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A 5–10 minutes craft for ages 6–12, using supplies you likely already have — Paper.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    Make Origami Jet Planes

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Make the first fold

    Fold your paper in half the long way. Open it back up. You've made a line down the middle!

    Step 2: Make the nose

    Fold the top corners down to meet the middle line. It should look like a house roof now!

    Step 3: Bring the corner to the center line

    Grab one corner where the "roof" meets the "house" and fold it to meet the center line.

    Step 4: Repeat on the other side

    Step 5: Fold the point down

    Fold the point down to meet the bottom edge of the paper.

    Step 6: Flip your project over

    Flip it over. You should have a trapezoid with a fold down the middle.

    Step 7: Fold in the corners

    Fold the upper corners of your trapezoid to meet the center line.

    Step 8: Flip it over

    Step 9: Fold the point up

    Fold the point up. This makes the general shape of the jet!

    Step 10: Make the wings

    To make the wings, first, fold your jet in half.

    Step 11: Fold down one wing

    Carefully fold down the top half of one side of your jet to make a wing.

    Step 12: Repeat on the other side

    Flip it over, and fold the other side down. Now you're ready to take flight! How fast will your jet fly?
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:

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    Save

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