tight. This is an indoor decoration, so do not treat the cotton string and ribbon streamers as parts for a flying kite.
What is on the "Paper weaving fish kite craft for 7-year-olds" list?
The list includes two blue cardstock sheets, 20 colored construction paper strips, one fish body template, six ribbon streamers, and one meter of cotton string. You also need two large wiggle eyes, two glue sticks, child-safe scissors, a hole punch, washable markers, a ruler, and pencil. Cross off supplies you already own.
What should I do when I am done?
Check that each woven strip is glued at its ends if needed, then let the fish dry flat. Hang it indoors by the cotton string and keep extra paper strips for another woven pattern.
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