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How to make a pop up card

Learn how to make a pop up card and about levers and mechanisms at the same time. http://bit.ly/1RRTFmG

Tips for Parents

  • Here's how to talk to your child about it

    You learned how to make a pop-up card with levers and mechanisms. Cut, fold, draw, and tape to create a special card.

  • Some activities you can do with your child now

    - Help your child cut out shapes from paper for their own pop-up card - Encourage your child to draw a picture on the card like Sidney drew a Santa - Assist your child in folding and sticking the card together like in the video - Play with your child using the pop-up card to show how the mechanism works

  • Pretend play with your child

    **Game Name: Pop-Up Card Creations** **Game Instructions:** You and your child will take turns creating pop-up cards. Gather cards, paper, scissors, pens, and tape. Follow the steps Sidney showed, then exchange cards and make a new one together. Get creative and have fun making unique pop-up designs!

  • 1 take away from the video for your child

    Create something with care and attention to detail, like making a pop-up card. Your effort will bring joy to others.