Do you want to make a fun paper toy called a cootie catcher? It’s easy and super fun to play with friends! Follow these simple steps to create your own cootie catcher.
First, you need a square piece of paper. If you have a rectangular piece, you can make it square by folding one corner over to the opposite edge and cutting off the extra strip.
Take your square paper and fold it in half diagonally. This means bringing one corner to the opposite corner to make a triangle. Then, unfold it.
Now, fold the paper diagonally the other way. This will create an “X” shape with the creases on your paper. Unfold it again.
Next, fold each corner of the paper into the center where the creases meet. Your paper should now look like a smaller square.
Flip your paper over and fold each corner into the center once more. Now, you have a smaller square with flaps.
Open up the flaps and write different colors or numbers in each section. This will make your cootie catcher more fun to play with!
Now, your cootie catcher is ready! Use your fingers to open and close it. You can play games with friends by asking them to pick a color or number, and then revealing a fun message or activity hidden inside!
Did you know that cootie catchers are also called fortune tellers? People have been making them for many years to play games and tell fun fortunes. You can get creative and write silly jokes or fun challenges inside your cootie catcher!
Enjoy making and playing with your cootie catcher, and have fun sharing it with your friends!
Color Hunt: After you’ve made your cootie catcher, go on a color hunt! Choose one of the colors you wrote inside your cootie catcher. Look around your home or classroom and find three objects that match that color. Share what you found with a friend or family member. This activity helps you notice the colors around you and see how they appear in different places.
Number Game: Use the numbers inside your cootie catcher to play a fun counting game. Ask a friend to pick a number, then open and close the cootie catcher that many times. Afterward, find that many objects around you, like pencils, books, or toys. This game helps you practice counting and recognizing numbers in a playful way.
Create a Story: Write a short story or draw a picture based on one of the messages or activities hidden inside your cootie catcher. Share your story or drawing with your classmates or family. This activity encourages creativity and helps you think about how different ideas can turn into fun stories or art.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Looking to make a cootie catcher? Check out these simple folding instructions to create your own interactive paper toy!
1. Start with a square piece of paper and fold it in half diagonally.
2. Unfold it and fold it in half diagonally the other way to create intersecting creases.
3. Fold each corner of the paper into the center, then flip it over and fold each corner into the center again.
4. Write different colors or numbers in each section.
5. Follow the folding instructions to manipulate the cootie catcher and play fun games with friends!
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