If your child needs a bit more of a challenge…go ahead and try that cardstock! These flowers are simple enough that you can use that type of paper with a child who has strong little hands! The lighter the weight of the paper you use, the easier it will be to fold and crease. If your child is too young to do this independently or is frustrated by getting the folds “just right”, make the folds for her and allow her to crease them. Or, add a stem and use it for a bright bookmark! String a few together to decorate for a party. When the flower is finished, add an adhesive magnet to the back and put it up on the refrigerator for an instant burst of summer color. ![]() You can promote finger isolation by asking her to use her index finger to crease the paper. Watch the video below and follow along! Encourage your child to use both hands when completing the folds and to press hard when folding the paper. You may also try a piece of scrapbook paper (not card stock!) cut into a 6 1/2 x 6 1/2” square. ![]() ![]() Tissue paper may work but will be more fragile. This is a great way for a child to work on bilateral coordination and fine motor skills while creating something that she can take away and use later! We’ll give you some ideas of what you can do with these little gems later. My 9 year old LOVES origami and has worked so hard to perfect the tiny folds required to create masterpieces out of paper! But it’s not as easy as it looks! She and I thought it would be fun to show everyone at The Inspired Treehouse how to create a few EASY origami flowers for our garden theme.
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