Colorful Folds

Why

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

Steps

1. Fold white paper a few times. Fold it in different directions to make unusual shapes.

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. Fill in the shapes with different colors. Color the other side of the paper if you’d like.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

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Supplies

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  • Large Washable Crayons
  • Construction Paper

Where & When

"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.