Few origami models are as instantly cheerful as a little chick. With its round body and tiny beak, it somehow manages to look happy no matter how imperfect your folds turn out — which makes it the perfect project when you want a quick win and a smile.

In this short tutorial we fold a baby chick in just six easy steps. It's a great one to make with kids, to scatter across an Easter table, or simply to brighten a quiet afternoon. Grab a square of paper — yellow is traditional, but don't let that stop you — and let's begin.

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