Who created paper dolls?
Paper dolls are thought to have originated in 18th-century France, when Marie Antoinette’s dressmaker created miniature documentary records of her mistress’s wardrobe. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, newspapers and magazines regularly printed paper dolls for readers to cut out.
What is the paper chain challenge?
The longest paper chain challenge is one of our favorite team building STEM challenges. The purpose of the challenge is for students to build the longest paper chain using only 2 pieces of paper and 1 foot long piece of masking tape. Grab the free instructions and recording sheets for this challenge here.
How do you make a paper doll chain?
Paper Dolls Instructions Take a piece of paper (8.5″ x 11″) and cut it lengthwise. Fold it into quarters accordion (pleated) style. Draw a figure of a person on the top layer. Be sure that the arms extend beyond the edge of the folded sheet. Cut the figure out and unfold. You will get a chain of dolls holding hands.
How to make paper doll chain?
Print and Cut Template. Print our free PDF pattern,and cut out the design in a simple cutout.
How to make paper chain dolls?
1) Cut a long wide strip of paper, with the dimensions depending on how big you want the paper dolls to be. 2) Use template to trace a boy or girl on the front fold… Make sure both arms and feet are along edges. 3) With a scissors, cut in the half-shape of the doll. You can make variations, like cutting one for boys, and another one for girls. 4) Pull the paper dolls apart and you should get a chain of paper dolls. Using your crayons and markers, draw faces and design the dolls’ clothing. 5) Connect one paper doll hand to others, to have a longer chain. And, there you have it. You have just made a Paper Doll Chain.
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