[For 3-year-olds] A fun collection of easy origami fish to make!
By the time children are three years old, they tend to become interested in all kinds of living creatures—those around them and those they see in picture books and encyclopedias.
Fish, in particular, are often kept at daycare or at home, and when you peek into a river during walks or outdoor activities, you can see them gliding along so comfortably.
This time, we’re sharing an idea for making those fish with origami.
We’ve included lots of simple folding methods suitable for three-year-olds, so please give them a try.
When displaying them in a room, use fishing line and place them in a real or mock aquarium—they look absolutely adorable!
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[For Age 3] Fun and Easy Origami Fish: Simple Folding Guide (1–10)
Saccorhytus
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You can fold it with just one sheet of origami! Here’s how to make a “Sakabambaspis.” First, prepare a square sheet of origami paper.
Fold it diagonally to make a crease.
Next, fold each side toward the center.
Fold the bottom corner toward the center, then align the top and bottom edges.
Flip it over and fold the top and bottom inward.
Fold each corner toward the center to give it a three-dimensional shape.
Finally, adjust all the corners and you’re done! Decorate it cutely with round stickers, crayons, or colored pencils.
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!
Sea bream you can make simply
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Sea bream (tai), known as an auspicious fish, is often used for celebrations and longevity occasions.
Let’s make one easily! First, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the left side—this will be the tail—upward at a diagonal.
For the right side, which will be the face, tuck the corner inward.
For the dorsal fin, fold the lower side downward, then fold the corner back up slightly.
And your tai is complete! Using warm colors like red or orange makes it look even more realistic.
Draw the face and scales as you like, and let it swim by decorating it on a wall or window!
[For 3-year-olds] Fun and easy origami: A collection of simple fish folds! (11–20)
angelfish
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Let’s make an angelfish with a cute, colorful triangular shape! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to make creases, then open it once.
Fold the left corner up along the center line, flip it over, and fold the opposite corner up along the center line as well.
The inside of the lower edge of the triangle will open, so open it and gently squash-fold.
Fold the top and bottom flaps so they overlap in the middle, flip it over, and you’re done! Feel free to draw the eyes and scales.
If you hang it with fishing line, it will look like it’s swimming around your room—super cute!
Pacific saury
Great for autumn crafts! Here’s a fun idea for making a Pacific saury (sanma).
You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, colored pencils, and scissors.
Sanma is a classic autumn fish that really captures the season’s appetite.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle, then unfold it and fold both sides toward the crease.
Next, fold one third inward, and repeat on the other side.
Make small cuts at the tip with scissors, fold it diagonally inward, then fold it outward.
Fold the opposite side toward the center, flip it over, and draw the pattern—done! Add details with colored pencils to make your sanma look even more realistic.
medaka (Japanese rice fish)
Let’s make it with your favorite color of origami! Here are some cute medaka (Japanese ricefish) ideas.
All you need are 7.5 cm square origami paper, a black pen, and black round stickers.
The medaka is a Japanese freshwater fish—small, cute, and easy to love.
Using 7.5 cm square origami, let’s create an adorable medaka.
Making and playing together with parents, teachers, or friends is a great way to cooperate and enjoy time together.
It’s also fun to change the color of the origami to create and display medaka with lots of personality.
koi (carp)
Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! I’ll introduce a koi idea.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.
Koi are traditional fish in Japan, and many children are familiar with them from koi-shaped streamers (koinobori) displayed during Children’s Day.
This origami idea is easy to make using basic folds, so children can have fun while developing their fine motor skills.
Another appealing point is that by experimenting with colors and shapes, kids can create their very own unique koi.