Perfect for first-timers! A collection of origami that’s super popular with kids as young as three!
This time, we’re introducing cute origami activities for three-year-olds.
At age three, children’s vocabulary grows, and they start to manage simple back-and-forth exchanges.
In terms of development, their fine motor skills improve, and they begin to do simple self-care tasks on their own, like fastening buttons and putting on socks.
They also start to enjoy using their hands more, and you’ll often see them actively engaging in hands-on play like origami, pretend play, or connecting Plarail train sets.
We’ll be showcasing some very popular origami for children like these, so please have fun trying them out with your own creative twists!
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No worries even if it's your first time! We’ve gathered origami projects that are super popular with 3-year-olds! (11–20)
How to fold a koala (origami)
Let’s fold a popular zoo animal, the koala, with origami.
Prepare one sheet of gray origami paper.
Fold it in half twice to make firm creases.
Open it, then fold two corners toward the center to make a house shape.
Flip it over and fold the two corners you haven’t folded yet in the same way.
When it becomes a lunchbox-like square, fold both white edges toward the center.
Fold the small gray triangle at the bottom upward, then fold the tip back down—your koala is complete.
Draw the face with a felt-tip pen to make a cute koala.
The steps are simple, so give it a try!
How to fold a pumpkin
Let’s fold a popular Halloween pumpkin with origami.
Prepare one sheet of yellow origami paper and a felt-tip pen.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold both ends toward the center to make an ice-cream shape.
Fold the white tip into a small triangle and fold in both sides.
Fold back the long, narrow triangular part, then fold back the pointed tip.
Finally, draw the face with the felt-tip pen, and you’re done.
You can make it in any size using large or small origami paper, so try making it with the kids!
How to fold an acorn
Let’s fold an acorn out of origami—kids will be thrilled to spot these on walks.
Prepare one sheet of brown origami paper and a felt-tip pen.
Fold the paper in half into a triangle twice, then open it.
Fold the bottom corner up toward the center, and fold it up once more to the crease.
Fold along the crease one more time.
When the triangular “mountain” is done, flip it over and fold the two side triangular flaps inward to set the width of the acorn you want to make.
The basic acorn shape is complete! If you want to add a little point on top, fold up the triangular section on the back.
It’s simple, so kids should find it easy to do.
Finish by drawing a cute face with the felt-tip pen and have fun!
Penguin money envelope
This is a cute penguin folding method that’s perfect for New Year’s gift envelopes.
First, place the origami colored side up, fold it into a triangle twice, then open it once.
Fold both layers of the top corner down to meet the bottom edge to make creases.
Make another crease by folding only the top layer of the top corner down so it sticks out slightly past the bottom center.
Fold only the top layer of the top corner down to align with the bottom crease.
Next, fold along the upper crease, then fold the tip upward so it peeks out a little.
Fold back the part sticking out at the top.
Turn it over and fold both corners toward the center so the tips overlap.
Tuck one corner into the other.
Finally, draw the face with a pen, and you’re done!
Munch-munch fish
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The opening and closing mouth is so cute! Let me introduce a fun idea for a chompy little fish.
Fish often appear on the dining table, but they also show up a lot in anime, picture books, fingerplay, and songs.
This time, let’s make an adorable fish with a mouth that opens and closes using origami! You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, a permanent marker, and so on.
Solid-color origami looks lovely, but using your favorite patterns or holographic origami will give your fish extra personality.
Penguin from Sumikko Gurashi
Here’s how to fold a loose and cute Sumikko Gurashi-style penguin.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, some colored pens, and scissors.
Start by folding the origami paper into a square.
Open it once, then fold the left and right sides toward the center crease.
After making firm creases, hold the center down and fold both sides into triangles, puffing them up slightly as you go.
The key is to keep both sides symmetrical.
Make small cuts on the two layers at one tip on one side, then fold them inward.
Shape the figure, folding while letting the corners peek out a bit, and you’re done.
Use felt-tip pens to draw the face and other details—have fun creating your penguin!
No worries even if it’s your first time! A collection of origami that’s super popular with kids from age 3! (21–30)
Perfect for summer! A penguin folded with two sheets
Here’s a penguin you can make from two sheets of origami paper, featuring an adorable plump shape.
Prepare one large sheet, one smaller sheet, scissors, and glue.
First, use the smaller sheet to make the penguin’s face.
After creasing along the diagonal, fold the left and right sides in along the vertical line.
Open it up once, then fold the corners along the crease lines.
When the overall shape is folded, round the corners to finish.
Use colored pens to draw the facial expression.
For the body, fold the large sheet into a triangle, then fold the base of the body along the center crease.
When making the wings, snip slits with scissors and fold along the crease lines.
The key is to leave a wide area for the belly.
Finally, glue the face and body together to complete your penguin.