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Fun for 3-year-olds! Easy and enjoyable flower origami ideas

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

Origami flowers that even 3-year-olds can easily enjoy.

Origami helps develop concentration and creativity by using the hands, so it’s recommended to incorporate simple flower origami into childcare activities.

As children fold, using different colored papers and varying shapes naturally nurtures their sense of color and expressive skills.

The flower folds are simple, and children can create pieces they feel proud of, giving them a sense of accomplishment.

Be sure to enjoy it together with the kids and make lots of lovely flowers.

Fun for 3-year-olds! A collection of easy and enjoyable flower origami ideas (1–10)

Easy! How to fold a tulipNEW!

[Spring Origami] Easy, Cute Tulip Folding / Origami Tulip

Easy! How to fold a tulipNEW!

Here’s how to fold a tulip that looks cute, comes together quickly, and is easy for anyone to make.

You’ll create it in parts: the flower, the stem, and the leaf.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it and fold the top corner down to meet the crease.

Next, fold the bottom corner up to meet the top edge; after creasing, unfold it.

Align the two existing creases on the paper and fold along them, then fold up the left and right corners to form the tulip shape.

Tuck in the corners and adjust the shape to finish the flower.

For the stem, fold the paper into a long, narrow strip.

For the leaf, make a “zabuton” (cushion) fold, then fold two opposite corners inward to complete it.

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Plum blossoms perfect for the New Year

[New Year Origami] Easy and cute plum blossom made with one sheet of origami / How to fold origami plum blossoms

Plum blossoms perfect for the New Year

The video uses 7.5 cm origami paper, but that may be too small for a three-year-old, so try using regular-size origami paper.

Fold the paper in half into a square and open it, then fold the top and bottom edges to meet the crease.

Repeat the same process with the left and right edges.

Flatten the folded left and right sections to make two boat shapes, then squash both ends of each boat into squares to create four petals.

Turn the paper over and make cuts about halfway along the center creases on all four edges.

Fold the corners created by the cuts slightly inward.

Fold the front petals and the remaining four corners the same way.

Draw the stamen in the center with a pen, and you’re done.

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Easy and cute tulipNEW!

[Origami Tulip] Very Easy Way to Make It 💙 Step-by-Step Explanation — How to make very simple tulip origami

Easy and cute tulipNEW!

It’s an idea that takes six folds for the flower part and seven folds for the stem and leaves.

This count includes steps like folding corners to refine the shape and pulling out the leaves, so when you actually make it, it will feel simpler.

First, fold the flower origami into a triangle, then fold both corners up diagonally.

Next, fold the left, right, and bottom corners into triangles to finish the flower.

For the stem and leaves, fold the origami into a triangle twice, then unfold one layer to return to a single fold.

Fold the left and right edges to meet the center line.

Then fold up the bottom, fold the paper in half, and pull apart the split sections on both sides to form the leaves.

The part left in the center is the stem, so attach the flower there to complete it.

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Fun for 3-year-olds! A collection of easy and enjoyable flower origami ideas (11–20)

Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluffNEW!

[Origami] Kirigami Flowers (20) Dandelion Fluff 🌸 Dandelion fluff

Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluffNEW!

Here’s a gentle, paper-cutting idea that captures the soft, airy spread of dandelion fluff.

Prepare origami paper, scissors, and a pencil.

Fold the origami paper in half twice, then fold it again into a triangle.

Open and align the layers so they fan outward, sketch the dandelion seed design, and cut carefully.

The key to a neat finish is to take your time with the fine details.

When you gently unfold it, a radiating pattern appears, revealing delicate fluff.

It’s a project that’s fun to open and see, recommended for both kids and adults.

Display it by a window to let the light shine through and make it even more beautiful.

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If you make it larger, it can go on the wall too! Dandelion origamiNEW!

Easy 3D paper dandelion craft (with voice-over)! How about making this spring flower around March or April? [Tsukuru-mon]

If you make it larger, it can go on the wall too! Dandelion origamiNEW!

Make it larger and you’ll have a showy dandelion that works as a wall decoration.

Cut origami paper to create petals and glue them in place while shaping them.

Increasing the number of petals adds more volume.

Draw patterns on a rectangular piece of origami paper, cut it out, and use it to represent grass.

By layering and connecting additional petals, you’ll achieve a three-dimensional finish.

Varying the colors and sizes will instantly brighten up a space—an idea enjoyable for both kids and adults.

It can also be used as a seasonal display.

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A sunflower you can fold from a single sheet of origami paper

[Origami] How to easily make a sunflower from a single sheet! A method kids can do too

A sunflower you can fold from a single sheet of origami paper

Here’s how to fold a sunflower, the symbol of summer.

Fold the origami paper in half into a square twice, then open it up and fold all four corners to the center.

Open those folds, and then fold each corner to match the nearest crease in front.

Using the creases where the corners meet, make four squash folds, then flip the paper over.

Finally, tuck each of the four corners slightly inward to finish.

Draw a mesh pattern in the white center to make it look more like a sunflower.

Why not fold lots of them and create a sunflower field on your wall?

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An easy way to fold a tulipNEW!

Spring Origami: Easy Tulip Folding Method [With Audio Commentary]

An easy way to fold a tulipNEW!

It’s a clever idea that recreates one of the tulip’s features: leaves shaped to hide the stem.

For the flower, you basically fold the origami into a triangle, then fold up both corners.

Tuck the tips to the back to round them off for a nice finish.

For the leaves, fold the origami into a triangle to make a crease, open it, then fold the top and bottom corners to the center.

Next, fold all four edges slightly away from the initial crease.

At this point, make sure the top, bottom, left, and right corners come to sharp points.

Once all edges are folded, fold the paper in half along the crease, then overlap the left and right corners to halve it again.

Finally, fold one of the overlapped corners back diagonally, and you’re done.

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