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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 (21–30)

Spiral Cube

Magic Spiral Cube! Playable origami♪ It also looked beautiful when made with transparent origami paper ☺️✨ #origami #educational #indoorplay

Spiral Cube

A mysterious toy that will have kids glued to it, wondering “What’s going on?”—the Spiral Cube! Believe it or not, you can make it with origami.

The steps are a bit challenging for a one-year-old, so have an adult give it a try.

When opening the cube, you need to grasp it with your fingers and twist your wrist, making it perfect for developing children’s fine motor skills.

Once they get used to moving it, you can keep adding length to make it longer and longer.

If you use transparent origami or paper with different patterns and colors, it’s sure to become an even more captivating toy for kids.

Give it a try!

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munch munch

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Here’s how to make a “Pakupaku,” whose unique movements spark children’s curiosity.

Many of you may remember playing with one when you were kids.

First, fold a sheet of origami paper in half, then fold it in half again to make a quarter-sized square and create crease lines.

Open it back up, then fold all four corners into the center.

Flip it over and again fold all four corners into the center.

Finally, fold it in half, and place your thumbs and index fingers into the pockets—now it’s ready.

Of course, you can have fun opening and closing it, but it’s also great to let kids decorate a Pakupaku that an adult has folded by drawing pictures or adding stickers.

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Magic Triangle

[Origami] A shape that changes again and again!? Magic Triangle ★ With easy folding diagram ★ | Origami Magic Triangle

Magic Triangle

Let me introduce a curious toy called the Magic Triangle, which changes shape as it squashes and inflates.

The squishy feel when you press it and the sound at the moment it puffs up are sure to stimulate children’s senses.

This Magic Triangle is made using three sheets of origami paper, folding each sheet into parts and assembling them.

Although there are many steps, the result is sturdy, making it suitable for repeated play by one-year-olds who are still learning to control their strength.

Try making them with origami in different colors, patterns, and sizes to deepen children’s interest while having fun.

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Origami shark

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A quirky shark that bends! Here’s how to fold a shark using a single sheet of origami paper.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and some decorations for the eyes and mouth.

First, fold the paper into a triangle twice.

Using the corner as a pivot, fold one corner up to the center, then fold the tip down along the crease.

Repeat the same steps on the other side, layering the folds.

Finish by decorating the shark’s eyes and mouth, and you’re done.

It’s also cute if kids draw the eyes and mouth with crayons, so that’s recommended!

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fish with a big mouth

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fish with a big mouth

The wide-open mouth is so cute! Here’s an idea for a big-mouthed fish craft.

You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, and a pen.

You can make the distinctive large mouth by inserting and connecting the origami into a circle, which is perfect for developing fine motor skills.

By adjusting the size of the origami, you can create fish in any size and add your own touch.

Finish by using round stickers and a pen to draw the eyes and patterns, and you’ll have an even more charming fish! It’s simple, yet with a little creativity you can enjoy lots of variations—highly recommended.

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