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Puzzling with Paper

All you need to have a go at the tasks in this feature is plenty of paper, preferably in different colours.

Can you picture the shapes you'll get when you fold a piece of paper along the creases shown in the photos?  Make those shapes in different sizes and then create a patchwork pattern. 

We're looking forward to seeing your creations!

Paper Partners
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Paper Partners

Age
5 to 7
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Can you describe a piece of paper clearly enough for your partner to know which piece it is?

Paper Patchwork 1
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Paper Patchwork 1

Age
5 to 7
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Can you work out what shape is made when this piece of paper is folded up using the crease pattern shown?

Paper Patchwork 2
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Paper Patchwork 2

Age
5 to 7
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Have a go at making a few of these shapes from paper in different sizes. What patterns can you create?

Repeating Patterns
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Repeating Patterns

Age
5 to 7
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Try continuing these patterns made from triangles. Can you create your own repeating pattern?
Exploded Squares
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Exploded Squares

Age
5 to 7
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This practical activity challenges you to create symmetrical designs by cutting a square into strips.
Straight to Curves
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Straight to Curves

Age
5 to 11
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How can you make a curve from straight strips of paper?