This week, the Explorium’s Craft of the Week got a special touch from an extraordinary young mind. Lillian, with her love for origami and flair for teaching, brought the adorable origami fox project to life!
How It Started
During a recent visit to the Explorium, Lillian suggested an origami craft. Her enthusiasm and folding skills impressed the staff, who invited her to help design the next project. She chose a playful, beginner-friendly origami fox
Crafting the Fox
Lillian collaborated with staff to create simple instructions and colorful, step-by-step guides. She tested the craft with family and friends, refining it until it was perfect. Thanks to her effort, the Explorium had a polished kit ready for launch.
Teaching the Craft
Lillian’s hard work caught the attention of fellow visitors, who were inspired by her patient instruction and enthusiasm to make foxes of their own. We may have a future teacher in our midst—thank you, Lillian!
Join the Fun!
Visit the Explorium to pick up an origami fox kit featuring Lillian’s instructions, or try it at home.
Who knows? You might be inspired to help create the next Craft of the Week!
Origami Fox
What’s a fox’s favorite game?
Materials:
Scissors
Tape
Markers
Pencil
White Paper
Fun Facts:
In Colorado we have two main types of foxes:
Red Fox and Gray Fox
Did you know?
Foxes can make over 40 different sounds, from barks and screams to chirps!
Mountain Top Milestone:
Folding paper requires precision and control, helping to strengthen small hand muscles and improve hand-eye coordination.
Directions:
Fold sheet of paper across to make a square
Cut extra paper off
Fold long ends of the triangle into the center to form a diamond shape
Now unfold the ends of the triangle and bend them backwards leaving a little fold to give the ears a 3D shape
Next tape down the extra paper between the ears and the edges of the ears to the back of the head
On the opposite side, color your fox!