If you have been following us along on our gardening journey, then you know that origami is up there with one of our favorite, go-to gardening tools. The social and emotional benefits of origami for kids (and adults) is so wonderful for your mental well-being.
Benefits of Origami :
❒ Develops fine motor skills, hand eye coordination and mental focus.
❒ Emotional satisfaction and gratification with the finished product.
❒ Improves spatial visualization skills and encourages hands-on learning.
❒ Valuable for brain and mind as it often requires both hands working together.
❒ Origami is fun for kids and adults of all ages.
❒ It's helps to relax you and take your mind off your weeds!
Today on the #PullYourweeds® Blog we are showing you how to make your own Fox Corner Bookmarks! Scroll down for step-by-step instructions for our 'Fox Marks the Spot Bookmarks'.
--> All you need is a square piece of paper and a black marker or crayon.
Start with a square piece of paper.
Fold you paper diagonally in half to make a triangle.
Fold in one corner to make a smaller triangle.
Fold in the other corner.
Open up to the larger triangle again.
Fold a small triangle lip down the center with the front piece.
Fold in one corner up and then down on an angle.
Repeat for the other side.
Carefully tuck back those corners into the middle of the origami.
Repeat for the other side.
Grab a black crayon, marker or pen and draw they eyes, ears and nose.
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