Origami used to be a core program for the pre-school
children from the 19th century (Meiji-Period) in Japan. It is
also considered as a subject. "Basic Geometry," but
as the days passed people thought learning folding patterns ruined
children's creativity, so for a while it was forgotten in the
educational area.
Now origami is appreciated again by its potential source of education
for math, geometry, chemistry, and of course, art. It helps children
understand the systematic concepts of those subjects and helps
them to think logically, because it is a hand-on project and
it's really fun to fold and complete as a product. The Origami
folding process shows children its geometric change of angles,
corners, sides, and diagonals.
(Picture-Origami Class at Iiyama pre-school)
Origami simply used to be play for young
children, but it is respected and valued with its creativity
and richness as the educational resources. The repetition of
folding patterns requires patience and skill for perfection.
Modern education has more alternatives introducing Origami to
the class. Truly, it is really fun and practical for all of us.
