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How to make fun paper springs

July 12, 2017 by Kate 10 Comments

When you’re wanting a quick activity for your children, who are complaining of being bored, then I have the perfect idea for you. Check out below how to make fun paper springs with your children. They look gorgeous and are wonderful for developing fine motor skills. 

How to make Paper Springs for fine motor development and as a fun activity to do at home, school or on camp
It’s school holidays here in Australia at the moment and Possum (aged 5 years) has been keeping busy crafting with my secret coloured paper stash. For a bit of fun I taught her how to make these bouncy paper springs and she has been making them consistently ever since! *haha* 

Recommended age: 5 years + 
(Strict and active supervision is required on all my activities shared). 

You might remember making them when you were at school. They are lots of fun and teachers will often have their students make these as they are great for developing fine motor skills. 

How to make a paper spring

How to make fun paper springs

To make these paper springs you will need – 

  • 2 x strips of paper (roughly 2cm x 20cm)
  • Tape
  1. Begin by overlapping the ends of the coloured paper at a right angle (as shown above). Tape into position. 
  2. Snuggly fold the bottom strip of paper over the top one.
  3. Next, snuggly fold the now lower strip of paper over the paper which is now on top.
  4. Continue this pattern of always folding the lower strip of paper over the top strip
  5. Use a small piece of tape to secure both ends together
  6. Have fun with your paper spring

Making paper springsHere is another great visual that shows you how to make paper springs. 

making paper springs

These were lots of fun to make and a really great holiday activity for kids to do when they are bored and looking for something to do. Possum made so many and she certainly got better and better as it with the practice. 

Paper springs for kids to make and play
Hopefully now you know how to make paper springs and you can teach your own child how to make them. Once they learn they will take off and make many great crafts and decorations with them. They really are something that suits older children, but younger children can still have a go and succeed with guidance. Making these paper springs is also really great for fine motor development. 

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Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Art & Craft, Craft, Fine Motor, Uncategorized Tagged With: colour, fine motor, paper

Comments

  1. gail says

    July 13, 2017 at 1:13 am

    i wish i could share this on Facebook

    Reply
    • Kate says

      July 13, 2017 at 8:29 am

      Hi Gail. Yes, you actually can. I’ve share this on my ‘Laughing Kids Learn’ Facebook page so you can share it from there. Otherwise, here is the link you can share from .

      https://www.facebook.com/LaughingKidsLearn/photos/a.226649714130825.49680.226579400804523/1244568639005589/?type=3

      Reply
  2. Ivy Norton says

    August 5, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    This is great, my 4 year old daughter is gonna go nuts when we try it this weekend. She loves crafting!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      August 5, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      Oh I’m so pleased you think it will interest her. It’s lots of fun and my 5 year old just makes soooooo many of them. They are gorgeous! Thank you for contacting me Ivy.

      Reply
  3. Haley says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:37 am

    Good fun for kids!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      September 1, 2020 at 10:13 am

      Thank you

      Reply

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