Gingerbread Man Paper Chains

Supplies

• Brown paper (A4 or scrapbook paper)

• Pencil

• Scissors

• Markers or crayons

• Glue sticks

• Stickers, sequins, or paper scraps (optional)

Steps

1. Fold the PaperFold the brown paper back and forth like an accordion (about 3–4 cm wide folds).

2. Draw the Gingerbread ManOn the top folded section, draw half of a gingerbread man.Make sure the arms reach all the way to the folded edges – this is what keeps the chain connected.

3. Cut the ShapeCarefully cut around the outline, keeping the folded edges intact.Do not cut through the arms.

4. Unfold the ChainGently unfold the paper to reveal a chain of connected gingerbread men.

5. DecorateUse markers, crayons, and stickers to add faces, buttons, bow ties, icing details, or patterns.

6. DisplayHang the gingerbread man chain on windows, walls, or around the room for festive decoration.