Here is a craft that utilizes different abilities. My residents enjoy making useful crafts, as well as attractive ones. This craft can be altered in many ways, by changing embellishments, paper, size, decorating styles.
Here I used simple card stock in the normal large sheet size (11' X 18'")and folded them to about 1 1/2" inch to 2cm, and then repeated going back and forth, to create the fan. You can also use plain paper, paint, or do some collage with pictures from magazines.
Then I attached the two ends together using two staples, one at the top and the other at the bottom.
Using a hot glue gun, I glued Popsicle sticks on either sides of the fan, for the handle. Tongue depressors can also be used but are larger and may need to be painted, to increase the attractiveness of the handle.
Next using ribbon, wrap the handle and glue. I prefer the hot glue gun, as it really holds everything in place immediately. I also attached some more ribbon at the end for a bit of a tail/flare.
*Hint: I like finding information ahead of time on the history of fans, clothing, or even fashion. Most of this is readily available at the library and I prefer to search online and reserve materials, then pick them up. During the project, I like to stimulate conversations on the use of fans, we were having a heat wave and everybody had SOMETHING to say about it. Reminiscing is a great way to keep the project interesting, and full filling.
Benefits:
*to reminisce about past summer heat experiences
*to increase awareness about the dangers of getting heat exhaustion or getting overheated
*to reminisce about childhood summer experiences
*to create an attractive handmade fan
*to increase independence
