Paper – Agreements

(Nature, Causation)

Tracey “We need paper!”

We called a meeting to discuss the ongoing situation we had with paper and card. The paper basket was empty. The children wanted more paper but were not sure how they would get more.

The children began to share ‘why’ they needed paper. They explained that drawing, writing, cutting and making were important to them. They began to see why there was ‘no more paper’. They listened to each other’s ideas and agreed that there was a lot of ‘wasting’.

We had a conversation about how paper could be made, the process it might go through and why we need to be mindful of how we use paper and card.

The children decided that the trees were important so they listed some possible ‘action’ they could take to reduce the waste of paper and card.

  • Patrick and Kenan “One day use one paper.”
  • Olivia “Draw and then put it in the basket.”
  • Patrick “Don’t waste new paper.”
  • Tracey “Don’t crush or throw the paper.”

During the first few weeks of school, Tracey brought in a drawing she had made on recycled paper. She presented it to the class, explaining the process she went through to make the paper. We were all excited and wondered if we could also make paper.

This is an evolving project that we will explore further.

Inquiry Skills

  • Pose and respond to questions
  • Participate in investigations and make observations using the senses
  • Share observations and ideas

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