Making Paper

OBJECTIVE: Learn to make paper from recycled scraps of paper.

GRADE: K-4

MATERIALS:

• Scraps of computer paper
• Water
• Bowl
• Blender
• Plastic dish tub or roasting pan
• Felt or old wool blankets
• Large spoon
• Bards for pressing

PROCEDURES: Follow the steps on Aunt Annie's Home Page

PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: This activity could be done at home with parent supervision. Recycling paper is an awareness the parents could instill in their children.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Check the library for books about papermaking.

• Jackson, Paul. The Encyclopedia of Orgami & Papercraft Techniques. (1991) Philadelphia, PA: Running Press.

EVALUATION: Children successfully make paper!