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Supplies:
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Construction Paper - 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm (12" x 18") - 1 per student
- Crayola Fine Line Markers - 12 Count
- Crayola Construction Paper Crayons or Crayola Coloured Pencils
- Pencils
- Rulers
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/65b440f23d49ec1da2587037916c4897-stepSml.png)
- Fold the paper into 8 boxes.
- Fold it in half twice, widthwise (short end to short end).
- Open it up and fold it in half lengthwise (long end to long end).
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/37c6f7322bc197f2600433f50642e6ac-stepSml.png)
- Place the paper on the desk in the landscape position.
- There should be 4 boxes above the horizontal fold, and 4 boxes below it.
- Draw an 'X' from one corner to the other on the 2nd box from the left ABOVE the horizontal fold.
- Draw an 'X' from one corner to the other on the 3rd box from the left BELOW the horizontal fold.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/17532a4dd205baa88dc027d454dac525-stepSml.png)
- Use the 'X' lines as guides.
- Draw a triangle with the base on the horizontal fold in both boxes.
- Erase the rest of the 'X' lines.
- There should be a zigzag line in the middle of the paper.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/77bb801311f3f284a30a908dfb2a757f-stepSml.png)
- Fold the paper in half widthwise (short end to short end).
- Make a small cut in the corner of the paper at the end of the line so you can insert your scissors.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/936897395b24c57ceede2fcafc98a4cb-stepSml.png)
- Open up the paper and carefully insert your scissors.
- Cut along the zigzag line.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c75e4e4313e8fd3e77403330df7561e2-stepSml.png)
- Fold the paper in half lengthwise (long end to long end).
- Hold the edges of the paper and push towards the centre until you see a box formed.
- Keep pushing until all the pages line up.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/2a0c4647fc4d3d597aa9c2bd55e5837b-stepSml.png)
- Flatten the paper and fold it in half to make the book.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f030262b0f962ca4af03646ae1aaccfc-stepSml.png)
- Use construction paper crayons to colour the inside and the outside of the house.
- draw lots of story details
- include 3 architectural details
- blend colours by colouring one over another
- create shadows using grey and violets
- create contrast by putting light colours beside dark colours
- create lights where light is falling, and shadows in the corners
9
![Step 9](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c4299109dbd32a0a525b7c13536a5ea8-stepSml.png)
- Use a pencil to draw lines on the blank pages.
- Use a fine tip marker to write your story.
- Be careful to keep the pages in the correct order.
10
![Step 10](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/9fef611d338c1f2af416719d1202ccbf-stepSml.png)
- Fold the book together.
- View the book from all angles, inside and outside.
Subjects:
Grades:
Grade 2,
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6