Origami can be quite simple! For little children, there are easy folding instructions that are fun and promote fine motor skills at the same time. This article is part of a series about children's origami. The instructions are intended for parents who want to craft with their children aged 3 and older. Here, you will learn how to fold simple animals. This way, you can get to know animals with your child, color them, and improve fine motor skills.

We have prepared video instructions and step-by-step instructions with photos. Watch the video first, then the photos, and start folding with your child. All you need is colorful origami paper and felt-tip pens for coloring. A glue stick can sometimes be handy to secure folds.

Step-by-step guide to folding a duck for little children

Why is promoting fine motor skills important for children?

The development of fine motor skills is very important for children. It aids in everyday tasks such as dressing, eating, and later on, writing. Good fine motor skills make learning letters and numbers easier. Activities that promote fine motor skills also improve hand-eye coordination and concentration. This supports the overall physical and mental development of the child. Parents can foster their children's fine motor skills in an entertaining way through collaborative crafting, coloring, or playing.

Origami is excellent for training fine motor skills. It also teaches the importance of working slowly and precisely. Each folding step must be accurate, otherwise the end result will not be beautiful. Origami also promotes imagination and abstract thinking.

Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Feel free to check out our other guides on Origami. Have fun folding with your child!