I’m so excited to share a super fun craft activity with you. We’re going to make colorful paper faces that show all kinds of different expressions! This activity is perfect for kids aged 5 to 7, and it’s a great way to use your imagination and have fun with shapes and colors.
What You’ll Need
Before we start, let’s gather some supplies. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Colorful paper in different sizes
- Scissors (with help from an adult)
- Glue or a glue stick
- Markers or crayons
Step 1: Cutting Out the Shapes
To start, select some vibrant paper to cut out the various components of your paper faces. For the head, you can create squares, ovals, triangles, or even circles. The best thing is that you can enlarge or decrease the size of these forms! It’s up to you if you want a large round face or a small square one!
Cut out the smaller shapes for the mouth, ears, nose, and eyes next. Recall that the features of the face can vary in size and shape. This will enable you to display a range of facial expressions. Depending on the expression you wish to create, you can cut a wide smile or a small frown.
Step 2: Assembling the Paper Faces
The fun part is about to begin: assembling your paper faces! To begin, adhere the head form to a different sheet of paper that will serve as the background. Next, incorporate the mouth, nose, and eyes. Consider the appearance you wish your face to have. Is it content, taken aback, or drowsy? You can convey different emotions by twitching your eyes or altering the curve of your mouth.
Remember the ears, and perhaps even a little hair! You can cut out a shape for a hat or create wavy hair using tiny strips of paper. There are countless options!
Step 3: Adding the Final Touches
You can add more details using markers or crayons after your face is fused together. Perhaps your face would benefit from some freckles, rosy cheeks, or even a mustache! Additionally, you can customize the background to reflect the expression on your face. If your face is content, depict a bright sky. Perhaps include a moon and stars if it’s slumbering.
Step 4: Show Off Your Expressions!
Now that you’ve finished your 3D paper face, take a moment to look at the expression you’ve created. Does your face look excited, sad, or maybe a little silly? This activity is a great way to learn about how different shapes and colors can show different feelings.
