By Neysela Dasilva-Reed,
We often find discarded objects just lying around at home. What could be better than finding ways to recycle these objects into fun activities?
Recently in our Little New-Yorkers program, which meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 3:30 pm, we read The Earth Book by Todd Parr to get our little ones to think about the different ways we can be a little nicer to our planet. The book is full of useful tips for little everyday changes we can use to make a real difference. There’s even a checklist at the very end of the book with handy tips like “put your underwear in the freezer when it’s hot” to stay cool.
As fun and helpful as that tip is, perhaps we’ll just start with a creative way to reuse a paper bag!
What you’ll need:
- Brown paper bag
- Ribbon
- Backpack details template
- Glue stick
- Stapler
- Scissors
Here’s how to make your very own paper bag backpack:
1. Start with the backpack pieces template. Color it in any way you like.
2. Cut the 3 pieces out and fold along the thick black lines.
3. Take the front pocket and apply glue along the edges to create a pocket.
4. Apply glue to the back and stick it onto the bottom of the paper bag.
5. Take the tab and apply glue on small tabs either side. Stick onto the middle of the paper bag.
6. Then take the top handle, apply glue onto the inside.
7. Open the paper bag and apply the top handle to the back of the paper bag.
8. Take your ribbon, fold in half and leave a little loop free.
9. Staple this to the back of the bag.
10. Staple the opposite ends to the bottom of the bag.
11. Done!
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