All grades, with parental supervision
Origami is the art of folding paper into fun figures, interesting designs, and works of art. This ClickScholar-recommended site is one of the best origami sites we’ve seen. It was designed by graphic designer and artist, Fumiaki Shingu, as a way to share the magic of Japanese origami with people worldwide.
When you get to the site you’ll see a menu of origami possibilities that include folding paper into:
- Sea Creatures
- Bugs
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Animals & Birds
- Sweets & Food
- Paper Air Planes
- Holiday Decorations
- Alphabet Letters
- Numbers
- Furniture
- Clothes
- Using Newspaper for Origami
And there is even a section of “Easy Origami” for beginners! Click on any one of the options and a new screen opens with a selection of designs. Click on a design of interest, and a new page opens with complete instructions and animated illustrations that simplify the whole process. Anyone can learn the art of origami with the use of this website!