Cootie catchers, sometimes known as paper fortune tellers, have long been a favorite activity of elementary-and middle-schoolers, but folks of all ages can enjoy these origami paper crafts. Origami is the Japanese word for "paper-folding," though the art of paper-folding arose separately in Japan, China, and Europe at different times.

Although you might remember how to fold a cootie cather from a piece of lined notebook paper, it's also fun to find one that's been designed in a special theme. When you find the one you like, simply download, print, and fold the paper template, and then grab a friend to have a little nostalgic fun. 
01 Origami Cootie Catcher

If you need to refresh your memory on how to make one of these origami fortune tellers, this easy-to-follow tutorial will have you caught up in no time. 
02Shark Cootie Catcher

Those who love sea creatures will adore this printable cootie catcher in the theme of a shark fortune teller. The template is free to download and print at home. These shark cootie catchers double as puppets. If the kids want their own animals, there are other creatures to choose from, too, including tigers, peacocks, and unicorns.

03Kids' Cootie Catcher Game