Got Paper? is an interactive workshop designed for educators seeking to engage students through creative, hands-on paper projects. Participants will explore ten diverse activities—ranging from candy and blackout poetry, Zen tangles, and mini books to nature journaling and literary games, integrating art, history, science, and play.
The workshop will empower educators with practical tools and strategies for fostering creativity, literacy, and socio-emotional development. The workshop aligns with Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle—encouraging participants to use concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Design and facilitate hands-on paper-based projects in library or classroom settings.
• Assess student outcomes related to literacy, information retention, creative thinking, and socio-emotional skills using pre/post reflections, observation, and artifact analysis.
• Incorporate community resources and cross-disciplinary themes into paper projects that enhance student engagement.

Workshop Structure
Participants will experience a mix of teaching and learning strategies, including:
• Group Discussion: Sharing experiences and best practices in integrating creative projects into library programming.
• Practical Activities: Engaging in five hands-on paper projects such as blackout poetry, Zen tangles, mini book creation, and nature journaling.
• Reflective Practice: Pre- and post-workshop reflections to measure changes in literacy, retention, creativity, and socio-emotional perspectives.
• Artifact Analysis: Reviewing and discussing paper creations as evidence of learning and creativity.
Learning Resources
Workshop participants will receive:
• Comprehensive slide deck outlining project instructions and theoretical background
• Resource links to community organizations, digital tools, and suggested materials
• Sample pre- and post-reflection forms for measuring workshop impact

Authors:
Kay Hones, KeyInfo Inc., United States

About the Presenter(s)
Kay Hones worked in K-12 San Francisco school libraries 1987-2020. She currently mentors school librarians at Montana State University. She also volunteers every week at Hilltop Pregnant Minor High School. Kay presents workshops locally, at state.

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