This was probably one of our most successful projects.
SUPPLIES
newspaper template made from 8.5" x 11" white paper
old magazines, etc.
reference books - joke book, cookbook, nonfiction books
pencils or pens
coloring instruments - crayons, markers etc.
double-sided tape
INSTRUCTIONS
Print the newspaper template on 8.5" x 11" white paper. (pic 1) Print enough for everyone. Tell everyone the name of the project. It worked well when we asked everyone to start by coming up with a name for their newspaper and printing it in big letters over the top.
Then they were asked to fill in each block with a different article - examples would be:
- an upcoming event at home or in school
- community news
- recipe
- joke
- sports scores
- poll of friends
Then participants can fill in the squares. They can draw and color illustrations or cut out pictures from old magazines and tape them in place with double-sided tape. (pics 2-5)
When everyone's done, sit back in the circle and pass around everyone's newspaper. It really is a lot of fun!
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