Curated OER
Paper Hand Puppets
In this art activity, students participate in making two animal hand puppets by following the directions to fold, cut and paste the full color pieces.
Curated OER
Animal Faces-- Full Color Copy
In this art and craft worksheet, students learn about 12 common wild and domestic animals by cutting out labeled pictures of animal faces. There are no suggestions as to how these could be used.
Other
Joseph Wu Origami Inc.: Origami Gallery
An unbelievable collection of pictures of origami creations. Click on each picture to get a closer look.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Exploring Paper
Learn how new materials, new methods and new ideas are transforming traditional origami. Watch videos of a master origami folder create his unique pieces. Learn how to make your own paper and how to fold your own paper airplanes.
Other
Grafica Obscura: A Paper Folding Project
Step-by-step pictorial and written instructions for creating a unique paper sculpture. Suitable for intermediate and advanced paper folders.
Other
National Museum of Women in the Arts: How to Make a Flag Book
This unique book style would suit any visual art or writing project and be a fancy way to display your work. The directions with illustrations are concise and simple to follow.
Other
Snow Days
A virtual program that allows you to create a snowflake with a the click of your mouse.
wikiHow
Wiki How: How to Make a 3 D Paper Snowflake
Step-by-step illustrated directions on how to make a stunning 3D paper star-shaped snowflake.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Crafts for Kids
Choose from dozens of simple crafts including activities for the holidays, animal crafts and much more.
wikiHow
Wiki How: How to Make a Starburst Wrapper Chain
This how-to guide describes the process of making chains from candy wrappers.
Other
Abc: Paper Folding Techniques
Simple pictures and diagrams of different paper folding techniques that you could use in a number of art projects. These are not limited to origami paper projects.
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Abc: Pop Up
Simple directions that explain how to create a pop-up box from a single sheet of paper. Great for beginners looking to create a pop-up feature in a book.
Other
National Museum of Women in the Arts: How to Make a Tunnel Book
Simple instructions on how to create your own tunnel book. These fun books create the illusion of depth and would be great for book report projects.
Other
Imagin on Fun and Games: Create a Crane [Pdf]
Follow these simple directions for making a three-dimensional crane out of paper.
wikiHow
Wiki How: How to Fold a Paper Rose
Follow the written instructions and the pictures to create a beautiful origami rose.
Curated OER
Finished Snowflake
Step-by-step illustrated directions on how to make a stunning 3D paper star-shaped snowflake.
Curated OER
How to Fold a Paper Rose
Follow the written instructions and the pictures to create a beautiful origami rose.