100 Birds to Fold & Fly
Usborne Fold & Fly Series
What’s inside...
A tear-out book with 100 colorful, bird-themed sheets to fold into super-fast darters, soaring gliders, stunning swoopers and graceful drifters. Includes detailed folding instructions for the four different designs, plus tips on folding, launching, flying and looking after your flock of paper birds.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
200 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which bird from the book would you like to see in real life and why?
How do the different shapes and colors of the birds help them in their environment?
If you could design your own bird, what special features would it have?
Why do you think birds fold their wings? Can you think of a situation where that would be helpful?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express creativity by asking them to draw or describe a bird they imagine.
Relate the birds in the book to birds you might see in your local area to make the experience more tangible.
Discuss the importance of diverse bird species and their roles in nature to deepen ecological awareness.
Use the crafting element of the book as a way to engage in hands-on learning and reinforce the characteristics discussed.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: Children learn to follow step-by-step instructions to fold various bird designs accurately.
Real-World Application: Develops the ability to follow processes and guidelines crucial in educational settings and daily activities.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: The activity of folding paper birds requires time and effort, teaching children the value of patience and the importance of persisting through challenges.
Real-World Application: Enhances resilience and determination in tasks at school or in learning new skills.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Choosing different colors and patterns for their birds encourages children to use their imagination and be creative.
Real-World Application: Stimulates innovative thinking and creative expression, useful in artistic pursuits and problem-solving scenarios.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills Development
Explanation: Manipulating paper to create birds helps in refining children's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Improves handwriting, typing, and other activities that require precise hand movements.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature
Explanation: The book introduces various bird species, fostering an interest and respect for wildlife and the environment.
Real-World Application: Encourages outdoor exploration and environmental consciousness in day-to-day life.