Origami Fox
Turn a diamond into a broad fox face with two pointed ears.
Origami for the classroom
A short activity students can follow one fold at a time.
Use Origami Pico for a teacher demonstration, an individual activity or a pair sharing one device. The 3D guide shows how the paper moves, and written instructions let students pause and read the next step. The interface is available in English and Japanese.
Try a beginner activityPlan a 10–15 minute activity
This is a suggested classroom plan. Allow more time for younger learners or a first attempt.
Choose and prepare, about 2 minutes
Preview the fox or sailboat before class. Use a device with a browser and an internet connection to open the app. Choose a free basic paper; collectible papers and store purchases are optional.
Watch and describe, about 2 minutes
Demonstrate the first fold. Ask students to point out the moving corner and the crease, then describe where that corner will finish.
Fold together, about 5–8 minutes
Students follow the 3D prompts at their own pace. In pairs, one learner reads the instruction and the other makes the fold. Swap roles. Use undo when a step needs another look.
Look back, about 1–3 minutes
Rotate the finished model. Ask which fold changed the shape most, which instruction was hardest to explain and what they would tell someone trying it for the first time.
Choose a first lesson
Origami Sailboat
Fold a traditional sailboat with two open sails and a neat little hull.
Paper Airplane
A center crease, a pointed nose, a folded body, and two real wings.
Optional real-paper follow-up
The on-screen activity needs no physical materials. To follow up with real paper, open the original folding reference linked from each lesson and prepare paper suited to that pattern. The app uses some adaptations, so check the physical pattern before teaching it.
Practical notes for teachers
Try the activity on classroom devices beforehand. Sound and touch feedback can be turned off in Settings. Basic papers are free and unlimited; the app also has an optional store, collecting features and rewarded videos. Choose the basic papers for a lesson without purchases or ad rewards.