Few paper folds capture a kid's imagination quite like a rocket. With just one square sheet and a handful of creases, you can build a sleek little spacecraft with a pointed nose and a body ready for liftoff.

This one is wonderfully simple—mostly folding, flipping, and creasing—so it is perfect for beginners and little hands. And the best part? Once the shape is done, you grab a pen and draw on the window, turning a plain fold into a rocket with a story. Let's fold one and launch it!

Step 1:

Fold it in half and make a crease.

Step 2:

Fold it in half and make a crease.

Step 3:

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

Step 4:

Turn it over.

Step 5:

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

Step 6:

Turn it over.

Step 7:

Open it up.

Step 8:

Turn it over.

Step 9:

Fold it up at the position shown in the photo.

Step 10:

Fold it at the position shown in the photo.

Step 11:

Turn it over.

Finished!

Draw a window on it, and your rocket is complete.