{"id":1248,"date":"2020-03-27T09:08:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T13:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/zechar\/?p=1248"},"modified":"2020-03-27T09:08:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T13:08:10","slug":"happy-friday-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/zechar\/2020\/03\/27\/happy-friday-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Friday, Everyone!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We  are wrapping up a week of paper folding and creating.  Today I have some paper fish- there are two.  The first one will be easier for younger students, but fun for everyone.  Don&#8217;t worry about having the right size paper- almost any will work.  You can decorate with crayons or markers or whatever you have available!   If you stay with her after the fish she will show you some other folding ideas- butterfly, etc&#8230;..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Paper-Fish-craft.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Fan Fish Craft for kids - how to make a paper fish craft - this is such a cute and easy DIY Paper Fish for Kids to make. A lovely Summer Decoration and for under the sea study units. They make great DIY Greeting Cards too!\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paper Fan Fish Craft - How to make a Paper Fish Decoration -Paper Decor DIYs\" width=\"692\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TgU0MiZ4mCA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now for you older art students- folding and weaving!  A fish, too, but it using some folding and some weaving techniques.  First step by step, second a video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_9f9346cc-c2f7-4bdb-8172-61a6aa808ee7_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_9f9346cc-c2f7-4bdb-8172-61a6aa808ee7_big.jpg\" alt=\"To make the woven fish from paper you will need:\n\n2 strips of paper  1\/2 inch wide by 11 inches long\nscissors\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the woven fish from paper you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 strips of paper 1\/2 inch wide by 11 inches long<br>scissors2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_9be2e8ba-a1d6-4055-b963-943bd0a77220_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_9be2e8ba-a1d6-4055-b963-943bd0a77220_big.jpg\" alt=\"Fold the 2 strips in half.\nPlace one horizontally with opening on the right.\nPlace the second strip vertically with opening at the top.\n\nInsert the bottom layer of the horizontal strip between the layers of the vertical strip\nand slide it all the way in\n\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold&nbsp;the 2 strips in half.<br>Place one horizontally with opening on the right.<br>Place the second strip&nbsp;vertically&nbsp;with opening at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert&nbsp;the bottom layer of the horizontal strip between the layers of the vertical strip<br>and&nbsp;slide&nbsp;it all the way in<br>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_5fe9098b-583b-4e87-bb70-769381817b3c_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_5fe9098b-583b-4e87-bb70-769381817b3c_big.jpg\" alt=\"result\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>result4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_8cda4c37-91d4-4041-8733-86119b06976c_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_8cda4c37-91d4-4041-8733-86119b06976c_big.jpg\" alt=\"Curve the top layer of the vertical strip backwards and down between the horizontal layers\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Curve the top layer of the vertical strip backwards and down between the horizontal layers5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_8d0f114b-64db-4e9c-a0f4-6002fbde8487_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_8d0f114b-64db-4e9c-a0f4-6002fbde8487_big.jpg\" alt=\"Bring the back horizontal strip through the loop you just made\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring the back horizontal strip through the loop you just made6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_02772097-e908-468c-a75f-82fa2a80965b_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_02772097-e908-468c-a75f-82fa2a80965b_big.jpg\" alt=\"Bring the bottom vertical strip (on the right) up through the loop you created in the last step\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring the bottom vertical strip (on the right) up through the loop you created in the last step7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_621dcd87-49fa-40a2-90da-8a78ccfc7d2b_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_621dcd87-49fa-40a2-90da-8a78ccfc7d2b_big.jpg\" alt=\"Gently pull the ends to tighten\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gently pull the ends to tighten8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_e1a8e0a7-0f8d-4f0c-9bcf-1b877012740e_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_e1a8e0a7-0f8d-4f0c-9bcf-1b877012740e_big.jpg\" alt=\"Flip over to the back side\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flip&nbsp;over to the back side9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_53426266-a0f9-4fc2-b973-77888436ebdd_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_53426266-a0f9-4fc2-b973-77888436ebdd_big.jpg\" alt=\"Slant the top vertical strip to the right\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Slant the top vertical strip to the right10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_521c6681-38d7-4fcd-8ed9-10a16f5fcc0f_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_521c6681-38d7-4fcd-8ed9-10a16f5fcc0f_big.jpg\" alt=\"Insert the right horizontal strip into the loop that is between the 2 vertically ends\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert&nbsp;the right horizontal strip into the loop that is between the 2&nbsp;vertically&nbsp;ends11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_0ced84d3-676b-414e-88b2-ce526571c141_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_0ced84d3-676b-414e-88b2-ce526571c141_big.jpg\" alt=\"Pull it through all the way\nAdjust all the strips so they fall nicely in place\n\n\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull it through all the way<br>Adjust all the strips so they fall nicely in place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_2be80808-65fb-469a-a3ad-11994a836406_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_2be80808-65fb-469a-a3ad-11994a836406_big.jpg\" alt=\"Cut the ends at an angle to create the fins\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the ends at an angle to create the fins13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_1447ec50-24a3-4662-9e27-fed282ab9070_big.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ucandostuff.com\/FrameWork\/Upload\/StepImage_1447ec50-24a3-4662-9e27-fed282ab9070_big.jpg\" alt=\"and your woven fish is finished!\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>and your woven fish is finished!\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pin.it\/6fw50iO\">https:\/\/pin.it\/6fw50iO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need 6 strips of paper, 3 each of two different colors.  You are going to weave with the strips so you want them to be thin to learn how to do it.  When you figure it out, you can make the strips thicker and make fish of all sizes !  The video is quick, but you can watch it over and over and make some really cool fish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have fun, check back- I will add something to do over the weekend in case you are looking for a creative outlet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mean time- do your schoolwork, get outside for some fresh air, help  around the house and Be Kind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are wrapping up a week of paper folding and creating. Today I have some paper fish- there are two. The first one will be easier for younger students, but fun for everyone. Don&#8217;t worry about having the right size paper- almost any will work. 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