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📖 Fold a Corner Bookmark

Use a separate square of origami paper and follow the steps.

You need: 1 square sheet (15×15cm suggested). Start with the colored side down.

Arrows show movement. Dashed lines show folds.

1Fold in half

Place the square as a diamond. Bring the bottom point up to meet the top point.

2Lower one layer only

The top has two layers. Fold only the front point down to the middle of the bottom edge.

3Crease both sides

Fold each side point up to the top point, then unfold. Keep the small front triangle folded down.

4Tuck in the right tip

Fold the right corner up again. Tuck the raised tip into the pocket behind the front triangle.

5Tuck in the left tip

Fold the left corner up and tuck its tip into the same pocket. Press flat.

6Slip over a page corner

Turn the bookmark to fit a page corner. Draw a face or pattern on the outside if you like.

Tips for Parents

You need: 1 square sheet (15×15cm suggested). Start with the colored side down. Arrows show movement. Dashed lines show folds. Fold in half: Place the square as a diamond. Bring the bottom point up to meet the top point. Lower one layer only: The top has two layers. Fold only the front point down to the middle of the bottom edge. Crease both sides: Fold each side point up to the top point, then unfold. Keep the small front triangle folded down. Tuck in the right tip: Fold the right corner up again. Tuck the raised tip into the pocket behind the front triangle. Tuck in the left tip: Fold the left corner up and tuck its tip into the same pocket. Press flat. Slip over a page corner: Turn the bookmark to fit a page corner. Draw a face or pattern on the outside if you like.

What This Worksheet Builds

The top has two layers. Fold only the front point down to the middle of the bottom edge. Fold the right corner up again. Tuck the raised tip into the pocket behind the front triangle.

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