![]() In today's digital world, I strongly believe children need to be exposed to more hands-on activities. Origami is especially beneficial to children's hand-to-eye coordination, spatial relationships, following directions, and geometric understanding. Origami is not only fun but very educational to elementary to middle school-age children. Origami art is traditionally enjoyed by children in Japan, but in this modern age, it is a widely accepted art form that is enjoyed by people around the world. They aren't perfect looking veggies, but are surely delish!Įvery time I fold Origami, it reminds me of my childhood memories of going to Origami workshops, making animals and flowers following the instructions on a newly purchased book, and folding a thousand cranes with my friends for someone's success. This summer, I started gardening and am growing tomatoes, okras, green peppers, corn, and cucumbers. I enjoy teaching Japanese, Origami, and sometimes Math. I've been teaching a vast range of people here in the US for the last 28 years after moving from Japan. Hi, my name is Kumi and I live with my family, a German Shepherd, and three cats in swampy areas of Florida. Please note: This project is great for students 10+ or younger if participating with a parent. I have taught origami, including this particular model for years, and it is always fun. ![]() During my middle school years, my classmates and I folded 1000 cranes to take to Hiroshima Peace Memorial during our school excursion. I would try to make every project in those books. When I was a child, I had two Origami instructional books. In today's digital world, children need to be exposed to more hands-on activities. In this Workshop we will make traditional Ninja stars, and then make a Ninja star that we will transform into a toy top that spins. Origami Ninja stars have been made by the children in Japan for a long time and once they make the stars, they are used as a toy prop for their role play of Ninjas. Today, the same trend can be seen in the Western world. How to Make a Transforming Ninja Star6-pointed paper ninja star ( Shuriken).origami Ninja Star.paper size 10cm x 10cm. ![]() Ninjas, who were trained Japanese spies in the old days, have always been the popular characters in Japan in TV shows and comic books. Children folded paper to make art and toys to entertain themselves and be creative. Origami has been loved by Japanese children for centuries. We are going to learn to make traditional Ninja Stars and Transforming Ninja Stars.
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