Origami Bird
Here’s another fun paper folding project to add to your origami collection. This Origami Bird is different from the popular crane, and it may be easier for younger crafters to fold with a little help from an adult.
Origami is a great quiet-time activity for kids at home, in the classroom, or as part of a homeschool art lesson. All you need is a square piece of paper and a little patience.
Fun Fact
Origami is the art of folding paper into shapes such as animals, flowers, boats, and other creative designs. The word origami comes from Japanese. “Ori” means folding, and “kami” means paper.
Supplies
- Origami Paper
- Wiggle Eyes, optional
- Glue, optional
Instructions
- Start with a square piece of origami paper.
- Follow the printable folding guide step by step to create your origami bird.
- If you would like, glue on wiggle eyes to give your bird a fun personality.
- Make several birds in different colors and use them for a classroom display, spring craft project, or animal craft activity.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window and print the origami folding instructions in the correct size.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this origami bird craft as part of a lesson about birds, Japan, or paper art traditions. After the children finish folding their birds, invite them to write one fact about birds or origami on a small card.
You can also have students compare different types of birds, talk about migration, or create a colorful bulletin board filled with their folded paper birds. This makes a simple craft into a fun classroom activity that combines art, culture, and science.
Supplies
Origami Paper
Wiggle Eyes (optional)
Glue (optional)
Instructions
To make it easier for you to follow along, we have provided an instruction page complete with folding diagrams. Just click on Printables and print out the complete instructions or follow along on the screen.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
