Better
Understanding of Geometric Concepts
Origami is known to have immense benefits for the
learning of students. One of these is geometry. It improves and strengthens
understanding of concepts of geometry due to the myriad of shapes, angles and
folds involved in creating paper structures. To teach students important
geometric concepts, label the origami structure with length, width and height.
This will help them gain an understanding of shapes and sizes.
Improved
Thinking Skills
Children who practice origami are shown to exhibit
improved spatial visualization skills as it makes use of practical learning
with their hands. It activates multiples modalities of learning. This gives
them a deeper understanding of shapes around them by applying the basic
principles of geometry. Consequently their thinking capacities and intellect
are enhanced.
Teaches
Kids Fractions
Fractions! They appear to be a rather tricky and
scary subject for a whole lot of kids. But origami presents a fun way to teach
fractions. You can demonstrate the concept of one-half, two-thirds, one-fifth,
etc. via origami structures and then ask the students how many folds are
required to create a certain shape and in which places.
Problem
Solving
Oftentimes, in the classroom and
even in life there are multiple ways of arriving at an answer. Origami gives kids a chance to work out a
problem using unique, creative and innovative ways by the hit and trial method.
For example, when you ask kids to make a certain shape, they can do so by
folding the paper in different ways, all of which may be right. This develops excellent
problem-solving skills.
Science
Becomes Fun
Understanding the concepts of physics becomes a
whole lot easier if done through origami. How? A thin paper by itself is not
strong at all but when you fold it multiple times at different angles to form
an accordion, it can become stronger.
At one of the top ICSE schools in Patiala, we believe in infusing a little
bit of fun into our curriculum through a well-balanced mix of creative arts and
education.
