Carnival masks made of paper with your own hands: we make them with children. Master classes for preschool children, notes for teachers, a collection of ideas.
In this article you will find 5 master classes on making carnival masks from paper with children:
- Mask using paper cutting technique,
- Master class on making a paper headband mask (approximate scenario and step-by-step master class)
- Father Frost's workshop and making masks by children together with their parents (approximate scenario and step-by-step master class)
- Master class on making a caranival mask using papier-mâché technique with children.
- Master class on making a simple mask from paper or cardboard.
All master classes were prepared for you by readers of the Rodnaya Tropinka website - participants in the New Year's Masquerade competition of the Rodnaya Tropinka website and the free magazine for parents and teachers Games and Toys.
Master class 1. DIY paper cutting technique mask
Author of the master class: Alena Bernikova.
Paper cutting is an appliqué technique in which small pieces of paper are glued onto the base - the design. In this master class we will learn how to use this technique to make a hare mask with your own hands together with your child.
Tools and materials
To make a carnival hare mask we will need:
- White cardboard
- cotton wool
- Napkins (various colors)
- Scissors, stationery knife
- Glue stick
- Simple pencil
- Black felt-tip pen.
How to make a carnival bunny mask with children: step-by-step description
Step 1. Draw a bunny’s face on cardboard paper or print out a ready-made mask template. Cut out the mask.
Step 2. Next, take the napkins and cut them into small pieces and make balls out of them.
Step 3. Next, take the glue and start creating. We figure out which parts of the bunny’s face will be voluminous and glue napkin balls onto them close to each other. We make the fluffy parts of the muzzle using pieces of cotton wool.
Step 4. Using a felt-tip pen, draw the eyes and eyelashes of the hare on the mask. The carnival mask is ready!
Father Frost's Workshop"
The author of the master class and photographs is Yulia Anatolyevna Bogomolova, teacher at State Budgetary Educational Institution Lyceum 1564, educational institution “Raduga” (Moscow).
Progress of a master class for children on making carnival masks from paper “Snowman”
Children join the group to the accompaniment of music (the song “New Year’s Toys”).
Educator : Hello, guys! New Year is approaching! This is a magical holiday that both children and adults look forward to equally. To make the New Year's holiday fun and memorable, we must prepare well for it. Today we invited you to our creative workshop and offer you to make a New Year's craft - a mask. Look what I found near our kindergarten - what a big bag! And there was a letter attached to it. Let me open it and read what is written there (reads):
“Hello, dear children and kindergarten teachers! It’s snowing outside the window, which means New Year is coming! I’m going to visit you for a holiday, I’ll be walking to you for a long time, Through snow-covered fields, through snowdrifts, through forests... I’ll bring you a Christmas tree covered in snow-covered needles. I will congratulate you on the New Year and leave you gifts. You don’t sit idle, decorate the group with snowflakes, firecrackers, garlands, toys with frosty patterns, silver rain, multi-colored flags, noticeable drawings...
Therefore, throughout the Russian country I am issuing a Decree: to open all children’s institutions without delay, without any doubt, “Father Frost’s Workshops.” Let everyone come to glue, and sculpt, and cut out... Invite everyone to the workshops! See you soon, friends!”
Educator:
This is the necessary decree that Grandfather Frost issued! What's in the bag? Let's open! (Children and teacher open the bag). Look how much Santa Claus gave us - scissors and colored paper, cotton wool, plasticine, glue and a template. Let's try to guess: who does this template look like? (children answer). Of course, for the snowman.
Now the girls will tell us poems about a snowman:
Three balls, a bucket, a carrot and two coals for the eyes; Let's deftly insert the hand sticks: We glue the snowman.
The yard is full of snow. I made a snowman. Arms, legs, head, carrot nose, two eyes. I'll paint the mouth. Let the people rejoice!
Educator:
Well done girls!
Now we'll play a little. Physical school:
We are making a snowman - (Children show everything they talk about) Hat, nose, eyes, sides. He is neither small nor big (squat, stand up) A nice snowman came out! (Hands placed on the belt, body turns Left - Right)
Let's make a New Year's craft together - a snowman mask. Let's make a New Year's craft together - a snowman mask. Next, the teacher shows the children the stages of making a mask - a “Snowman” headband. Children perform a mask. How to make a snowman mask with preschool children is presented in the step-by-step photos below.
Step 1. Trace the snowman template.
Step 2. Sculpt a snowman's nose from plasticine, make eyes and buttons. Using the method of spreading plasticine along the contour of the part, make a bucket.
Step 3. Apply glue to the snowman using a pencil. Glue fluffy cotton wool.
Step 4. Decorate the snowman with snowflakes.
Educator: What great fellows! What beautiful snowmen we made. Let's take a photo together in our carnival masks and send a photo to Grandfather Frost. He will be very pleased that you made such beautiful crafts and that we are all looking forward to the New Year. The master class “Father Frost’s Workshop” is ending. Snowman mask" tea party.
Caps-masks for theatrical activities
Publications on the topic:
The advantages of theatrical activities in preschool educational institutions For many years, I have been working on the topic of introducing preschoolers to theatrical activities. Theater is an art, and that means kids.
Photo report “Knitted hats-animal masks for theatrical activities of children in preschool educational institutions” Knitted hats-animal masks for theatrical activities of children in preschool educational institutions. I bring to your attention hats - animal masks, knitted.
Summary of educational activities with elements of theatrical activities in the second junior group "Mushroom" Summary of educational activities with elements of theatrical activities in the second junior group "Mushroom". Program content.
Abstract on the formation of elementary mathematical activity “Riddles of Little Red Riding Hood” PROGRAM TASKS: To consolidate the ability to determine the previous, subsequent and missing number to the one named or indicated by a number within.
Summary of joint activities on speech development with elements of theatrical activity “A fairy tale has come to visit us.” Children enter the hall, greet guests and stand in a circle, holding hands. Vocal: We will all hold hands and smile at each other. On right.
Lapbook on theatrical activities “Theater is a beautiful art. It ennobles and educates a person. Anyone who truly loves theater always takes away a store of wisdom from it.
Organization of theatrical activities in preschool educational institutions Theatrical activities in kindergarten can be included, in accordance with the Federal State Educational Standard, in the educational activities carried out.
Project of innovative activity “Development of creative abilities of children through theatrical activities” PROJECT OF INNOVATION ACTIVITY on the topic: “EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE ABILITIES IN CHILDREN OF SENIOR PRESCHOOL AGE.
Project of joint educational activities of a teacher with older children “Little Red Riding Hood’s Helpers” Goal: to develop the development of intellectual abilities and cognitive interests in children. Objectives: Educational: Formation of application.
Club program for theatrical activities “Magic Masks” Explanatory note Speech development occurs in the process of objective, cognitive, communicative activity, and games. Theatrical.
Master class 4: papier-mâché carnival mask
Another traditional mask-making technique available to children aged 6 years and older is the papier-mâché technique. Using this technique, you can fashion a mask of any, even the most bizarre shape. You will learn how to make a papier-mâché mask from an ordinary roll of toilet paper in this step-by-step video. Children can also be involved in making papier-mâché. Of course, it will still be difficult for them to fashion a mask, but they will be happy to paint it with acrylic paints.
An example of a children's carnival mask using papier-mâché technique
This is the kind of mask Daria Kholina (6 years old) made from paper using the papier-mâché technique. Educator - Elena Anatolyevna Rim (MBDOU “Combined kindergarten No. 75 “Fairy Tale”, Moscow region, Sergiev Posad district, Shemetovo village, Novy district).
How to make such a mask:
Step 1. Make a cast from plasticine - the basis for making the mask. You need to make the shape of the mask that you want to make. In this case, you need to pay special attention to the impression of the nose and eyes. it is very important.
Step 2. Layer by layer, place pieces of paper (toilet paper) on the base using PVA glue. There should be 5-6 such layers (for the strength of the product).
Step 3. After 2-3 days, after the mask has dried, we give it the desired color, decorate it and thread an elastic band to the size of the head. This is what happened to six-year-old Dasha.
Types of puppet theaters and materials
Any parent can create their own home theater. You can also involve a child in this matter. Surely in this case the process will be more fun, and the baby will be busy.
For work, something that many people will definitely have at home is suitable. Even some waste materials will come in handy, so don’t rush to scrap them.
It could be:
- Disposable plastic tableware,
- Felt,
- Boxes of different shapes and sizes,
- Colored paper/cardboard,
- Rolls of paper towels, foil or toilet paper
What types of dolls are there?
- Stationary
- On hand
- Finger
Master class 5. Simple carnival mask made of paper
You don't have to make a complex mask at all. The simplest paper mask can be made very simply and quickly, and even kids can make it.
Here are examples of such masks.
Example of mask No. 1
The first mask was made by Kristina Shmatkova, 6 years old. Educator - Yulia Mansurovna Abasheva (MBDOU “Combined kindergarten No. 75 “Fairy Tale”, Moscow region, Sergiev Posad district, Shemetovo village, Novy district).
How to make such a mask quickly and easily:
Step 1. Come up with an image of a mask for the child.
Step 2. Cut out a mask from thick cardboard.
Step 3. Decorate with applique and sequins. Insert the elastic according to the size of the child's head.
The mask is ready!
Useful tips for making this type of mask
Tip 1. Such masks can be made based on a ready-made template. In this case, a picture of the mask is printed on a printer and cut out with scissors. It is glued onto thick cardboard. Holes for the elastic are made on the sides of the mask with a hole punch. An elastic band according to the size of the child's head is inserted into the mask.
Tip 2. You can sew parts to the mask. In this case, a part is cut out for the reverse side of the mask, which exactly follows the contour of the mask in shape. The seams are hidden under this part.
Tip 3. Any mask can be painted. It is better to paint masks with acrylic paints, because... They are durable and do not get dirty in the future. The mask can be stored and used in subsequent years.
Non-standard theater
In addition to standard and popular children's crafts, you can arrange your own performance using non-standard materials.
An original solution would be disposable utensils made of plastic or wood, in particular spoons. Selected characters are pasted or drawn on them, and decorated as desired. By the way, it is better to use acrylic paints for painting.
Yogurt jars, as well as plastic bottles of interesting and unusual shapes. They, like dishes, can be painted or covered with colored paper. In addition, you can make mini-scenes with decorations from bottles and arrange small stories there.
