Sept 06: Cardboard toys

Time: 12.30-2.30pm (please arrive 15-30 mins earlier)

Volunteers: Hasini, Dahamsi, Arani

Location: Nagaswatte

Attendance sheet

You will need:

  • Box cardboard

  • Scissors

  • Tape

  • Pens, pencil, eraser

  • Paint, paintbrush, water in a cup

Introduction (1 hour)

Today we are going to use refuse material to make animal toys.

We will start with making a small animal. Later feel free to experiment with trying to make other toys.

Main Activity

Handout

Step 1: Design your toy

Mark out on a sheet of paper the different parts of your toy.

Step 2: Cut it out of cardboard & slot together / assemble to see if it works.

Step 3: disassemble and draw a pattern on it and paint carefully and let dry.

Step 4: Then assemble for final photo! Add accessories if needed.

Conclusion

Bring everyone’s animals together and take a photo!

Next week:

Bring iratu and crepe/ oil paper or newspapers. We are making a lamp!