Objective

Students will be able to make Pussy Cat face using Origami paper.

Prerequisites

1)  Fine motor skills: Children should have developed the fine motor skills necessary to hold a paper properly.
2)   Hand-eye coordination: Children should be able to coordinate their hand movements with their vision to be able to fold and crease the paper.
3)  Attention span: Children should have the ability to focus for an extended period of time to complete the task. However, this can vary from child to child.
4)   Children should be able to identify basic shapes.

NOTE: Adaptations, Variation in Rules and Pace are suggested below to develop the above prerequisites.

Goal

Operational Definition

All – This gives the goal, which is the minimum that the teacher must achieve for all students in the classroom.

Some – This gives the goal that the teacher may try to achieve for some students in the classroom who can achieve the suggested goal over and above the goal stated for ‘All’.

Few – This gives the goal that the teacher may try to achieve for a few students in the classroom who can achieve the suggested goal over and above the goal stated for ‘Some’ and ‘All’.

Materials Required for Activity

Origami paper, square in shape which is coloured on one side and white on the other side, black sketch pen to draw parts of the face.

Preparation for Activity

Preparing will help you to conduct an effective activity in an inclusive classroom and achieve the goal.

1. Download the Origami—Pussy Cat Face worksheet Instructions provided below.
2. Download the video for step-by-step Instructions to do Origami—Pussy Cat Face. 
3. Please keep ready the Adapted Worksheet as required for your Inclusive Classroom. Details of creating these adaptations yourself is provided below. 
4. Go through the suggestions provided for Variation of Rules and Pace and Adaptations and ensure necessary preparation accordingly.

Setting for the Activity

This is a classroom activity. All children can do the origami individually. However, children who need peer support can work with their peers.

Procedure

1. Teacher may first show the origami craft paper that will be used in this activity and the glue to be used. 
2. Please ensure that all children have the origami paper ready.
3. Follow the instructions as given in the worksheet and the video step by step.
4. Demonstrate how the shape is to be folded tightly. 
5. Go around the class and ensure that the children are grasping the paper in the right manner and folding the paper correctly at each step.
6. Appreciate and acknowledge children’s effort.

Worksheet: Craft worksheet Origami – Pussy Cat Face 

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Visual Schedule: Origami Pussy Cat Face (coming soon)

Click and watch the videos. These videos are to be shown to children before the activity. When there are children with hearing impairment in the inclusive class, use the video with Indian Sign Language (ISL).

Video: Origami Pussy Cat Face

ISL Video: Origami Pussy Cat Face (Coming soon)

Notes to the Teacher

• Encourage and appreciate the children for their answers. 
• Go around the class and ensure that the children are following the instructions correctly at each step.
• The teacher should identify the Hand dominance of the child and encourage the child to do with that hand.
• Appreciate and acknowledge children’s effort.

Adaptations to address variability in an inclusive classroom

The variability of an Inclusive Environment needs to address the processing and attention differences of the learners. An inclusive environment may have learners with Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Loco-Motor Impairment and Cognitive Differences. Learners not only learn in different ways, but they also have unique motivations, interests, personalities and strengths. To address this variability, providing the appropriate adaptation is an effective solution.

Adaptations and Strategies: Paper Crafts

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Suggested Variation in Rules and Pace

When working with special children, it is important to adapt the rules and pace to their specific needs. Here are some suggestions:

1. Vary the rules: Depending on the child’s abilities, you can adapt the rules for craft. For example, if a child has difficulty staying within the lines, you could allow him / her to paste freely or with a larger outline. 
2. Vary the pace: Some children may need more time to complete tasks than others. It may be helpful to break up the task into smaller parts, providing regular breaks or alternate activities to avoid frustration or fatigue. You can also use a timer to help the children pace themselves and feel a sense of accomplishment as they work towards completing the task.
3. Provide additional support: For children with fine motor difficulties, you can provide adaptive tools such as textured or soft paper, scissors with comfortable grips and non-toxic glue with minimal odour. Reference for these adaptive tools is provided in the video.
4. Provide positive feedback: It is important to provide positive feedback throughout the craft activity to build the child’s confidence and motivation. Be specific and provide feedback for effort, progress, and quality of work.

Story – Dollar, the Super Pup

Children can view the video of the story, Dollar the super pup. The teacher can reinforce the values of friendliness and faithfulness that the story depicts.

Video: Song – I love my Pussy

ISL Video: Song – I love my Pussy (coming soon)

Social Narrative – I use crayons for colouring

A social narrative is a tool used to help individuals with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, better understand social situations and how to appropriately respond to them. Here is a social narrative about making craft items. The videos can be shown in an inclusive classroom.

Social Narrative  Can Do Group Activities with My Classmates & When I Need Help in the Classroom (Coming Soon)

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Teacher Resource Document

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This digital material has been developed by the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Inclusive Education Project, a unit of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam, as a collaborative offering in the service of our nation.