Origami can be very simple! This tutorial shows you how to fold a cute puppy with your child. It is part of a series on children's origami, perfect for parents and children from 3 years old. Folding promotes fine motor skills and brings a lot of joy. In our tutorials, you will find many easy animal figures to replicate. This way, you can learn about animals together, color them brightly, and practice motor skills at the same time.

Each tutorial comes with a video and photos. Watch the video first, then go through the steps and start folding. You only need colored paper and pens. A glue stick can sometimes be handy.

Step-by-step guide to folding a puppy for young children

Instructions for folding a puppy for young children. Step 1
Step 1: Fold the square diagonally and place it in front of you with the long side down. Then fold the two outer corners up. Make sure the fold does not start from the center.
Instructions for folding a puppy for young children. Step 2
Step 2: Turn the paper 180 degrees and fold the bottom corner up.
Instructions for folding a puppy for young children. Step 3
Step 3: Take a felt-tip pen and draw the nose, snout, and eyes of your puppy.

Why is promoting fine motor skills important for children?

Fine motor skills are an essential part of child development. They help with dressing, eating, and later with writing. Paper folding activities strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination. This not only supports physical abilities but also promotes concentration and creativity.

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Regular practice boosts children's confidence when they see their progress. Origami is a great way to learn playfully. It teaches patience and spatial thinking. While folding, children discover how to create three-dimensional figures from a flat sheet. This stimulates the imagination and is simply fun!

Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time for this tutorial. We hope that folding with your child has brought joy. If you are looking for more simple paper folding tutorials for children, feel free to check out our other articles. Have fun exploring the world of Origami!

Puppy origami - simple instructions for children aged 3 and above

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