Before you start click the image on the left to print the paper airplane template. All folds should be made so that the "clean" (unlined) part of the paper shows.

First, fold rectangular paper down center along line marked (1). Then fold top right and left corners until they meet at the crease--use lines marked (2) as a guide. Now you have a "house" shape.

2. Fold left and right sides of paper to meet in the crease, folding along lines marked (3).

3. Fold entire airplane again along center crease, along line marked (4).

4. To create wings, fold two corners out and back along lines marked (5). Now, let your child decorate.

By: Karen Baicker
Illustration: Monica Gesue

• A4 paper or paper airplane template
• Crayons, markers, stickers for decorating

• Use scissors with serrated or patterned edges for a nice effect.
• Outline each square with a thick line of crayon for a two-toned look.
• Draw and cut out little butterfly or bee shapes from construction paper and glue them to the flower