Christmas in July / Paper Snowflakes
Paper Snowflakes
Children fold and cut paper into unique symmetrical snowflakes to hang around the room.
How to run it
- Fold square paper into a triangle, then fold again twice.
- Cut small shapes along the edges.
- Unfold carefully to reveal the snowflake.
- Hang snowflakes with string from the ceiling or windows.
You will need
- square paper
- scissors
- string
- sticky tape
Make it easier or harderUse thinner paper and fewer folds for younger children; older children can try six-pointed folds.
SafetySupervise scissors use.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Cutting snowflakes explores symmetry and pattern.
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