Recommended for Halloween! How to make an easy origami ghost with a 3-year-old
When October comes around and you start seeing Halloween decorations all over town, don’t you feel a little excited?
Let’s make Halloween, a favorite for both adults and children, even more fun with crafts using origami!
This time, we’re sharing lots of origami ghost ideas perfect for three-year-olds.
Some ideas are simple enough for children to make on their own, while others have a few more steps—but there are plenty of projects they can enjoy making together with a teacher or an adult!
Be sure to make them together and have fun celebrating Halloween!
Since the children’s creations are treated as works of art, we refer to them in the text as “seisaku” (制作), meaning “production” or “art project.”
Recommended for Halloween! How to make an easy origami ghost with a 3-year-old (1–10)
A hooded ghost folded from a single sheet
The little ghost wearing a hat is adorable! Here’s an idea for a ghost with a hat that you can fold from a single sheet of origami paper.
All you need is origami paper.
Since both the ghost and the hat are made from one sheet, choose the paper color to match the hat you want the ghost to wear.
Some steps are a bit complex, so it’s a good idea to try it together with a teacher or guardian at first.
You can draw any expression on the ghost or decorate it with stickers to make it extra cute.
Give it a try!
Karakasa-obake
An umbrella-shaped ghost! Here’s an idea for making a karakasa-obake out of origami.
All you need is two sheets of origami paper.
The karakasa-obake is a Japanese yokai characterized by a single eye, a long tongue, one leg, and wearing a geta sandal.
With this idea, you can create a uniquely shaped ghost using simple folding steps.
The charm lies in using various colors of origami paper to make a one-of-a-kind karakasa-obake.
It also sounds fun to show off your completed karakasa-obake to each other.
accordion-fold ghost
Fold it back and forth like a fan! Here are some ideas for making accordion-fold ghosts.
All you need is origami paper and a pen.
An accordion fold is a method of folding paper in a zigzag, fan-like way.
Using this technique, you can create unique, three-dimensional ghosts.
By varying how you fold, you can also enjoy your own original designs! Unlike flat crafts, these have movement, making it a great idea for fostering creativity while creating fun memories.
A simple ghost in 1 minute
This is an origami ghost that’s super simple to make—even easy for a three-year-old—and astonishingly, it only takes one minute! It’s perfect for Halloween decorations or as a little card, so try making it with your child.
Fold the origami paper in half into a triangle to make a crease, then flip it over and create the ghost’s hands on both sides.
To finish, fold the top point down into a small triangle, turn it back to the front, and you’re done! Have fun drawing the ghost’s eyes and mouth however you like.
Let your child draw freely—smiling faces, angry faces, crying faces, anything goes!
hand-holding ghost
https://www.tiktok.com/@origamihanaschannel/video/7289846719704009985Ghosts are lined up together as friends! Here’s an idea for making hand-holding ghosts.
You’ll need origami paper, scissors, and a pen.
The identical, friendly ghosts holding hands look adorable.
By using colorful origami paper, you can create unique ghosts! As you draw and vary their expressions, it really sparks the imagination.
When using scissors, make sure a parent or teacher is nearby to supervise.
Displaying the finished piece in your room will give you a nice sense of accomplishment!
A ghost you can make by folding seven times
Few steps required! Here’s an idea for making a ghost with just seven folds of origami.
All you need is origami paper and crayons.
Despite its simplicity, this idea produces a charming result.
With its minimal steps and clear folding instructions, it’s easy even for beginners.
The finished ghost is cute and sparks children’s creativity.
Another great point is that by changing the color or pattern of the paper, you can enjoy creating unique ghosts.
Once finished, you can display them in your room or give them as gifts to friends—there are so many ways to enjoy them!
Ghost’s mouth pocket
We’re sharing a fun idea: a ghost with a mouth pocket that “eats” candy! All you need is origami paper with a white back, a pen, and scissors.
The ghost’s mouth becomes a pocket, so you can tuck in small individually wrapped candies or message cards—such a unique touch.
It’s also fun to decide what to put in the mouth pocket.
Try drawing different ghost expressions, or add illustrations on the ghost’s tummy.
Perfect for Halloween mini-gifts or craft time—give it a try!