Start with a cultural sampling of celebrations throughout Asia, and then make a paper cut of the current zodiac calendar animal, or another.  Using just paper, scissors, and glue, exercise crucial foundational small motor skills and the concept of positive and negative space, and the almost-lost arts of cutting and gluing. 

Best for ages 6 years +
60-90 minutes
 
WHAT YOU NEED:
Colored backing paper ie. construction paper
Scissors
Glue stick or white glue

BUILD A SERIES:
Papel Picado
Shadow Puppets
Southern China