For Children at Narake’s Panhala Public School, every Sunday is a fun-day.
Discover how weekly Origami classes at Narke’s Panhala Public School help primary school children develop creativity, concentration, patience and confidence through paper folding.
ORIGAMI FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS
Mandar Vaidya
9/28/20262 min read


Our Sunday is a fun-day
Origami is bringing creativity, concentration and plenty of smiles to the primary school children at Narke’s Panhala Public School. Every Sunday, the children come together for their weekly Origami class, where they learn to transform simple sheets of paper into interesting and beautiful models.
The Origami teaching programme is designed to introduce children to the joy of paper folding while helping them develop important skills such as concentration, patience, hand-eye coordination, creativity and the ability to follow instructions.
Children Eagerly Look Forward to Their Origami Class
One of the most encouraging aspects of the programme is the enthusiasm shown by the children. During every Sunday session, children are eager to learn new folds and create new models. They carefully observe each step of the demonstration and then try to reproduce it with their own hands.
It is especially satisfying to see their excitement when a flat sheet of paper gradually takes the shape of a bird, animal, flower or other Origami model. Children's curiosity and willingness to learn make every session enjoyable.
Learning Origami Through Practice
Origami is a hands-on learning activity. Children learn not only by watching, but by actually folding the paper themselves.
Some folds may initially appear difficult, but children patiently try again and again. With practice, they become more confident and accurate.
This process naturally encourages children to develop:
Concentration and attention
Patience and perseverance
Hand-eye coordination
Fine motor skills
Creativity and imagination
Ability to follow a sequence of instructions
Confidence in making something independently
Every Child Is Enjoying Origami
A particularly pleasing observation from the Sunday Origami classes is that all the children are participating enthusiastically and performing good Origami.
Every child learns at a slightly different pace, but the eagerness to create is visible throughout the classroom. Children also enjoy looking at each other's models, sharing their experiences and helping their friends with difficult folds.
This makes Origami a wonderful group activity as well as an individual creative exercise.
Origami Activities for Primary School Students
For primary school students, Origami can be an enjoyable way to combine creativity with learning. A simple piece of paper becomes a tool through which children can explore shapes, symmetry, sequences and spatial thinking.
More importantly, Origami gives children the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands.
In an age when children spend increasing amounts of time with digital devices, activities such as paper folding provide a refreshing opportunity to work with their hands, concentrate on a task and enjoy the process of creation.
A Creative Sunday at Panhala Public School
The Sunday Origami classes at Narke’s Panhala Public School are gradually becoming a much-loved part of the children's weekly routine.
Their enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to practise are encouraging signs. As the programme continues, the children will be introduced to more interesting and challenging Origami models, helping them gradually develop greater skill and confidence.
For an Origami teacher, there is perhaps no greater reward than seeing children eagerly waiting for the next model and proudly holding up something they have created themselves.
At Narke’s Panhala Public School, every Sunday is becoming a day of learning, creativity and joy - one fold at a time.
About Origami School
Origami School has been working to spread the joy and learning of Origami among children, students, adults and senior citizens. With decades of experience in teaching Origami, the school conducts Origami learning activities and workshops for educational institutions and different groups.
The experience at Narke’s Panhala Public School is another wonderful example of how Origami can bring creativity and happiness into the learning environment.
Special thanks to the chairman Mr. Sandeep Narake, principal Ms. Maheshwari Chougule and the most kind and affectionate Madhu teacher.
- Mandar Vaidya, Kolhapur.








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