Shenbazuru (千羽鶴)
One Thousand Paper Cranes
Harmony, Hopes, and Wishes
TEACHERS: This is a lesson you can run for your kiddos with limited or no prep! just scroll down the page and do everything in the order instructed! The teacher instructions are in ORANGE and italics (like this one).
Play! Use the following as a settling activity! I like to play it as students enter the room. They tend to either ignore it and settle in or do it and feel more relaxed. Either way, it is a nice transition.
What is a Paper Crane, and Why?
Making Cranes is:
Meditative
Productive
Mindful
Challenging
Rewarding
Purposeful
When We Make Cranes We:
Extend a Hope
Have a Wish
Gift Gratitude
Remember Loved Ones
How to Fold a Paper Crane
Worksheet: You can print out or project this handout for self paced or guided folding
Paper Crane.pdfVideo: This is a clear instructional video on paper crane folding.
Making Cranes:
Can be hard and frustrating. Remember, anything worth doing won't be easy, but once you learn, you not only have a skill, you have something to do with your hands that costs very little. You also have a meaningful way of giving to yourself and others. Who knows? Maybe after 1,000 you even get a wish!
Shenbazuru in the real world
Origami, Mathematics, STEAM, Engineering and Aerospace
Unfortunately, that is much more than we can cover in one mini-unit. However, we have some options for you to consider!
Note: These lessons will be completed soon, please check back! Thank you for your patience!