Origami Activities For Children

Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and accessories--no previous origami experience necessary! Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great craft activity--it's an exciting way to expand your imagination. Children will have many hours of fun folding the easy origami projects in this book and learning about the surprising art of paper folding. This origami book for kids has been revised and reformatted; geared specifically to 8-12 year olds, it is an introduction to Japanese culture and crafts. With full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and 8 sheets of downloadable origami paper, beginning folders can master the straightforward designs. The 19 origami projects include: Lotus Flower Japanese Fan Chopstick Wrapper Dollar-Bill Dragon Chinese Zodiac Traditional Crane Japanese Daruma Doll And many more… Learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects is not only fun, but helps develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging a child's whole brain. Each paper model explores an important aspects of Asian culture--creating an appreciation and awareness of cultural differences in children.

Make simple origami-for-kids projects with this easy origami book. Ideal for home or school use, Origami Activities for Children is a classic origami paper craft book that includes fun projects organized by seasons and U.S. holidays and offers varying levels of difficulty so that every child—from the origami beginner to the experienced paper folder—will find something of interest. Teachers will also find this origami book to be a great help in their classroom. Colorful examples, suggested grade levels, time requirement, and necessary materials have been included as teaching aids. There are a total of 20 fun-to-do projects including three types of boats for Columbus Day, Jack–O–Lanterns for Halloween, Old Saint Nick and much more! Each project has clear step-by-step instructions and fully colored, easy-to-follow diagrams making this affordable origami book a great way to learn origami! This origami book contains: 64 page, full-color book 20 fun children's origami projects Step-by-step instructions Detailed diagrams and drawings Origami brings out the creative and imaginative skills of young children, while requiring only the simplest materials. Kids will love showing their friends and family all their new origami creations. Origami projects include: Jack O'Lantern Santa Claus Box with Valentine Clown Carnation Flower And many more…

"Features 20 step-by-step projects and 100 sheets of origami paper for hours of folding fun for children. Fold lines are printed on the origami paper, and each project includes a link to a video tutorial"--

Kids will love to fold classic origami projects and learn about Japanese culture with this easy origami kit. Origami, the ancient Japanese method of folding paper into 3D objects, is an exciting way for kids to expand their knowledge of the world. Renowned origami author Michael G. LaFosse has designed these paper folding projects specifically to introduce kids to the joys of origami while also learning about Japanese culture. The simple, easy-to-follow origami book in this kit teaches kids how to make traditional Japanese Good-Luck Boxes, Lotus Blossoms, Koi Fish, Cranes and many other models while learning this traditional Japanese craft! The 12 projects range from simple to slightly challenging—perfect for all children of ages and skill levels from beginning to intermediate. The beautiful designs are simple to create and fun to play with or display. This origami for kids kit contains: 48-page, full-color book Clear step-by-step instructions 12 origami projects 72 double-sided origami papers in 12 different patterns and colors 20 practice dollar bills

Are you looking to introduce your kids to a different kind of fun, engage them, give them something non-screen to look forward to while at the same time introducing them to science and nature in a fun way? And have you grown particularly interested in Origami and are looking for the perfect guide that will captivate your kids and teach them at the same time? If you've answered YES, keep reading... You Are About To Discover The Ultimate Child-Friendly Origami Guide That Will Turn Your Little Ones Into Art And Science Enthusiasts, Boost Their Self-Esteem, Enhance Their Hand/Eye Coordination, Boost Their Creative Thinking, And More! If you think your kids have fun, you definitely haven't seen them creating flapping birds, swimming penguins and swans, dazzling cicadas, and many more interesting original origami models! If you think that's all, then perhaps I should also tell you that each origami model is preceded by a captivating story to keep our little artists entertained while folding their papers! Trust me, and you don't come by such kind of fun every day. I'm sure your kids have fun, and you make sure of it; but don't you think it's time they had it a little differently? Don't you think it's time to incorporate real creativity and knowledge about nature and science into their fun? If you do, then this simple, beginner-friendly guide is all you need! I know you may be wondering: How is this guide different from all of those out there? How does the book ensure a young child can follow the illustrations without help? What kinds of Origamis should I expect to find? Are they well diversified? Are there fun games? This book has all the answers, most of which will impress and move you. Just to put things into perspective, I'm talking about the perfect kids' guide designed to interest the most inexperienced young paper-folder and enthuse a kid for art, design, and creativity. Here's a bit of what this book contains: ★30 different Origami models ★Well categorized and arranged origamis; including general animals, insects, birds, and airplanes ★Fun Origami games to keep them interested ★Amazing Origami stories for every model ★Well detailed drawings with accurate dimensions to enable them to create the most complex of Origamis easily ...And much more! The 30 projects are perfect for all children! Origami for Kids is perfect for interactive, real-world activities that encourage creative experimentation. Fold up some fun with Origami For Kids! Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get your copy now!

Project Origami: Activities for Exploring Mathematics, Second Edition presents a flexible, discovery-based approach to learning origami-math topics. It helps readers see how origami intersects a variety of mathematical topics, from the more obvious realm of geometry to the fields of algebra, number theory, and combinatorics. With over 100 new pages, this updated and expanded edition now includes 30 activities and offers better solutions and teaching tips for all activities. The book contains detailed plans for 30 hands-on, scalable origami activities. Each activity lists courses in which the activity might fit, includes handouts for classroom use, and provides notes for instructors on solutions, how the handouts can be used, and other pedagogical suggestions. The handouts are also available on the book’s CRC Press web page. Reflecting feedback from teachers and students who have used the book, this classroom-tested text provides an easy and entertaining way for teachers to incorporate origami into a range of college and advanced high school math courses. Visit the author’s website for more information.

Create simple origami-for-kids projects with this easy origami book. Ideal for home or school use, Origami Activities for Children is a classic origami paper craft book that includes fun projects organized by seasons and U.S. holidays and offers varying levels of difficulty so that every child—from the origami beginner to the experienced paper folder—will find something of interest. Teachers will also find this origami book to be a great help in their classroom. Colorful examples, suggested grade levels, time requirement, and necessary materials have been included as teaching aids. There are a total of 20 fun-to-do projects including three types of boats for Columbus Day, Jack–O–Lanterns for Halloween, Old Saint Nick and much more! Each project has clear step-by-step instructions and fully colored, easy-to-follow diagrams making this affordable origami book a great way to learn origami! This origami book contains: 64 page, full-color book 20 fun children's origami projects Step-by-step instructions Detailed diagrams and drawings Origami brings out the creative and imaginative skills of young children while requiring only the simplest materials. Kids will love showing their friends and family all their new origami creations. Origami projects include: Jack O'Lantern Santa Claus Box with Valentine Clown Carnation Flower And many more…

Fold and play fun origami games with this easy origami book for children. Origami Games is a unique twist on the traditional origami paper craft book. It contains clear and easy illustrated instructions for creating whimsical origami game pieces. At its heart, it offers suggestions on how to use origami to play both fun, competitive, and cooperative games, building individual skills and teamwork. A perfect origami-for-kids book it also encourages folders to come up with and document their own customized games using a template provided in the back of the book, making it a great way to learn origami. There's even a section for parents and teachers that discusses the educational and developmental benefits of origami, along with suggested classroom activities. Expert paper folder Joel Stern has carefully prepare these playful models and stimiulating games to appeal to children's natural desire to build things and play with them. By using models made from regular letter size (8 1/2 x 11-inch) paper, Origami Games gets paper folders started quickly and easily. The large color photos and a easy origami instructions makes learning the folds a breeze. This origami book contains: 89 page, full-color book 22 original origami games 21 foldable origami game pieces Clear, step-by-step instruction Tips and guide to using origami in the classroom You'll soon find that making the origami components of the games is just as fun as playing the games themselves! Origami games include: Balancing Act Basket Bombs Flying Saucer Froggie Olympics Relay Rings Slay The Dragon Bowl 'Em Over And many more…