Today's theme is Origami 2.0!
There are a couple of great origami books in our digital collection! Check them out: https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/prl/Search/origami
Hummingbird: https://www.origamispirit.com/2011/02/an-easy-to-fold-origami-hummingbird/
Hummingbirds are such tiny, delicate creatures. Getting to see one up close is next to impossible! But fret not, you can create your own origami hummingbird! Follow the steps above, or check out this easy-to-follow video tutorial!
Dinosaur: https://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Origami-Dinosaur
Make your own T-Rex or Pterosaur with these instructions! By the time you're done, you could have your own Jurassic World! When you're done building your origami dinosaur, check out Dinosaur Bones, by Bob Barner on cloudLibrary!
Butterfly: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/easy-origami-butterfly-tutorial-2540970
Try catching butterflies in the yard before making this origami creation! Once you get the hang of this design, try different sizes and colours. You could have your own butterfly garden! When you're done with these, check out A Butterfly is Patient, by Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long on cloudLibrary!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day, and get your family engaged in making more origami!
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