When drawing, modeling and classical appliqué get boring, new unusual artistic techniques come to the rescue. One of these techniques is creating works from colored paper strips, twisted in a special way. Being a rather complex, painstaking creative activity, quilling for children provides the opportunity to develop concentration, perseverance, fine motor skills, and diligence. This type of creativity can be mastered in kindergarten or at home with children aged four years and older. Below we will analyze the most popular and affordable schemes suitable for preschoolers of different age groups.

To make crafts for children, quilling requires the simplest set of tools and stationery:

• Paper of different colors, preferably double-sided.
• Glue stick or PVA (it is important that it is thick).
• Small sharp scissors.
• Pencil or any round stick.
• Brushes.
• The base for the picture is thick paper or cardboard.

The creation of the painting itself takes place in several stages:

Children of 4 and even 3 years old can be introduced to this sequence of work. At first it will be difficult for them to roll the paper sheets, but over time they will get used to it.

More complex manipulations with paper are suitable for children 6-7 years old and older; they are taught to make spirals from individual strips, as well as other specific blanks.

The basic shape on which quilling patterns are based is a spiral. By compression, stretching and bending, drops, leaves, eyes, curls, semicircles, waves, hearts, crescents are created from a spiral.

To form a spiral from a strip of paper:

• Take a thick needle with a large eye, insert one end of the paper tape into it, and secure it.
• Twist the strip itself around the needle.
• Glue the free tip to the resulting spiral so that it does not unwind.

You can also wind the strips onto a pencil, felt-tip pen, brush or pen. The resulting round “lambs” are compressed, stretched, and bent to obtain more refined shapes, which are used in a variety of subjects.

Examples of crafts for kids

Most often quilling is for children younger age(3-4 years) includes flower arrangements. Little children are able to create a large flower, a sun, a snowflake, a bouquet in a vase or basket (the vase is glued on or drawn separately), butterflies with round multi-colored wings. Kids draw or glue stems and cores for daisies.

Another subject is a summer meadow. The kids can handle preparing the background on their own. To do this, you need to completely cover the cardboard with green paint. Flowers different sizes and flowers can be glued onto the base in a chaotic manner, and then add stems, green leaves, and the sun with felt-tip pens. Such a clearing located on “crumpled” corrugated paper looks interesting and unusual, especially if it is pasted on top of the main background, creating a passe-partout effect.

Plots for five-year-olds

Older children, from about 5 years old, have greater perseverance, attentiveness, and coordination of movements. They can be offered jobs of a higher level that have small parts, complex shapes, several objects in the composition.

Five-year-old children successfully cope with depicting animals using the quilling technique.

A good example of a plot that develops perseverance and will - autumn bouquet. To make the base, children are asked to cut out a template and glue a vase (made of cardboard, fabric, paper) into which rowan branches are placed. Moreover, the berries and leaves are made from paper spirals with minimal finishing touches. A few branches can be “dropped” under the vase. In this way, preschoolers will have to roll it up and place it on a sheet of paper. a large number of small details.

Quilling for older children

Boys and girls from the age of 6 are already good with scissors, have a developed sense of color and composition, and are able to come up with a plot themselves and carefully implement it.

A beautiful butterfly with large carved wings and an ornament inside is a wonderful gift for grandma. After all the elements are glued, the base of the butterfly can be cut out along the contour, then it will not look like a glued picture, but a real three-dimensional souvenir.

Using the same principle, large complex snowflakes with many curls, arrows, and cobwebs are created, which are used to decorate a group or apartment. Compact snowflakes can be hung on the Christmas tree, and large ones can be glued to the windows.

Postcards for March 8 or February 23 depict flowers, the sun, butterflies, dragonflies, military equipment and flags. Those made by a child look tender, elegant, and touching. voluminous tulips, located in a green meadow or standing in a vase. The landscape will become even more beautiful if you place a discreet rainbow in the sky.

The postcard frame can also be decorated with elements made from strips of paper, and the image itself can be supplemented with beads.

With an adult child of 9-10 years old, you can create a joint family composition, a large panel made in different techniques. They work on such a painting for several days, timed to coincide with their favorite holiday.

An idea for the New Year is an applique of an animal, a symbol of the coming year. The quilling composition is supplemented with elements made from textured paper and fabric, painted on with paints and placed in a frame where it will show off all year long.

Another option is a voluminous wreath for the door, the elements of which are applied to a figured board, plywood, or thick cardboard.

Conclusion

The good thing about the quilling technique is that you can implement any idea, it combines perfectly with other artistic techniques, and the process of creating crafts from paper “lambs” is interesting for both adults and children of all ages.

Children love to work with their hands, create masterpieces and proudly show and give them to relatives. In addition to the fact that creating crafts stimulates and develops imagination, instills a sense of taste, it directly affects development of fine motor skills. This means it helps the development of speech. Quilling is ideal for joint activities with children of any age, as we already mentioned in the previous article. We figured out what you need to start quilling, and in this article we will show you the most simple quilling patterns for children and beginners.

Quilling for preschool children (4, 5, 6, 7 years old)

Quilling crafts for children preschool age are distinguished by their simplicity and uncomplicated nature. However, it is precisely such crafts that are a step towards the development and creation of real masterpieces. At first, parents can make blanks for future cards and paintings themselves. Gradually, you can begin to involve your child in this. Choose the best one for him convenient tool for twisting paper strips, and show your baby how to twist them. At first the child will find it very difficult task, the strips will fall apart, and winding each of them will take a lot of time. Encourage your child, help and guide him, and soon he will be able to do preparations just like you.

Quilling patterns for children

To create the most simple crafts from quilling you need to know the basic patterns of blanks. That is, an ordinary round blank can be given the following shapes, which can be open and closed.

Each form has its own name. The basic and simplest closed shapes are a droplet, a triangle, an eye, a leaf, a spiral, a wing, a semicircle, an arrow, a tulip, and a square. Open forms include curl, heart, wave, horns, and note. In the picture you can see them and understand how they are made.

The simplest quilling technique for children is flower-shaped crafts. The blanks are the same, but thanks to different colors you can create magnificent flowers different forms, sizes.

Currently, many children have poorly developed fine motor skills. And the study of the development of subtle differentiated movements of the fingers and hands shows that for many they are not focused enough. The complexly coordinated movements of the leading hand are especially poorly developed, i.e. ability to hold a pen or pencil as a working tool. The development of fine motor skills in preschool children is one of the current problems, because weakness and clumsiness in the movements of fingers and hands are factors that make it difficult to master the simplest skills and self-care skills necessary in life. In addition, the development of the hand is closely related to the development of speech and thinking of the child. The level of development of fine motor skills is one of the indicators of intellectual readiness for schooling. Typically, a child with a high level of development of fine motor skills is able to reason logically: he has developed memory, attention, and coherent speech.

The quilling technique is amazing: with its help you can create various, dare I say it, masterpieces that resemble a thin lace web; in one or two minutes you can create two- and three-dimensional shapes of a square, oval, star, cone, hemisphere from strips of paper. Then these volumetric forms, sometimes called modules, connecting and flowing one another, create a cascade of figures, leaves, flowers, obeying the endless imagination of the master artist.

Children really like this original and unusual type of needlework, the essence of which is to wind paper strips several millimeters wide, model with a small tool (toothpick) and create various compositions using the resulting forms. It is also noteworthy that both boys and girls enjoy quilling. Quilling is not only the development of motor skills, imagination, attention, thinking, aesthetics, etc., but also enormous opportunities to realize your creative potential.

The purpose of my work. Teach a new paper processing technique - quilling in your free time. I think that teaching quilling will be more effective if you work systematically and consistently with children, gradually increasing the level of complexity of the work and working together kindergarten and families.

Tasksmy work. Introduce a new type of design - quilling; teach how to make basic shapes (tight spiral, loose spiral, drop, arrow) and use them to create various compositions (from simple to complex); increase the level of development of motor skills, thinking, attention, memory, eye, creativity; cultivate perseverance and accuracy when performing work.

This type of paper rolling requires very little material(see figure): sheets of colored double-sided paper (A4 format), from which strips 5 mm wide are cut; wooden toothpicks (the tip is cut off and a small incision is made); PVA glue, additional material: cardboard, colored paper, pencils, etc.

Quilling technique

To make an element (mold), a strip is inserted into the hole and tightly wound around a toothpick. (see fig.,).

Carefully remove the roll from the toothpick and unroll it between your fingers to the desired diameter (children do this by eye) (see fig.).

Glue the outer end of the strip and let the glue dry (see fig.).

Workpieces can be given a variety of shapes by performing compressions and indentations (see fig.).

For senior and preparatory school groups, we have developed step-by-step lessons on topics.

First stage. Target. Learn to twist the element (shape) “free spiral” and stick it on the base (see fig.). Lesson topics: “Ladybug” (see fig.),"Apple Tree" (see fig.),"Caterpillar" (see fig.),"Mushroom fly agaric" (see fig.),"Lamb" (see fig.),"Grape" (see fig.),"Rowan" (see fig.),"Mimosa "(see fig.), « Christmas tree» (see fig.,).

Second phase. Target. Learn to twist the “droplet” element (shape) (see fig.). Lesson topics: “Rain” (see fig.),"Autumn, birch" (see fig.),"First leaves" (see fig.),"Verba" (see fig.),"Flower" (see fig.),"Snowflake" (see fig.),« New Year card» (see fig.).

Third stage. Target. Learn to twist and make elements (shapes) “eye”, “triangle” (see fig.). Lesson topics: “Palm tree”, “Turtle” (see fig.).

Fourth stage. Target. Learn to twist and make an element (shape) - a “curl”. Lesson topics: " Christmas tree decoration» (see fig.),"Aquarium with fish" (see fig.).

Fifth stage.Target. Learn to twist and make the “arrow” element (shape) (see figure). Topics lessons: “Cornflowers” (see fig.),"Flowers in a vase" (see fig.),"Bells" (see fig.),"Lilies of the valley" (see fig.).

Sixth stage. Target. Learn to assemble the received elements into a three-dimensional composition. Lesson topics: “Flower” (see fig.),"Tulip" (see fig.),"Butterfly on a Flower" (see fig.),"Hat for a Doll" ( teamwork) (see fig.),“Vase for sweets” (team work) (see fig.).

The proposed activity has a significant impact on personal development. Let us repeat that working in the quilling technique contributed to the development in children of perseverance, the ability to complete a task started (consistency and perseverance in achieving a set goal, requiring targeted volitional efforts), perseverance and accuracy. The ability to work with hands under the control of consciousness, coordination of hand and eye movements (visual-motor coordination, meaningful motor skills) develops.

A lot of work was done with parents: a master class was held on this topic, consultations were placed in the corner for parents: “Motor skills and its role in the development of a child,” “Developing interest in working with paper,” “Paper crafts (quilling).” The joint work of parents and children in making crafts satisfies the child’s need for active activity, promotes the desire to complete the work, and provides a real embodiment of thoughts and fantasies.

We talk a lot about the importance and necessity of developing fine motor skills in our little ones. They are helped with this by special toys and, of course, different types creativity: , . Today we will discuss another unusual and quite popular art form - quilling. Read on to find out what it is and how quilling is useful for children.

What is quilling?

Quilling(or also called paper rolling) is a technique for creating compositions using narrow and long strips of paper that are twisted into spirals.

Despite the fact that this type of creativity was invented a long time ago (at the end of the 14th century), it gained popularity in Russia quite recently. However, the benefits of quilling for children cannot be ignored. Quilling not only promotes the development of fine motor skills, thinking, accuracy and perseverance, but also provides a great opportunity to realize creative potential child, because the skillful use of this technique in combination with other types of creativity will allow you to create incredible compositions!

Using the quilling technique you can create amazing compositions!

Quilling for children: where to start

In stores you can easily find kits for children's quilling (with simple circuits and blanks). But you can start practicing this type of creativity with your child without special kits, because everything you need is most likely already at hand:

• PVA glue;
• toothpicks;
• colored paper;
• scissors.

Preparatory stage:

Cut colored paper into long strips of small width (from 1 to 15 mm), make a longitudinal cut on a toothpick, thus making a tool for winding strips of paper. That's it, you're ready!

You need to start mastering quilling with the simplest thing: show your child how to make a spiral.

Making a spiral is absolutely easy!

To do this, insert the edge of the strip into the hole of the toothpick and wrap the paper around it. Next, carefully remove the resulting roll and unwind it a little. After this, you need to coat the free edge of the strip with glue and glue it to our spiral. Ready!

Now it’s the young creator’s turn. Make several of these blanks with your child and use them in applications. How? Absolutely, whatever! These may be spots on the back ladybug, lamb fur coat, apples on a tree or berries on a branch, balls on a New Year tree.

If your child likes this type of creativity, you can continue to improve in it, creating very beautiful paintings.

Quilling is a great activity for kids, so this master class will tell you how to make paper beautiful picture. But first, a few simple schemes:

Flower using quilling technique for children

This application is suitable for children 3 - 4 years old. It is perfect for even the most beginners.

So, in order to make such an application with your child, you need to:

• Colored cardboard;
• Quilling strips;
• Glue;
• Brush;
• Quilling needle.

Description of work

Roll one strip of paper into a roll.

Glue the free end.

In this way, make the required number of petals, as well as the core of the flower.

Make leaves for the flower in the same way, but compress one side of the roll to make a drop-shaped figure.

Glue a stem from a strip of green paper to a sheet of cardboard. Glue all the flower elements to this stem. The flower is ready.

Clearing of flowers

A very simple application for children 4 - 5 years old.

What is necessary

• Cardboard;
• Colored paper;
• Glue;
• colored pencils or markers;
• Scissors.

Description of work

Prepare strips for quilling. Screw the strip onto a pencil, remove it and straighten it a little, and glue the edge to the spiral.

Make the required number of spirals.

In this composition for flowers you need 3 slightly straightened pink spirals, 3 slightly yellow bigger size, 3 yellow dense and 2 blue straightened.

For the petals: twist 5 spirals from green stripes, straighten them a little and flatten them on one side. The stem can be drawn.

For butterflies: 2 blue and 2 pink, the body can also be drawn.

You can get creative with color and add elements.

This is how the composition turned out.

Tulips in quilling style for children

The following application is suitable for children 6 - 7 years old.

• What is necessary
• Quilling strips;
• Paper;
• Pencil;
• Glue;
• Scissors;
• Beads.

Description of work

Screw one pink strip onto the pencil.

Bend as shown in the photo:

To make the buds different sizes, you need to make them from strips different lengths. To do this, glue several strips together.

Make spirals from green strips and flatten them on both sides to give them a leaf shape.

Glue the two strips not completely to each other, and curl the remaining ends a little. This will be the stem.

Now you need to assemble the first row of the composition.

Then the second row.

And the third row.

Decorate the work with beads.

Quilling is a very amazing technique with which you can create both fragile patterns and voluminous and unusual crafts. Quilling is very useful for preschool children, as it develops perseverance, imagination, patience and, very importantly, fine motor skills hands

Dandelion with children's hands

Now you can make a dandelion craft using the quilling technique for children.

What is necessary

• Double-sided paper;
• Scissors;
• Cocktail straws;
• Awl;
• Glue;
• Stationery knife;
• Ruler.

Description of work

Cut the paper into strips 0.5 cm wide.

Using an awl, twist the strips into very tight rolls. Glue the ends together.

Make cones from the rolls.

To do this, press a toothpick into the center until you get a cone. It is important that all cones are the same length.

Now you need to collect the flower. To do this, glue the cones together to form a sphere shape, but not completely. You need to leave a hole for the stem.

For the stem you need to cover the tube with green paper. Cut a green strip 5 cm wide with a fringe and, stepping back a couple of centimeters from the beginning of the tube, glue it.

Insert the stem into the sphere and that’s it, the dandelion is ready.

Using the quilling technique, crafts for children are unusual and very beautiful. Therefore, both girls and boys love to make such crafts.

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