Perform a trick with paper

What can I use if I don't have the exact paper or coloring materials listed in the steps?

Use any thin recycled printer paper, a magazine page, or a napkin for the folding and colored pencils, markers, or stickers to label the outer flaps and numbers, following the same 'fold one corner to the opposite edge to make a triangle' and 'write one color on each of the four outer flaps' steps.

My fortune teller won't open smoothly or the creases look messy—how can I fix it?

Re-press each crease firmly with a fingernail or a ruler at the 'press a strong crease' and 'press each crease down' steps, confirm the paper is a true square after you 'tear off the extra rectangle,' and realign the corner folds so the points meet exactly at the center.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older children?

For younger kids, pre-fold to the 'fold each of the four square corners into the center' step and give them pre-written color labels to stick on the outer flaps, while older children can write riddles or math challenges under inner flaps and use longer words when they 'spell the chosen color out loud.'

How can we make the fortune teller more creative or shareable after finishing?

Personalize it by replacing the 'same secret prediction' under each inner flap with varied compliments, dares or mini-prizes, decorate outer flaps with stickers or photos, and record your 'best surprise moment' to upload to DIY.org as the final sharing step.