Fun Halloween Origami for 3-Year-Olds
Many places likely incorporate origami into their Halloween crafts.
Origami is easy to include, but the difficulty can vary depending on the folding method.
In this article, we’ll introduce Halloween origami ideas for three-year-olds.
While jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkins are classic Halloween motifs, we also show how to fold other Halloween-themed items like ghosts, bats, and black cats.
You can fold various pieces, combine them for decorations, and enjoy them as wreaths or wall displays.
[For 3-year-olds] Fun Halloween Origami (1–10)
It moves! A flapping batNEW!
This is perfect for Halloween decorations or toys, with wings that flap amusingly.
First, cut the origami paper into a long rectangle and fold it in half vertically to make a crease.
Then fold both ends into triangles toward the center.
Keeping that shape, fold it in half vertically again, and fold further in the same direction to add a light crease at the center.
Next, flip it over and insert a finger at the center to make two creases.
Reinforce the creases you made earlier, and it’s done! By lightly holding the top and bottom of the center and moving them, the wings on both sides will flap.
A pumpkin that breaks after five folds
When you think of Halloween, pumpkins are a quintessential motif.
They’re also an autumn seasonal food, and in Halloween they’re loved as jack-o’-lanterns or spooky pumpkins.
If you look up how to make an origami pumpkin, you’ll find lots of methods, but this one is very simple and easy—just five folds and you’re done.
Fold all four corners to the back, then fold one spot back to serve as the stem, and it’s complete.
Draw the eyes and mouth on the front.
Ghost origami
Let’s make some Halloween-style origami ghosts.
There are steps where you open out folds and squash-fold, so it might be a bit tricky until you get used to it.
But once you learn the method, kids will definitely want to fold them enthusiastically! It’s also a great idea to make lots of ghosts to decorate the classroom.
Another option is to feature the children’s ghosts on a wall display.
The expressions you draw can create ghosts with all sorts of personalities, so be sure to try folding them together with the kids.
bat
Halloween is a must-have big event in autumn in Japan too, right? Let’s make a bat out of origami that’s perfect for Halloween decorations! You can make the head, body, and wings all from a single sheet of origami paper.
After you’ve made your bat, use a pen to draw the eyes, mouth, and other details.
If you make bats in different colors, bats in flight, or bats hanging from a tree, your decorations will look lively and fun.
Be sure to use them for decorating your Halloween party!
skeleton
Origami skulls are so much fun and full of seasonal vibes.
Folding them with kids can help improve their fine motor skills, too.
Using colorful origami paper will surely spark their imagination.
If you display the finished skulls on the wall or hang them from the ceiling, your room will be filled with a Halloween atmosphere.
For teachers, they’re perfect for visually conveying the change of seasons.
Using glow-in-the-dark or shiny materials will make children’s eyes light up.
How about making them together and creating fun Halloween memories?
Halloween wand
Let’s make a Halloween wand! Using colorful origami, fold ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns and decorate them on a stick.
Making it together with your child helps nurture creativity and fine motor skills.
If the teacher prepares the basic stick, children can decorate the motifs however they like.
The finished wands can be used at Halloween parties or displayed in your room—there are many ways to enjoy them.
Let’s cherish the process of creating each original wand and make your Halloween time even more special.
black cat
Isn’t it exciting to make a black cat out of origami? Using black paper to form the ears and tail feels almost like casting a spell.
Folding it together with your child will surely make for a fun time.
Display the finished black cat in your room, and it will instantly bring out a Halloween mood.
During the folding process, your child’s imagination might really start to blossom.
Why not try making a black cat in origami as a special seasonal memory?