WE DO ORIGAMI ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING "Origami is a traditional game of folding paper that unites sculptural esthetic aspects with functional and geometric-mathematical principles” Origami gives the folder the opportunity to make creative designs and figures; it is a wonderful teaching tool with many educational benefits. In addition, paper folding is being used in physical therapy, in mental heal
th programs, and as a source of entertainment and enjoyment. Origami is becoming a very important activity that has many useful benefits. Schools have begun to realize the educational value of origami. It is a great hands-on activity and a wonderful resource that
- Teaches students how to follow directions,
- encourages cooperation among students,
- improves motor skills, and
- it helps develop multi-cultural awareness.
*Math teachers have found that they can use origami to develop math lessons in geometry, fractions, andproblem solving. Language Arts teachers have found that they can use origami to introduce units in literature,poetry, and creative writing. Science and social studies teachers are using origami to introduce lessons as well. As you can see, origami has become a very useful teaching tool in education.
*Many therapists use paper folding in their fields of medicine. Physical therapist use origami as a fun way to exercise hand muscles that they are trying to rehabilitate. People who suffer from arthritis or other physical problems also report that as they fold origami figures, the muscles in their hands are strengthened. Psychologists, as well, are using origami in their medical field. They have found that the coordinated work of both hands when folding origami helps with the development of motor skills, as well as attention, memory, and imagination processes. The folding of origami can also be helpful to some people because it can be a tool by which they can relieve stress
