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Paper Curves

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star
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Spencer, Kaya, Miriam, Carolyn, Hannah and Aeena from the Learning Studio, USA, told us that their paper curves looked a bit like a dog, a bird head, a bear, a flower, a tree, a dragon and even a chicken playing a trombone! Here are some photos from the Learning Studio.

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