Origami Creations: Vanya and Friends Master the Art of Paper Figures

One day, Anna Petrovna brought colorful sheets of paper to kindergarten and announced that the children would be learning origami – the art of creating paper figures. Vanya, Lisa, and Pasha looked curiously at the bright squares, as they had never tried making figures just from paper. Anna Petrovna explained that origami is not only fun, but it also helps develop patience and concentration.

Anna Petrovna started with the simplest figure – a boat. She took a piece of paper and demonstrated step-by-step how to fold it into a small boat that could even float on water. Vanya watched her movements closely and carefully folded each corner to follow along. Lisa was a bit unsure, but Anna Petrovna helped her, and soon each child had their own little paper boat.

Vanya was thrilled with his boat and imagined it floating down a stream. Lisa suggested they color their boats to make them even more beautiful. The children grabbed pencils and decorated their boats with flags and small designs. Pasha drew an anchor on his boat, while Lisa added flowers to the sails. Now each boat was unique, reflecting the imagination of its creator.

After the boats, Anna Petrovna suggested they make origami cranes. She told the children that in Japan, cranes symbolize happiness and peace. The children were intrigued and began folding their crane figures. Vanya got a bit confused with the complex folds, but Anna Petrovna patiently explained each step. Lisa folded slowly but steadily, and Pasha joked that his crane would “take off any moment” because he thought the wings were so big.

Once all the cranes were complete, Anna Petrovna suggested they hang them as decorations in the room. The children eagerly agreed and strung the cranes on strings throughout the room. Now anyone who entered could see the colorful paper figures floating in the air. Vanya, Lisa, and Pasha felt proud of their work and were delighted that their efforts made the room look so lovely.

The next figure they decided to make was a frog. Anna Petrovna showed the children how to fold it so it could "jump." This was a real discovery for the kids! They folded their frogs and tested whose frog could jump the best. Vanya made a frog with long hind legs, Lisa added big eyes, and Pasha drew stripes to make the frog look funny. Now each child was trying to see how far their frog could jump.

While playing with the frogs, the children realized that origami is not just about making beautiful figures, but also creating fun toys they could bring to life. Anna Petrovna suggested a "jumping contest" for the frogs, and the children had fun competing to see whose frog would jump the farthest. Vanya emerged as the winner, his frog making the longest jump, and he was proud of his success.

As the lesson ended, Anna Petrovna praised the children for their hard work and patience. She explained that origami teaches us not only to make beautiful things but also to be attentive and careful. Vanya realized that creating origami requires not only folding skills but also imagination to bring each figure to life and make it special.

Moral: Origami teaches us patience and attention, and shows us how small efforts can turn into beautiful and fun things. When we create something with our own hands, we put a piece of ourselves into it, and each figure becomes a reflection of our imagination and kindness.