Are you looking for an easy way to do paper weaving with kids?

Are you not wanting to cut all those mats for your students?

In this tutorial, I will show you how to make a paper weaving the easy way – with a FREE template included. I thought I had posted about this template and technique but realized I never did. In a Facebook art teacher group, another member asked for a source to buy paper looms, which gave me the reminder that I wanted to have this template available for others to use. Then, I decided I needed to make a little tutorial to go along with it! This is a staple in my art curriculum and I do this with first graders every year in some form or another.

Colorful patchwork art with pink, purple, and red squares decorated with hearts, stars, and spirals. Features vibrant feathers along the edges, resembling a paper weaving masterpiece.

Choose a Paper Weaving Theme

Want to turn this into a Valentine’s project? Go for reds, pinks, and plenty of hearts! Feeling wintery? Try cool blues, crisp whites, and snowflake designs. Or, you can leave the color scheme and designs completely up to the kids. There are many fun ways to make this project unique.

Another fun twist on this project is to use patterned scrapbook paper or painted papers for the strips.

Watch the Paper Weaving Video Tutorial Below!

Paper Weaving Template

Here is the FREE paper weaving template I am using in this video. (If you like what you see, be sure to follow me on TPT!) The template comes with written directions on how best to pick the settings on your printer. You will need to cut paper strips for your students to use. I usually cut strips around 1.5″ wide.

With this template, the kids are able to cut completely on their own with minimal help. I find that first grade and up works best for this project. Usually there is a child or two who may be confused and I try to encourage the peers who catch on quick to help out their neighbor.

Art Supplies Used:

Below is a list of some of the products I use in this video (as an Amazon Affiliate I receive a small amount of commission at no extra cost to you):

Astrobrights Cardstock– for the loom

Tru-Ray Construction Paper or Astrobrights Copy Paper for the paper strips

White Paint Markers

Crayola Construction Paper Crayons

Crayola Metallic Markers

Foam Shape Stickers

Heart Shape Stickers: from Michaels craft store in the seasonal section

Colorful paper weaving craft with red, pink, and purple squares, decorated with various shapes and feathers. The text above reads "Easy Paper Weaving Tutorial." Includes a free template for you to start crafting effortlessly.

If you’ve enjoyed this post, please do me a favor and “pin” it to save for later or share with a friend! Your support means a lot. If you have any questions at all, watch the video to see the process in action. Then, download the template which has more detailed specs for printing and using the template. If you still have questions, feel free to comment below and I’ll do my best to help you out!

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