We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for weekend Boredom Busters on Saturday and/or Sunday. See which ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom of this blog.
Today's theme is Origami!
Corner Bookmarks: https://www.redtedart.com/origami-bookmark/
This is a fairly simple origami project, and the kids can add all sorts of embellishments to them to jazz them up. Add ears, shapes, different colours, stickers, etc. So much creativity in one tiny package!
Jumping Frogs: https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/origami-jumping-frogs-easy-folding-instructions.html
These little guys are a little more complex, but they're tons of fun to play with once their done. Make your own frog army and stage a battle! Create an origami puppet show to "Five Green and Speckled Frogs". Have fun with the possibilities!
Shark Cootie Catcher: https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/shark-cootie-catcher/
Baby shark will never be the same. This one involves more cutting than just traditional origami, but the kids will have fun with their mini shark puppets. If you don't have different coloured paper, just use markers to decorate these feisty sharks!
Check out more fun origami activities here.
Hopefully these activities help break up the day and get your family engaging in some great physical activity.
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
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