Two Hands-On Craft Projects

Here are a couple of fun foldable projects to try with your kids.

Both of the projects below start with squares of paper. Do you know how to convert any piece of paper into a square? Here are two methods.

• Can you tell why they work, how each method creates a true square?
• What if you didn’t have a rectangular page to start with — could you still create a square?

Minecraft Endless Card

A square flexagon. If you don’t care for Minecraft, just create four square designs of your own to fold, cut, and paste.

https://hattifant.com/minecraft-endless-card-paper-craft

What math do you notice in the finished card? What questions can you ask?

Origami Puzzle Purse

Write a decorative note to a friend, then fold it into a compact little puzzle.

https://hannaleetidd.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-a-victorian-love-token

What do you notice? What do you wonder?

Have fun folding math with your kids!