Japan
SUMMER TERM TOPIC: ‘JAPAN’
What you need:
⬜ Origami paper squares*. It helps if one side of your paper is is white and the other side a colour or pattern.
*Good quality origami paper makes models easier to fold, especially for more complicated designs. Check out the Story STEAM shop for Origami Paper kits.
✂️ We sometimes use scissors, glue and pens or pencils. See each week for any extra materials needed.
Extension Activity:
💡 Research each topic and make your own book all about Japan. Use your origami models to illustrate it.
💡 Write a story using your origami models. Take photos of your models to illustrate it.
The Gallery
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Week 1:
Koinobori & kabuto.
Watch tutorial 1
You will also need: BBQ skewer or drinking straw.
Week 3:
Kimono & fan.
Watch tutorial 3
Nothing extra needed.
Week 4
Sumo game & trophy.
Watch tutorial 4
You will need: Card or paper, pair of compasses or something round to draw around such as a plate.
Week 5:
The Great Wave and little boat.
Watch tutorial 5
Nothing extra needed
Week 6:
Ninja & shuriken.
Watch tutorial 6
You will need: 2 different coloured pieces of origami paper.
Week 7:
Tanuki & kasa.
Watch tutorial 7
Nothing extra needed.
Week 8
Tanabata star decoration.
Watch tutorial 8
You will need: String and a hole punch.
🎥 Scroll down for pre-recorded origami tutorials…
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📧 Email pictures of your child’s origami makes for the gallery to Hannah@storysteam.com📱 or post in the WhatsApp group.
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🎬 Pre-recorded Origami Tutorials Library
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Here you’ll find all the pre-recorded origami tutorials for this topic. Each step-by-step video guides to help you make each model at your own pace. Whether you’re just starting or revisiting a favourite model, you can come back here anytime to watch the tutorials as often as you like!
1. Koinobori – Koi carp streamers and Kabuto – helmet for Children’s Day.
Password: rainbow
2. Shinkansen & Fujisan
Password: Nozomi
3. Summer kimono & fan
Password: Sensu
4. Sumo & trophy
Password: Shihai
5. The Great Wave
Recreate the famous Hokusai woodprint
Password: Kanagawa
6. Ninja and Shiriken
Password: Warrior
7. Tanuki and Kasa
Password: Trickster
8. Tanabata
Password: StarFestival
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