Activity:

Like music, origami often has patterns and a rhythm - so before we get into today's activity, here's some facts about origamis: 

Origami is the art of paper folding, which originated in Japan in the 17th century. It involves the creation of decorative and functional objects using only paper and folding techniques. The goal of origami is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a three-dimensional object without the use of scissors, glue, or other adhesives.

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So now let's get into the groove of it and follow these steps below to make your own origami ninja star! Bring out your inner ninja with this fun craft!

Plus, dive a little bit into the history of ninja stars by reading the points below:

• Ninja stars, also known as shurikens, were weapons used by ancient Japanese warriors called ninjas.
• Ninja stars are shaped like small, flat, four-pointed stars.
• They were traditionally made of metal, but today they can also be made of plastic or other materials.
• Ninja stars were used for throwing and were designed to spin through the air to hit their target.

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