Start with a square piece of paper, colored side down if applicable
Fold it in half diagonally to make a triangle
Unfold it
Fold it in half diagonally the other way
Unfold it
Fold each corner into the center point
Turn the paper over
Fold each corner into the center point again
Fold the paper in half horizontally
Unfold it
Fold the paper in half vertically
Unfold it
Push the corners inward so the folds come together
Insert your fingers into the four pockets
Open and close the cootie catcher by pinching and spreading your fingers