How to Make an Origami Macaw

Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Origami gives both children and adults a glimpse into Japanese culture while learning to make something fascinating with a simple piece of paper. With only a few folds, you can transform a square sheet of paper into a macaw. A macaw is a large, colorful parrot. These birds are native to Mexico, Central America, South America, and formerly the Caribbean. The majority of macaws are now endangered in the wild. Therefore, this might be an interesting school project to call attention to the plight of macaws.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Square piece of paper

1. 

   Fold the paper in half diagonally.

2. 

   Unfold it and then fold in half in the opposite direction. This time, keep the paper folded.

3. 

   Fold the flap three-fourths of the way back.

4. 

   Fold the edges to the middle.

5. 

   Turn the paper over.

6. 

   Fold the top corner down twice.

7. 

   Fold it in half.

8. 

   Fold the flaps back. Pull the tab out to make the macaw's head.

9. 

   Pull the smaller tab out of the "head" to form a beak. Fold the flaps to the middle to form the wings.