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Paper Crafts

Looking for easy craft activities? Write thoughtful messages in these paper hearts to appreciate your family and friends.

You’ll need:

• Paper
• Paperclip
• Scissors and Glue
• Straw (can be replaced by chopstick)
• Colouring materials

Try this out and tag us at @publiclibrarysg with #librarysg 😀

Source: Paper Heart Flower Craft | Mothers Day Craft for Kids (14 April 2018 )

Be curious! Check out these eBooks for ideas to transform paper into awesome creations.

Awesome Paper Projects You Can Create (Imagine It, Build It)

Marne Ventura

Publisher: Capstone, 2017

Don't throw out those old newspapers and paper bags. Use them to make something cool instead! Artistic readers will love making awesome paper projects such as origami puzzle cubes, Chinese finger puzzles, amazing space stations, and much more. Easy step-by-step instructions will have readers making awesome paper creations in no time!

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Origami Games: Hands-on Fun for Kids!

Joel Stern

Call Number: English736.982 STE -[ART]
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2010

Origami Games is a unique twist on the traditional origami paper craft book. It contains clear and easy illustrated instructions for creating whimsical origami game pieces. At its heart, it offers suggestions on how to use origami to play both fun, competitive, and cooperative games, building individual skills and teamwork.

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For more stay-home activities to engage children, visit:

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Tip for parents:

School holidays provide an opportunity to create happy memories with our children. One-on-one time makes children feel loved and secure. Set aside 20 minutes, or longer each day to make them feel important.

Source: Tips for parenting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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