What’s that noise? That’s the sound of recycled paper preparations! Here at KidsQuest we are busily shredding newsprint in anticipation of Friday’s Family Adventures in Recycled Paper Making workshop! Below are some of the fun things we're planning:

1. Paper with “Add-ins”                
We use shredded comics for color, shredded office paper for texture, and glitter for sparkle!

2. Colored Paper                
We use liquid watercolor to dye the paper without staining clothes!   
            
3. Plantable Paper                
Yep - that’s paper you can plant after you finish writing on it. The secret? Tiny flower seeds stuck in the paper pulp!  

Can’t make it to the workshop but want to get in on some recycled paper fun? Try making a newspaper hat! (You can even toss it in the recycle bin when you’re done playing.) Here's how:


The final product:



Experiment with rolling and folding your newspaper to see what else you can make. If you’re up for an engineering challenge you can try to make a functioning table with nothing but newspaper and tape. (Yes, it can be done! Tip: Roll the newspaper into very tight tubes for strength.) Make a newspaper pet, or throw a newspaper fashion show! After all, green is the new black!