Taco Fiesta Day / Papel Picado Banners
Papel Picado Banners
Older children fold and cut tissue paper into lacy Mexican-style banners to hang across the room.
How to run it
- Fold a sheet of tissue paper in half several times.
- Cut small shapes along the folds.
- Unfold carefully to reveal the pattern.
- Glue the top edge over a string to make a banner.
You will need
- tissue paper
- scissors
- string
- glue sticks
Make it easier or harderUse thicker paper and simple cuts for younger children, or have older children design detailed patterns.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children explore cultural traditions through art.
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