Origami Activities for Kids - by Michael G Lafosse (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Learn to fold your own origami models. Easy step-by-step instructions for 19 simple projects"--Cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and accessories--no previous origami experience necessary!</b> <p/>Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great craft activity--it's an exciting way to expand your imagination. Children will have many hours of fun folding the easy origami projects in this book and learning about the surprising art of paper folding. <p/>This origami book for kids has been revised and reformatted; geared specifically to 8-12 year olds, it is an introduction to Japanese culture and crafts. With full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and 8 sheets of origami paper, beginning folders can master the straightforward designs. <p/><b>The 19 origami projects include: </b> <ul><li> Lotus Flower</li><li> Japanese Fan</li><li> Chopstick Wrapper</li><li> Dollar-Bill Dragon</li><li> Chinese Zodiac</li><li> Traditional Crane</li><li> Japanese Daruma Doll</li><li> And many more...</li></ul>Learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects is not only fun, but helps develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging a child's whole brain. Each paper model explores an important aspects of Asian culture--creating an appreciation and awareness of cultural differences in children.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Children will learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects that are not only fun, but help to develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging the child's whole brain. <b>--<i>Midwest Book Review</i></b><br><br>Consider as a bright addition to social studies or math classes or makerspaces if additional origami paper is available, and there is a foundation of interest in paper folding. <b>--<i>School Library Journal</i></b><br><br>This book starts with a short introduction of origami (literally 'folded paper'), then talks about the paper used in origami. There are then short sections on how to read the diagrams in the book, the importance of folding the paper neatly, and learning how to do inside-reverse folds...Inside the back cover you will find eight colorful pieces of origami paper to start you on your way to brilliance... <b>--<i>Japan Visitor</i> blog</b><br><br>This book would be suitable for teachers as the models could be used to create fun games and displays in the classroom while learning a little about Japan. Because this is a hardcover book, it will be durable for classroom use, too. <b>--<i>Castle View Academy</i> blog</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>With over 40 years of experience, <b>Michael G. LaFosse</b> is considered a leading authority and master of the art of Origami. LaFosse is cofounder of the Origamido Studio and author of many books and videotapes about paperfolding and papermaking.
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