Have I mentioned that I love this ancient Japanese art of paper-folding? It has so many uses and it is so satisfying and fun too. Origami also uses both sides of the brain and it was experimentally proven that origami training creates conditions of intensive interaction of hemispheres and that it is especially effective in developing intellectual and creative abilities of children (7-11) and also their motor abilities of both hands.

So yes, origami is part of our curriculum here in the Gibson household.

On October 13^th, I did my first Moms' Workshop at the request of my good friend who heads a cover school. My workshops have always been with children, so I was a bit nervous. But everything fell into place. We all had fun, cutting up and creating something suitable for fall.

And this was what we made: a fall wreath.

This can be adapted and made into a Christmas wreath too. When I have the time, I shall post instructions on how to make this wreath.

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Posted by Isaiah5513

I did not know that origami is supposed to do that for both hemispheres of the brain. I'll have to pull that book out and the scrapbook paper i haven't been using. Also i noticed noone commented, so I wanted to let you know that i, for one, am very interested in the instructions for the wreath. And many blessings with your new title, Blogger of the week!
Christy

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