Everyone these days is obsessed with technology, be it smart phones, computers, or televisions. Kids learn the most observing adults around them so, as parents, you should not be surprised to see your kids developing the habit of looking to some screens for entertainment. If you want your kids not to spend much time in front of the screen instead do some creative activities, then you reach the correct place. Here Montessori art teachers have shared some awesome paper craft ideas that you can easily do with your little ones.

Easy Paper Craft Ideas for Kids :

These paper craft ideas are quite easy to do with kids and these do not need any unusual supply.

Paper Fish Ceiling Décor : If your kids love to fish, then this would be a great piece to decorate the ceiling.

Materials :

• Colored construction paper
• Stapler
• Scissors
• Glue
• Punching machine
• Googly eyes
• String

How to do :

• Take two same-colored sheets and fold each of them in the accordion style.
• Line up the papers by placing the last accordion fold of one sheet against the first of the second.
• Gather together both the papers in the accordion folds and staple them together.
• Start opening up the folds until you have the form and then glue the ends together.
• Now, cut a triangle for the tail and stick it and the googly eyes onto the fish.
• Once it is done, hang it with a string from the ceiling.

Superhero Cuffs : In Rowland Heights CA city preschools, craft teachers encourage their students to make superhero cuffs using papers.

Materials :

• Toilet paper rolls
• Metallic paint
• Scissors
• Glitter
• Glue

How to do :

• First, paint the toilet paper rolls and sprinkle glitters on them to make them look brighter. Then let it dry.
• Now, cut a slit on one side and round the corners.
• Add some stickers and shapes to make it look beautiful.

Paper Roll Owls : In Montessori art classes kids make these owls using mainly toilet paper rolls and can use it as a decorative piece in their rooms.

Materials :

• Toilet paper rolls
• Scissors
• Pencils
• White and black foam pieces
• Craft paper
• Glue

How to do :

• First, make a semi-circle at the top part of the roll and cut it out.
• Now use the cutout as a template and draw a semi-circle on the opposite side. Cut that out as well. These will be the wings.
• Wrap the outside of the paper roll with craft paper. Trim the paper accordingly.
• Cover one side of each semi-circle with glue, place it on the craft paper, and trim accordingly.
• Cut the white and black foam to make eyes and yellow craft paper for the beaks.
• Now stick everything onto the main body.

Paper Bunny Hat : This is one of the easiest paper cutting arts for kids.

Materials :

• Paper plates
• Paint

How to do :

• Fold the plate in half.
• Now, cut a hole for the head and leave some of the plate uncut around the head opening.
• Shape the bunny ears from the center part of the plate.
• Paint the ears according to your choice.