Your Next Skill: Origami for Kids
Find resources for learning origami. Below are several different resources--ebooks and streaming videos-- which would be good for learning more about origami.
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Easy Origami for Kids
All the models in this book are easy to fold using ordinary paper. The colorful paper characters and objects are adorable, and offer kids a chance to have fun away from screens while honing their fine motor skills. The versatile models look great displayed on a desk or bookshelf, but can also be used for interactive play. Kids will learn to fold the following colorful paper characters and objects: Cute Animals, like a stripe-tailed Squirrel, a Cat with Kitten (both wearing Bow Ties!) and a Lion with a mane Adorable insects, including a Ladybug, a Dragonfly and a Honeybee Tempting Snacks & Sweets, such as a Cupcake and Lollipops Planes, Trucks, Cars and a speedy Bullet Train Friendly Flowers including Tulips and Carnations.
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Origami Activities for Kids
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 origami paper, beginning folders can master the straightforward designs.
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Origami Dinosaurs
Provides illustrated instructions to create seventeen origami dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Pteranodon, as well as other dinosaur shapes.
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More Origami for Children
Easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations guide children in making a number of origami projects.
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Easy Origami Animals
Created by an origami master, these 23 models offer a menagerie of easy-to-fold animals. Figures include birds, a cardinal, parrot, bald eagle, cranes, a fox, pig, hippo, elephant, lion, and others. Diagrams illustrate every step of the folding process, and full-color pictures depict the completed models.
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Origami Made Simple
Discover the art of paper folding with Origami Made Simple. Featuring 40 classic and original origami models, complete with detailed diagrams and written instructions for every step, it's the fastest way for you to start creating eye-catching paper sculptures. If you're new to origami, the iconic yet approachable designs in tis book are a great way to hone your skills -- and have a blast doing it. Start with straightforward models that take 10 steps or fewer and work your way up to more complex creations. No matter the level of difficulty, every model is diagrammed for ease of use, with tricky folds highlighted and broken down into multiple steps.
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Hello, Origami
With Hello Origami, you'll learn fun and easy ways to transform boring old paper into adorable and useful designs that you can use to send secret notes and special messages. Fold fun shapes, such as hearts, flowers, and ice cream cones and use origami techniques to create festive gift tags, greeting cards, bookmarks, and more! Use pretty origami paper, or learn how to embellish notebook paper, sticky notes, and envelopes with highlighters, washi tape, and gel pens for a custom look. With a few simple folds, you can create one-of-a-kind greeting cards, notes, and decorations that are sure to brighten anyone's day!
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Easy Origami
With this video, you will learn: Different methods of folding, 18 basic techniques, How to solve problems, How to use the different kinds of paper and Simple, action & practical origami.
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Origami With Leonor Volume 1
Learn to make: a Dove, Butterfly, Cat, Dog (Fingerpuppet,) Fish, Inflatable Flower, House, Animated Segment, Airplane, Balloon, Blowfish, Camera, Chair, Crab, Crown.
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