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[For 1-year-olds] Play with your child! Easy summer origami ideas

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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

Curious and full of wonder, one-year-olds are fascinated by everything around them.

In summer, the heat often keeps us indoors.

At times like that, why not make toys out of origami and play together with your child? Origami toys provide fun stimulation for little ones and are safe to play with, which is a big plus.

Here, we’ve gathered ideas for origami toys that adults can easily make for one-year-olds.

Use these ideas to expand your indoor play options.

Have fun playing and enjoy the summer together with your child!

[Age 1] Play with your child! Easy summer origami ideas (1–10)

Magic Cube

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Magic Cube

The “magic cube,” which changes shape in an instant, seems like an idea that could even be used for a magic trick for toddlers.

If you show it right in front of them, the kids will surely be fascinated.

Even adults can’t tell how it works at first glance! The magic cube looks very complex, but you can make it with just a single sheet of origami paper, and once you create firm crease lines, you simply use them to fold it up into a three-dimensional shape.

It’s actually easy to make, so give it a try and surprise the kids!

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A pill bug that curls into a ball

Origami Toy: “Rolling Pill Bug”

A pill bug that curls into a ball

Pill bugs, a favorite insect among children, are known for curling up into a tight little ball.

This time, we’re introducing a fun origami pill bug that hops and then curls up—perfect for kids who love insects.

Making this toy requires precise, careful creasing, so delicate finger movements are key.

It’s best for adults to try making it first.

You only need one sheet of origami paper, so make several and send a whole bunch of pill bugs bouncing around.

Launching the pill bug takes just the right amount of pressure from your fingertips, making it great for developing children’s fine motor skills, too.

It’s a toy full of charm that kids will want to play with over and over again.

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Spinning origami

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Spinning origami

Let’s make a “twirling origami” you can play with just by dropping it from a height! When you drop it, the fluttering strip-like parts spread out and it turns like a propeller, making it fun just to watch.

It can also be enjoyable to observe how the falling speed and the way it spins change depending on the drop height and the type of origami paper.

You can make two of these from a single sheet of origami paper.

The steps are very simple, so an adult can make one in about two minutes.

There is a step where you need to make cuts with scissors, so be sure to have them ready.

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[Age 1] Play with your child! Easy summer origami ideas (11–20)

Munch-Munch Frog

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Kids will absolutely love this! ☺️✨ Chomp-chomp Froggy 🐸💚 Today I tried making a little frog that opens and closes its mouth 🐸✨ This is sure to be a hit with children ☺️ My boys at home can’t get enough of it 👀 You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, plus another sheet cut in half 💓 For the eyes, use round stickers. If you don’t have stickers, paper circles are fine ☺️ The frog’s tongue is made by cutting origami paper and gluing it on ✨ When you move the stick, the mouth goes chomp-chomp ✨ It’s easy to make, so save this and give it a try 🥰 +——————————————+ I’m Sachi, a mom of three energetic boys, ages 8, 6, and 2 ❀´- I share kids’ play ideas and simple crafts using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like and follow! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlay work　 Play with children #I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami #papercraft Spring crafts #Foo Foo Caterpillar　#caterpillar #origami_caterpillar　#OrigamiPlay #Frog　#How to make a frog rainy season (tsuyu)　Paku Paku Frog　Rainy Season Activities Playable Origami
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Unique and adorable expressions! Here are some fun ideas for a chomp-chomp frog.

Frogs are often seen during the rainy season, but they’re also familiar to children through nursery rhymes and picture books.

This time, let’s make a chomp-chomp frog that feels like you can have a conversation with it, and enjoy interacting with kids.

What you’ll need: one sheet of origami paper, one sheet cut in half, glue or double-sided tape, red origami paper, round stickers, a permanent marker, and more.

The lively, talkative movement is sure to capture children’s interest.

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Fishing made with origami

[Handmade Toy] Easy with Origami! Fishing 🎣✨ / Perfect for Children's Summer Festival Events♪

Fishing made with origami

Let’s make and play! Here are some ideas for a fishing game made with origami.

When you think of summer, many people probably imagine goldfish scooping at summer festivals, right? On scorching days when it’s hard to go outside, how about enjoying a pretend fishing game indoors? You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, straws, a pen, cellophane tape, and scissors.

When making the fish, the key is to cut the tail into a heart shape! It also sounds fun to freely decorate the fish you make out of origami.

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Snap camera

[Origami] How to fold a Snap Camera – it makes a sound! A fun action origami to play with. #play #childcare #preschoolteacher #kids #athomeplay #craftplay #origami #camera #video #fold #action

Snap camera

The snap camera has long been a popular origami toy for children.

It can’t actually take photos, but the sensation of pressing firmly and having the “shutter” pop off is a lot of fun.

You can slip a drawing inside, and when the child “takes a picture,” you can pull it out and show it to them—they’ll love it.

The basic way to make it is the same as the hakama part of the classic yakko-san model.

Cross the tips of the legs, fold them slightly, and secure them so they don’t come undone—this becomes the shutter.

It’s a simple fold, so definitely try making one and have fun playing with it.

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boomerang paper airplane

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Fun to make! Fun to play with! Here are some ideas for boomerang paper airplanes.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors and patterns.

These origami ideas are perfect for enjoying with a 2-year-old.

By making boomerang paper airplanes with your favorite origami and flying them, children can develop fine motor skills.

Watching them fly and return is exciting and so much fun for kids! Be careful not to run out into the street or bump into furniture while chasing the paper airplanes.

It’s a wonderful idea that deepens learning naturally through play as you make them together with an adult.

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