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The article offers information on writing a poem using a pencil and paper spunk.

Provides information on the products derived from trees including paper.

The article offes suggestions for grade 4-5 students to teach biography to students. Topics discussed include using technology to present information by using variety of biographies, construction paper and Internet access; understanding the structure of a biography by using the book "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer; construction paper; markers and Internet access; and expresing ideas about a book visually.

The article reports on how to make a paper patchwork quilt that documents a family history. Quilts had many uses--they were sewn to keep people warm or to express what was deepest in their creators' hearts--beauty, pain, worries, joys, and hopes. In piecing together their quilts, the sewers were like any artist: they took all the things they saw and experienced and used their imaginations to create great, lasting works of art. Each scrap of material used for the patches, or panels, that make up a quilt came from a cloth or item of clothing that was once used or worn by someone from the past.

Describes several activities for elementary students to learn about the ancient history of China. Invention of paper; Introduction of the teachings of philosopher Confucius; Discovery of the Takla Makan mummies.

Discusses the importance of using the right computer paper for business documents and presentations. Dependence of paper choice on the kind of printer used; Papers for laser printers; Papers for ink-jet printers; Projection of company image using paper; Use of recycled papers; Corporate letterhead and stationery; Promotional materials; Reports and proposals; Business cards and notecards.

The article reports that the scrolls on an ancient paper called papyrus discovered in the Egyptian desert are being displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. Topics covered include the possibility that the scrolls are more than 4,500 years old and contents of the scrolls which include details of the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making several products related to bookkeeping which includes, Twist Tie Baggie Book, Simple Pamphlet and Handcovers.

The article presents printable magnetic paper that introduces kids to poetic forms like diamante, haiku, or cinquain.

The article suggests some activities that teachers can use to educate students about shapes. Teachers can invite students to take turns drawing an index card and announcing the shape and color. Students may identify basic shapes within the flags and the ways in which they fit together. One way to help children explore the ways in which basic shapes can combine to form other images is to let them draw and cut out a series of different-sized shapes from multicolored papers.

The simplest everyday event can present a wonderful learning opportunity for children — and paper is a perfect learning tool. A child is already familiar with paper because he uses it to draw pictures and practice writing his name. But by simply looking more closely around the house, he will be able to see the many other forms that paper. One can encourage a child for scientific investigation by asking her to think about how many ways one can change paper by cutting, tearing, folding, gluing, crumpling, soaking and so on.

This article suggests an artistic activity to play with children. Pour small quantities of tempera paint into shallow plastic saucers or container lids. Allow the child to dip the sponge into paint and stamp paper (newsprint works well). Or, dip the wheels of a small plastic car into the paint and" drive" it over the paper. Invite the child to either dip his or her sponge into the paint or cover the shape with paint using a brush. Add more materials and paint colors to choose from as children get older. Make twin prints with children and create homemade rubber stamps. INSET: tips for creative learning.

A chart is presented that reveals majority of the 250 million tons of garbage produced in the U.S. annually is composed of paper.

The article presents statistics related to environment, including the number of cell phones being thrown away by Americans each year, the number of trees saved for each ton of paper recycled and the amount of water an average family of four in the U.S. uses each day.

A picture puzzle about finding out the item described as something made of thick paper and used throughout the U.S. is presented.

The article focuses on recycling. Rapper and actor Romeo stresses the need for people to take care and protect the world. "MATH" helps by making this magazine out of at least 10 percent recycled paper. According to Scholastic, the amount will grow to 25 percent. It takes 14,093 pounds of paper to make just one issue for all the readers.

Highlights a classroom activity on art for early childhood education. Materials needed for the activity; Developing skills involved in the activity, including creative thinking; Creation of collages made out of torn construction paper.

This article offers suggestions on the usefulness of magnets. Make two piles, one of metal item such as paper clips, spoons, and keys, and one of non-metal items such as scraps of fabric and paper, plastic, and wooden objects. Ask children to predict which items will be attracted to magnets and place them in a separate pile. Place a variety of metal objects of various sizes and weights on a table. Ask children to predict which objects a small magnet will be able to pick up. Next, invite them to predict which items a large magnet will be able to pick up.

The article presents a game for making a child learn his name. It requires materials like colored paper, markers, scissors, pot and spoon. Print your child's name on separate squares of colored paper. Then, write out his name on a card he can keep in front of him. Do this for everyone in your family to make a game of it. Next, pass the pot around, along with a wooden spoon, and invite everyone to stir the letters. Play until your child finds all of the letters that match his name.

The article presents a method for making mobile for children. It requires materials like poster board, markers, hole puncher, crayons, scissors, glue, yarn of different colors and colored plastic hangers. Tell your child that she will create a mobile using one particular theme. Punch a hole at the top of each star and help your child thread the yarn through the hole and tie it to the hanger.

The article presents an activity to build a tower of cards. Materials required for the activity are: tape, ruler, a stiff piece of cardboard, about 13 cm by 28 cm, a plastic or paper cup, 50 pennies, scissors. First create a triangle, fold one piece of construction paper into three equal sections. Take the two outer sections and fold them toward each other. The structure should look like a triangle. Tape the triangle at the seams to hold it together. Repeat first step using a second piece of paper; create a square: fold the third piece of paper in half, then fold it in half again, lengthwise.

Lists several projects that are most and least likely to yield higher-level results from children. Model creation; Puppet show; Paper compilation; Diorama construction.

The article presents information on a homemade items specially for children. Materials required for it are a small glass candleholder, brightly colored tissue paper, child-safe scissors, nontoxic glue, a paintbrush. Parents can invite their children to cut tissue paper into different shapes and sizes. Pour some glue onto a paper plate. Start working by dipping the paintbrush into the glue and painting a light coat onto a small area on the outside of the candleholder. Place pieces of tissue paper onto the glued area. Paint a thin layer of glue over the design to seal it.

Suggests several things to do with paper bags. Details on making paper bag blocks; Way children can wear the bags as costumes; Activities after making paper bag puppets.

Suggests several things to do with paper tubes. Materials that can be used to make a tube collage; Use of tube puppets in dramatic play; Details on decorating small paper tubes.

This article suggests an activity that requires paper and water and gives children endless opportunities for scientific investigation. Children will use different types of paper and paper products in sink--and-float investigations. Provide the children with various paper materials. Encourage them to place the materials into the water and describe what happens. Give the children paper towels, tissues, napkins, drawing paper, wax paper, and a basin of water. Invite the children to soak each type of paper in water and squeeze the water into the respective cups.

Presents a magic trick using strips of paper.

Focuses on Jaws, a compact, portable paper shredder that fits over most standard trash cans. Cost of the shredder; Contact point for further information.