Use patterns found on the Internet to create a base for original Valentine designs. Challenge students to create their own design as an extension activity.
Pop-up cards can be very complex or you can set exercises that are simple and straightforward. They can be plain, quick, and easy to make without mess or bother. But you can also give the students time and material to turn them into specimens that are stunningly attractive and greatly adorned. This article will also show some ways to bring in humour.
Ease In With Patterns
This pattern from robertsabuda.com is extremely simple, but with just a little effort, it can be quite a stunning Valentines Day offering
If you photocopy the pattern, you can give it to the class. Encourage the students to use it to make a card appropriate for their own age group and ability level.
Process
- practice with white photocopy for starters
- when they have practiced give them the pattern on coloured card
- to add effect, multi coloured card would be great
- corrugated or metallic card would ensure the kids become engaged
Brainstorm Ways To Finish Cards Uniquely
- Decorate with glitter and perhaps heart stickers
- Get the students to bring photos of their Valentine and glue them to the heart
- Draw a portrait of the Valentine on the pop-up section
- or draw a self portrait and frame it on the heart
Extension
Ask the students to do a simple Google Hunt for other pop-up Valentine designs and patterns from sites like eHow.com. Ask them to bring examples and share them with the class.
If you have students that need to be challenged, ask them to design a pop-up version of their own.
