Paper Heart Craft - Easy Heart Origami Bookmarks (simple STEAM Valentines)

Learn how to make super simple kirigami paper hearts. These paper hearts can be used as corner bookmarks or used as part of greeting cards or collages in the run to Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day! The hearts look super cute using little faces or you can add conversation heart messages, such as “BFF Forever” or “I Heart U”.

Students are encouraged to cut their own paper strips in a 2:1 ratio (for stronger bookmarks) or 4:1 ratio (if using in collages or saving on paper). However, templates for printing on either colored paper or printing in full color have been provided to save time in the classroom. Using tape is advised but not strictly speaking necessary!

4 Page Printable

· Lesson plan overview

· One page worksheet

· 2 page printable - paper strips in black & white for printing on colored paper or full color printable if colored paper not available

NOTE: printable not needed - students encouraged to cut their own paper strips, however, it is time saving and can help if students struggle to measure out the paper properly.

Objectives

· Develop fine motor skills & accuracy in cutting

· Looking at rations 2:1 and 4:1

· Reading skills & following instructions

· Seasonal fun

Materials

· Paper in desired colors or full color printer and paper (6 inches x 3inches strips of paper are nice, but any size works)

· Scissors

· Tape (optional - it gives a little stability to the paper heart, but not strictly speaking necessary)

· Pens for decorating (optional)