Our Mission
At Origami Evolution, we aim to inspire and educate children through the art of origami.
Our electronic book is not just about making paper planes; it's about informing imagination, enhancing focus, and providing a constructive alternative to screen time.
Meet the Author: Jay Jay Greene
A Parent's Discovery: From Mental Health Work to Creative Collaboration
What Started as Paper Folding Became Something More
When my son learned origami through systematic, step-by-step instruction, I expected him to get better at paper folding. What I didn't expect was how it would change his approach to everything else.
The Changes I'm Witnessing
Today, he went to the library on his own just to get a book. Not because I asked him to, but because that's what he wanted to do.
What I see now:
He independently participates in community bands beyond just school band
He gravitates toward friends who read, play instruments, and develop skills
He spends time in community environments like our local church, building skills and relationships away from home
He learns from his friends - some who read extensively, others who are musicians, each bringing something valuable
Where I'm Coming From
I've studied many different approaches to learning and development. More importantly, I worked in the mental health field. That experience taught me about the impact of suppressing creativity - something I experienced personally in my own childhood.
Now I realize there's a strong future in creativity, where I can use my imagination and information to help myself and others. This origami project represents that shift from suppression to expression, from individual struggle to community building.
You'll see this perspective in my blog posts, where I explore:
Systematic thinking through everyday challenges (like learning to tie shoelaces)
Building bridges through community wisdom and diverse experiences
Patience and sustainable growth rather than quick fixes
Learning responsibility through consequences (like the lost toy car story)
Safety and skill building through systematic approaches
The Connection I'm Making
The systematic approach we used in origami - with clear checkpoints, step-by-step progression, and built-in safety thinking - seems to have transferred to how my son approaches new challenges and relationships. It's the same kind of systematic thinking I learned to value through my mental health work and personal growth.
Operation Playtalion in Action
In the spirit of Operation Playtalion - our mission to create collaborative learning communities - I want to work with people who are interested in this approach and making it better together.
If you're a customer with special skills, let's build the next version.
I believe collaboration will make this better for everyone:
Mental health professionals who understand systematic confidence building
Accessibility experts who can help us serve learners with diverse needs
Classroom educators who can guide adaptation for school environments
STEM professionals who can contribute scientific input
Parents and families who can share what works in their home learning
My Background
Beyond being a parent, I bring experience from mental health work, research into aviation decision-making principles and aerodynamic concepts, and a deep understanding of how creativity can be both suppressed and restored. I've learned that systematic approaches can rebuild confidence while honoring imagination.
Current Status & Collaboration Opportunities
Digital Family Edition Available Now: The method that worked for us, ready for other families to try
Blog Series: Exploring the deeper philosophy behind systematic learning and creative recovery
Print Classroom Edition in Development: What we're creating together with educators
Community Building: Using creativity and systematic thinking to help others
Join the Collaboration (Coming Soon)
Whether you're an educator, mental health professional, accessibility expert, STEM professional, or parent with insights - if you see potential in this approach and want to help make it better for more people, let's work together.
This is how Operation Playtalion works: we learn together, improve together, and teach together.
For Educators: [Join the Collaboration] - Help shape classroom-ready curriculum
For Mental Health Professionals: [Share Your Perspective] - Connect systematic learning with emotional development
For Accessibility Experts: [Share Your Expertise] - Ensure this works for all learners
For STEM Professionals: [Contribute Input] - Strengthen the scientific foundation
For Families: [Try the Method] - See if our discovery works for your child too
Read My Blog: [Explore the Philosophy] - Understand the deeper thinking behind this approach
Questions? Email: jayjayorigami@gmail.com
Operation Playtalion is about using creativity and systematic thinking to help ourselves and others grow. Together, we can make this approach serve more learners in more ways.
