Introduction: The Storyteller Bird

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This storyteller Bird is my son's favorite prop when we roleplay or have a storytelling session. This bird is very easy to make and certainly adds a smile to the face and makes storytelling even more interesting.

Supplies

To make this bird we need:

  • A Square Piece of paper ( 21cm by 21cm)
  • Coloring pens
  • Pencil
  • Scissors

Step 1: Folding the Bird

  1. First, lay the paper on a flat surface, so that one of its corners is facing you.
  2. Now, fold it along the diagonal. Crease the folded edge will fingernails and then unfold the paper.
  3. Next, fold the two side corners to the creased diagonal and then fold the paper in half along the same creased diagonal at the center.
  4. Measure 14 cm from the bottom and put a mark with a pencil. Then connect this mark with the side corner with dotted lines.
  5. Fold along the dotted lines and continue folding and wrapping this extruded part until a small triangular flap remains.
  6. Tuck this flap in the pocket to lock it properly. This will be the beak of the bird . Crease all the folds nicely.
  7. Cut a small triangular piece near the other end to make tail of the bird.

Step 2: Adding Makeup

  1. Color the bird in bright vibrant colors of your choice.
  2. Now, insert your index finger into the pocket at the bottom and our talkative bird will be ready to tell us stories.