Paper Abstract

Paper Abstract

Paper Abstract

Suitable for Kindergarten to Third Grade

- an abstract work of art

- children can also use the same concept 
  to design their own roller coaster
- these look stunning when put on display 
  on a bulletin board or even on tables

Materials

- colored paper (the more colors the 

  better) cut into long rectangles of varied 

  widths - I like cartridge paper in pastel 

  and bold colors

- rectangular background paper (black or 

  dark blue is recommended to show the 

  contrast of colors - the color chosen should not be used as one to be glued on 

- construction paper can be used for the background - I prefer the 9 X 12 size

- glue sticks

Construction - Abstract

- demonstrate how the rectangular strips of paper can be cut to desired lengths and ask for 

  ideas on how to fold and twist them in different ways (zigzag, looped pointed)

- also encourage varied heights, colors, folds and twists

- the strips can also go over and under one another to add interest

- remind them that when creating an abstract, it's not a picture, anything goes and it should 

  be all mixed up

- glue down on the black or dark blue rectangular paper so that the paper is sticking up in 

  the air - some demonstrating is recommended ( the ends of the long rectangular strips do 

  not necessarily have to be glued down near each other

Roller Coaster

- the same technique as the abstract can be used except smooth strips would be used

- it may also be more organized