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Saturday, March 13, 2021

4 Benefits of Teaching Origami to Our Kids

 

 


Does your kid want to make a mini zoo of animals of different sizes? Or a garden full of colorful flowers?

Well, with the help of these origami patterns, you and your kid can create your very own zoo or garden made of paper!

Did you know that origami originated from Japan? Ori means “folding” and kami or gami means “paper.” 

It’s a very old Japanese tradition and even started back in the 17th century AD. It became very popular in the mid-1900’s. Now, it’s not only popular in Japan or Asia but in the whole world!

Some people use origami in their business. Teachers use origami designs for their classrooms. Parents use them as wall decorations during birthdays or any special occasion. For some, it is a wonderful hobby.

Teaching origami patterns to our kids can bring a lot of amazing benefits, too.

  • It improves kids’ creativity and imagination.  
  • It helps them improve their skills on following directions.
  • It improves eye and hand coordination.
  • While counting the folds and making different patterns, it improves the mathematical ability of the kids.

 Now, let’s try how fast your fingers in making a butterfly fish ready..one..two..three START!

 

Image Source: http://en.origami-club.com/sea/butterflyfish/butterflyfish/index.html

 

Wanna learn more origami patterns, check this out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipsFC_GM9oc

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/origami-projects-for-kids-4142802

https://www.origami-fun.com/origami-for-kids.html

https://tr.pinterest.com/pin/845410161289408738/



 

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