With the Woopie Art&Fun 3D origami kit, your child makes 10 paper animals that stand up in 3D. Pieces press out by hand, fold along dotted lines and are glued together – no scissors needed.

This 3D origami kit for kids is a gentle introduction to paper folding. It contains five cards, each with two animals. All your child needs is a little dexterity and some glue, since the pieces separate from the cards easily by hand. The manufacturer notes that the animals can also encourage children to learn their names in English. The kit is designed for children from 3 years, girls and boys alike.

What your child develops

• Fine motor skills. Pressing out pieces, folding along lines and gluing train finger precision.
• Concentration. To finish an animal, the steps have to be followed in the right order.
• Spatial thinking. Your child sees a flat paper piece turn into a three-dimensional figure.
• Imagination and creativity. The finished animals become characters for games and stories.

How to play

Clear the table and get the glue ready. Then follow the steps: separate all the pieces by hand, fold the paper along the dotted lines, spread glue on the hatched areas and join them. Three- and four-year-olds will need help with folding, while older children soon manage on their own.

Once all ten animals are ready, set up your own zoo or farm, act out a story or name each animal in both your language and English. You can make a few animals one afternoon and save the rest for another day.

Why paper crafts

Paper folding is a calm, screen-free activity that needs nothing more than a table and glue. Your child watches a flat card turn into a figure, and the finished animal is their own work to put on a shelf or give away.

A great gift

The origami kit is a small creative gift for children aged 3 and up – something to bring when visiting, a party prize or a Christmas stocking filler. The flat pack is easy to wrap.

What's in the box

• 5 cards with pieces
• Pieces for 10 paper animals (two on each card)

You will also need glue.

Find more creative kits in our craft kits for kids collection, or more ideas for this age in toys for 3–5 year olds.