Learn how to make paper claws with this easy video tutorial! This is such a fun boredom buster or rainy day craft for kids.

I realized shortly after my first Schoolyard Origami post that there was one more thing I folded as a student that was not on the list. But instead of just taking on one more thing, I thought I would also include some diagrams showing how to fold some of these schoolyard models. ---Secret Note--- The beauty of this model is that a student can write a full page note on one side of the sheet (8.5in x 11in), then fold it into a neat, manageable envelope that will not unfold accidentally. In fact, it is a little frustrating to close it up so easily, and then find it difficult to open it back up. I folded this in school, but have not yet seen it emerge at the school where I am working. ---Diagrams--- I have drawn up some diagrams for the paper claw, paper football and the secret note. SCHOOLYARD PAPER CLAW SCHOOLYARD PAPER FOOTBALL SCHOOLYARD SECRET NOTE I have also posted them on the Diagrams Page. [Photos taken by me of models I folded.]

Dragons have been a symbol of power and magic. We will transform a simple piece of paper into a cool dragon claw. It is visually impactful and seems to give you strength. Origami dragon claw