Paper Origami And Its Benefits
Origami is an art used to alter a flat sheet of material by folding without use of glue or cutting to create intricate designs.Origami is for everyone who loves challenge, to study something new, who love beauty, and who like to do something with their hands.When you practice origami, you are activating your whole brain.When both hands are occupied, motor impulses activate the language portion of the brain.Educator, Teacher, Psychologist, Physician and Parents can use this art to their advantage.
Useful Models You Can Make Are
- Masks
- Boxes
- Package decorations
- Cups
- Party decorations
- Puppets
- Fish
- Birds
- Animals
- Wallets and card cases
- Flowers
- Geometric shapes
- Stationery and envelopes
- Hats and Slippers
- Toys and many more!
Below is a list of some of the benefits you get by practicing origami
- It is being used in physical therapy, in mental health programs,
- Origami is a great source of entertainment.Many people enjoy origami because it is fun
- It is used as teaching tool by teachers
- Psychologists are using origami in their medical field
- It can be a tool by which we can relieve stress.
- Increases sequencing skills,
- Develops eye hand co-ordination,
- Improves reading Skills
- Development of fine ‘motor skills’ of both hands
- Development of creative abilities
- Activation of the Right and Left hemispheres of the brain
- Development of memory
- Development of patience
- Emotional and aesthetic experiences.
- Joy, satisfaction and pride in your own work!
- Writing Skills
- Processing Skills
- Logical Reasoning
- Attention Skills
- Development of intelligence;
- Activation of creative thinking;
- Development of spatial imagination and visual accuracy.
- Math Concepts like Measurement,Geometry,Proportion,Fractions,Symmetry
- Science Principles
- Ecology
- Oriental Culture
- Independent Study
- Social Skills
- Self Confidence
- Library Skills
- Manual Dexterity
- Speech Language Development.
Since the benefits in practicing origami are many this ancient art form still continues to intrigue people all around the world.
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