Colorful Folds

crayola supplies

• Large Washable Crayons
• Construction Paper

household supplies

• none

Why

Create lively designs just by folding paper! Fill in the shapes on creased paper with lots of color.

Steps

1. 1. Fold white paper a few times. Fold it in different directions to make unusual shapes.
2. 2. Open the paper. Outline each shape that you created with Crayola Large Washable Crayons. Can you name any of the shapes you made?
3. 3. Fill in the shapes with different colors. Color the other side of the paper if you’d like.

When & Where

"We did these on a long train ride. Each page looked like stained glass. Everyone got a gift when we arrived."
- Courtney L., mom of 3-year-old.

"These are a fun way for kids to learn their shapes and colors. Circles are a real challenge!"
- Debbiann E., child care assistant.

Interesting Info

In Japanese, the word origami combines two words: ori means folding, gami means paper. This paper craft is done without cutting or pasting. It began as a folk art passed from passed from one generation to the next.

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