EAC After School Activity
Paper Arts
Origami, Kirigami and Papercraft
Empowering Makers' Minds
Hard Skills
Paper art enhances logical, mathematical, geometric and spatial reasoning. By crafting three-dimensional figures using interlocking forms and shapes, children are challenged to abstract and simplify shapes through artistic expression.
Soft Skills
Working with paper activities not only booster hard skills such as fine motor coordinations but also improves their patience, focus and concentration, while reducing stress and improving memory.
Origami
Origami is the art of paper folding to create intricate shapes and designs, often representing animals, flowers, objects, and abstract forms. The goal of origami is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a three-dimensional sculpture without the use of scissors or glue.
Kirigami
Kirigami is a form of paper art that combines both folding and cutting. It uses scissors or a knife to cut intricate shapes, patterns, or details into the paper, enabling the creation of more complex and delicate designs.
Papercraft
The creative practice of making objects, sculptures, or designs primarily using paper as the main material. It encompasses various techniques such as cutting, folding, gluing, and assembling paper to produce both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art.
Papercraft can range from simple paper models to highly intricate and detailed sculptures, and it often involves a combination of artistic skills, precision, and patience.
Paper Arts
Paper art encourages creativity, as individuals tackle challenges of varying complexity through small, hands-on projects that can be personalized by children, making the activity both engaging and rewarding.
It also fosters patience and adaptability, since transforming the paper requires following specific rules and steps, and learning to leverage them to your advantage.
How do we empower makers' minds?
Gradual and Personalized Evolution
The course focuses on personalized projects that evolve in difficulty, matching each student's interests and development level.
Hands-on Experience
Through hands-on experience, in this course the children will learn to break down projects into smaller, manageable tasks and organizing both their workspace and ideas, children will find it easier to put their plans into action.
We use Origami, Kirigami, and Papercraft as tools for children to learn by playing, helping them overcome challenges and develop the physical and mental resources needed to bring their projects to life through a fun, ligth and engaging activity.
Learn by Playing
Sense of Accomplishment
By overcoming challenges and having something tangible to show for it, children develop a sense of accomplishment. And they take such pride in their work!
Facing Challenges
Each small activity reflects larger projects and challenges that await in real life.
Concentration Booster
Working in our step by step projects will increase your child's focus, concentration, memory and organizational skills - while having a lot of fun!
Self-Esteem Boost
Learning to manage frustrations while overcoming difficulties fosters patience, focus, resilience and confidence. Our personalized, step-by-step approach supports each child, encouraging them to persist until thei succeed.
Turn Thoughts into Action
Children are naturally —and wonderfully— creative. We will help them naturally integrate into their lives a mindset that allows them to put ideas into action, bring them to life, and make them happen.
Incredible Surprises
There’s nothing more heartwarming than receiving a heartfelt gift crafted by the hands of our little ones.
With each special occasion, they’ll feel inspired, proud, and empowered to create their own gifts, costumes, cards, and keepsakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
How many students per class?
A maximum of 20 children per class.
Should I buy any material?
No, all materials and supplies are provided.
How long does it take?
One Academic Semester.
Who is the teacher?
Sanae Penteado
Is there any type of certificate?
Is an invoice (Nota Fiscal) provided?
Yes!
You will receive an invoice (Nota Fiscal Brasileira) automatically (via email) after payment confirmation and subsequent processing of your purchase. If this does not happen, please click here and contact us.
How does the registration process work?
Registration must be made through the EAC Registration for After School Activities Sistem (PowerSchool SIS), according to school procedures.
Esperta Mente`s website can be used for payment.
What is the workload?
Once a week, on Mondays or Wednesdays.
What are the class times?
During EAC Elementary After School Activities.
Where are the lessons?
When does it start?
January/2025.
What security measures are adopted?
Where to buy supplies for home practice?
All classroom course materials and supplies are provided, but if you want to purchase it to practice at home, you can find it in any specialized store.
For your comfort and convenience, you can purchase kits here specially designed for the course, curated by us with the options following:
