Paper Toys: Animals: 11 Paper Animals to Build
What’s inside...
Paper Toys is a wonderful new series of interactive craft books that allow children to pop out and build their own paper toys. While complimentary, each volume in the series is designed by a different talented artist, lending a stylized look to their fanciful creations. With several themes to choose from including Robots, Monsters, Fantasy Creatures, and Animals, the options for imaginative play are endless. Printed on durable cardstock and die-cut, each toy is easy to assemble with no glue or scissors needed.
Why read this book
- Enhances motor skills through hands-on paper crafting.
- Fosters creativity and imagination with animal figures.
- Educational content about animal habitats and behaviors.
- Encourages interaction and play-based learning.
Discussion points
What was your favorite animal to build and why?
How do you think the animals feel in their environments, and what can we do to help animals in the wild?
If you could design your own paper animal, what would it be and why?
What did you learn about animal behaviors from building these models?
How can we use these paper animals to tell a story about nature?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their creativity by asking them to imagine their own paper animals. Discuss the importance of habitats and conservation to connect the activity with real-world issues. Use the building process as a bonding time, focusing on teamwork and problem-solving. Highlight the fun of learning through hands-on activities. Compliment their efforts to boost confidence and interest in continuous learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: Through constructing paper animals, children engage in a tactile, creative process that challenges them to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply creative thinking to solve problems in their daily activities and school projects, seeing everyday materials as tools for creation.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book guides children step-by-step on how to build each paper animal, reinforcing the importance of following directions carefully to achieve a desired outcome.
Real-World Application: This skill is directly transferable to academic settings, helping children excel in tasks that require close adherence to instructions.
Example Lesson: Patience and Focus
Explanation: Building paper animals requires careful attention to detail and patience to complete each fold and assembly, fostering improved concentration.
Real-World Application: This patience and focus can help children in all areas of learning, enhancing their ability to complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Assembling paper toys can be challenging and children may face difficulties. Overcoming these challenges teaches resilience and perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children learn to manage frustration and persist in the face of setbacks, a valuable life skill in both academic and personal pursuits.