Learn Origami - The Art Of Folding Paper

Learn a new skill and increase the fine motor coordination in your hands.

Preparation Begin with the Hand Exercisesfound on pageV. Position Sit at a table. Directions 1.Start with clean hands and gather all supplies.

2.A valley fold is created when the paper folds up, towards you.

Try a valley fold. This is the symbol used for a valley fold - - - - .

3.A mountain fold is created when you fold the paper down, away

from you. Try a mountain fold. This is the symbol used for a mountain fold -** -** - ** -.

4.The reverse fold uses the valley fold. This fold is often used to make animal legs, necks, and tails. Fold an index card in half to form a long narrow strip.

5.Use a valley fold to bring one of the short ends of the card up at an angle so that the short end meets the long edge of the card.

6.Unfold the valley fold and open the card slightly.

7.Push the middle fold into the center of the card to reverse the fold.

8.Crease the folds by running your finger over them.

This is what

a reverse fold should look like.