In the distant XVII century, the first paper dolls with clothes appeared, which became very popular first with secular ladies, and then with their children. Trying on dresses, couplings, a variety of hairstyles proved to be a very exciting pastime. Then such dolls were considered not as toys, but as mannequins for demonstrating outfits.
A little later, in London, the production of the first paper dolls for children with six patterns of painted clothes began: a summer and winter version, hats and furs. Now a paper doll with a set of clothes for cutting is no less popular and is presented in various variations: barbie, small dolls, monster high, Winx and Disney dolls. From a practical point of view - a great option for an alternative to expensive toys.
Paper dolls with clothes for cutting
The doll itself is equipped with a stand and is usually made of thick cardboard, and the outfits are made of paper. Clothing is attached to the doll by folding the flaps. The set consists of several sheets with the image of dresses for all occasions: outerwear, casual, festive, bathing suits, sports, extra hairstyles. Previously, such dolls could only be bought in stores, but now templates can be downloaded from the Internet. It is enough to choose the option you like and print on a color printer. The child must independently cut out patterns from paper. This is a very good workout for hand motility and finger gymnastics.
Black and white paper dolls for coloring.
All children love to draw and paint, so they learn the world. The child’s psychology is designed in such a way that a hand-painted picture is considered to be its own, created independently. And the result of coloring is perceived as a matter of pride. An individually created paper doll with clothes for a child will be much more expensive than a carved finished version. You need to choose a doll based on the preferences of the child. The process of coloring will become much more interesting if it is a favorite hero of fairy tales or cartoons. If the child is still not doing well with colored pencils and felt-tip pens, help should be provided. A paper doll with clothes from black and white patterns will turn your child into a small designer, because the choice of colors must be provided to him.
Furniture and accessories for paper dolls
To play a paper doll, one outfit is not enough. Children are very fond of losing life situations, and for this you will need a full-fledged house with furniture and household items. You can go online for mockups, there is a huge variety of them. An unnecessary shoe box is suitable for the home, and cardboard is needed for furniture. Templates can be printed, cut and glued, or drawn by yourself. Instead of mirrored surfaces, we use ordinary foil, and instead of glasses, a transparent film. For furniture, you can use elements of fabric and foam. If there is an unnecessary Christmas tree garland, make a highlight in the house.
The process of creating a home for the doll is very exciting not only for the child, but also for the parents, since the main work needs to be done by him. The child should carefully monitor the manufacturing technology and gain experience. It is necessary to give the child simple tasks so that he feels himself a participant in the process. When everything is ready, and a paper doll with a set of clothes settled in the house, you can start the game.
Playing with a paper doll and its benefits for the development of the child
The doll in the representation of the child represents the companion of the game. All actions of the child with the toy, especially at first, and the creation of game situations occurs with the help of an adult. To teach how to play a paper doll with clothes, the parent must set an example, model the situation by talking to his child in a distorted voice on behalf of the doll. Demonstration of the simplest situations will allow the child to understand the meaning of the game, for this additional attributes are included.
In the process of preparing parts, when cutting out patterns of clothes, finger motility is trained. It is necessary to control the work with scissors and conduct safety training in order to avoid injuries.
From the point of view of aesthetic perception, playing a paper doll with clothes develops a child’s taste and ability to combine colors and elements. The concept of clothing styles, its relevance in a given situation is being formed.