Paper Snowflakes

To make decorative snowflakes for the classroom follow the simple instructions below: Start with a square piece of paper and fold it diagonally 4 times. After the fourth time, cut off the excess paper.

a+b

d d

e c

a+b a+b c

Now for the fun bit - cut out little pieces from the finished, folded triangle. Open out the triangle and see your snowflake. Here's a few ideas for you to try.

Now try out your own ideas and see how types of snowflake you can make! Remember, no two snowflakes are ever alike