Earth Day / Woven Recycled Place Mats
Woven Recycled Place Mats
Children weave strips of junk mail and cereal boxes into sturdy, colourful place mats.
How to run it
- Cut a cereal box panel into a base with parallel slits, leaving a border.
- Cut junk mail and magazine pages into long strips.
- Weave strips over and under through the slits.
- Tape or glue the ends and laminate or cover with contact if desired.
You will need
- cereal boxes
- junk mail
- scissors
- glue
- tape
Make it easier or harderPre-cut strips and slits for younger children; older children can make complex patterns.
SafetySupervise scissor use.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children reuse materials and practise patterning through weaving.
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