Origami fortune tellers can be a fun, simple game in your music lessons!
A simple activity during music lessons is a great way to give students a short break while still reviewing concepts. Origami fortune tellers are great for this.
I have three Halloween fortune tellers available here. If you haven’t used one before, here are a few tips for how to use origami fortune tellers in your music lessons.
How to fold the fortune teller:
- After printing the fortune teller, cut out the square.
- Flip the square over so that the blank side is facing up. Fold it in half. Then fold it in half again, creating a smaller square. Press down so that you have good creases formed in your paper.
- Open the square up again and put the blank side facing up.
- Now fold each corner into the center and press down.
- Flip the square over so that the smooth side with no folds is facing up.
- Now fold the the corners in again. When you fold these corners in, you will see the numbers.
- Then fold the fortune teller in half. Now you can see the four images, two on each side.
- You will need to use your fingers to fluff up the fortune teller to make the shape below.
How to play with the fortune teller:
- Ask the student to choose one of the four words.
- Spell the word out loud while opening and closing the fortune teller. For each letter, open the fortune teller. Alternate the direction that you open it each time.
- On the last letter, leave the teller open and ask the student to choose a number. Open the fortune teller in alternating directions again as you count up.
- Ask the student to choose a number again. Now open the flap of the number chosen to reveal the corresponding question.
Download the Halloween Fortune Tellers Set 1
Download the Halloween Fortune Tellers Set 2
Lauren teaches piano to students of all ages. She enjoys creating resources for her students and teachers. She is the author of Ready for Theory®. For personalized help, check out the consultations page for teachers.
