First Step snowflake patterns are the easiest, most basic designs intended for absolute beginners, preschool age children and and people with special needs.
First Step patterns are very basic cutout shapes which are not only fun to cut out but useful to help introduce math concepts.
Most patterns are designed with two or three basic cut shape (circle, square, triangle) which beginners should be able to master fairly quickly.
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Once the concept of the different types of folds is mastered (2,3,4,& 6 sides) the child can visualize the different results obtained.
These simple cutout shapes are repeated over 2, 3, 4, and 6 sided patterns in to demonstrate how varied results can be obtained for different folds using similar cuts.
2006 Pattern
3007 Pattern
4007 Pattern
6005 Pattern