Origami

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Origami


In addition to the sheer fun of the activity, origami helps students with:
  • fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination
  • following directions
  • focus
  • math skills (fractions, symmetry, geometry)
  • spatial reasoning
  • problem-solving skills

  This article explains how origami can help your child's developing brain. 

Here is a link to make a simple origami dog.


Here is a link to make a simple origami cat


 There are many you tube videos and many books that you could find at your library.

Enjoy!

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