Kick the school year off with this fun, easy-to-follow paper bowl craft that will inspire your students’ creativity and get them excited for hands-on learning in the classroom! Recommended for 1st grade – 5th grade.

Materials:

• Three patterned card-stock papers
• Quarter (coin) or 1″ circle paper punch
• Scissors
• Balloon
• Small bowl
• String
• Glue
• Water
• Paintbrush
• Piece of cardboard
• Spray gloss sealant

Step 1:

Select three-patterned card-stock papers.

Step 2:

Use the quarter to trace 30 circles on the card-stock papers. Skip this step if you have a 1″ circle paper punch.

Step 3:

Cut the circles out with your scissors or use your 1″ circle paper punch.

Step 4:

Blow the balloon up to the diameter of your bowl. Tie a knot in the balloon. Place the balloon in your bowl and tie the end down for stability.

Step 5:

Mix one part glue and one part water.

Step 6:

Use a paintbrush to cover the top of the balloon in the mixture you just made.

Step 7:

Place paper circles in an overlapping pattern on the balloon to cover the part of the balloon that’s coated in the mixture.

Step 8:

Use a paintbrush to paint a thin layer of the glue and water mixture over the paper circles on the balloon. Then, let the bowl dry overnight.

Step 9:

Use a pin or scissors to pop the balloon. Carefully remove the hardened paper bowl.

Step 10:

Teachers: We need your extra special assistance for this step! Place the paper bowl on a piece of cardboard and spray with gloss sealant.

Voila, your beautiful bowl is complete!

We love seeing what your classrooms create! Make sure to post a photo and tag it with #abekacrafts.