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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Perfect for first-timers! A collection of origami projects hugely popular with 3-year-olds! (31–40)
Penguin finger puppet
Here’s how to make a 3D penguin finger puppet you can wear on your finger.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by folding it into a triangle to make a crease.
Keep making creases by aligning the corners with each other.
Fold up so that the corner sticks out slightly beyond the edge, and the key is to keep folding so that the corners meet at the intersection points.
By making firm creases, you’ll give the beak and face a three-dimensional look that really brings out the penguin feel.
Finally, tuck the body area inward to puff it out slightly, and your penguin finger puppet is complete.
It can be fun to make them in different colors and play with them like a penguin family.
cute corn
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Corn is in season in the summer, and it’s sweet and delicious, isn’t it? Here’s how to make a corn cob using two sheets of origami paper.
Stack green and yellow origami so the colors show, fold it into a triangle, and make a crease.
Fold both sides of the paper toward the center line.
Then partially open the folded corners outward halfway to create the corn husk.
Adjust the balance between the corn kernels and the husk, and you’re done.
Try drawing a face to make your own original summer corn!
Penguin you can make with two sheets of origami paper
I will show you how to make a cute penguin that feels cool for summer.
Prepare two sheets of origami paper, round stickers, and glue, and let’s get started.
We’ll begin with the penguin’s face.
Take one sheet of origami and fold one corner by about one third.
Flip it over, then fold the left, right, and bottom edges to form the shape of the penguin’s face.
For the body, fold the left and right sides of the origami diagonally, flip it over, then fold up the tip of the bottom section to finish.
Attach the face and body together, then add the beak, eyes, and facial expression to create your cute penguin.
Cute seashell
Let’s make a summery, seasonal seashell out of origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper in half, then fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.
Fold toward the center crease again.
Flip it over and further fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.
Open the paper, fold the corners, and shape the whole piece into a seashell.
The overall crease lines represent the lines of the shell, giving it a more three-dimensional look.
The finished seashell is also great to incorporate into crafts that evoke an underwater scene.
Shaved ice you can make with a single sheet of origami paper
Perfect for three-year-olds! Here’s an idea for making shaved ice using just one sheet of origami paper.
In summer, colorful shaved ice lines the shops and festival stands—it’s so icy-cold that you can’t help craving it on hot days.
This time, let’s make that shaved ice with a single sheet of origami.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and a pair of scissors.
The key is to use the scissors to cut it so it looks like syrup is poured over the ice! This is where kids’ individuality will really shine through in their creations.
Give it a try!
It's okay even for first-timers! We've collected origami that's hugely popular with children from age 3! (41–50)
Crickets you can make from age 3
Let’s make an origami cricket, a creature kids love to find on walks.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper to get started.
Fold it into a triangle twice, then open up the pocket area as you unfold.
Fold both sides toward the center line, then open up the pocket area again as you unfold.
Shape the cricket’s body and legs by sharpening the tips as you fold.
By making crisp creases, you’ll end up with a cool, three-dimensional cricket that can stand.
Give it a try!
A fox you can make with three folds
Let’s make a fox face with a single sheet of origami.
It’s a simple process with just three folds, so give it a try! Fold the top corner of the paper down to meet the bottom corner.
Fold the left and right edges diagonally upward toward the center to make the ears.
Turn the paper over, and draw the nose and eyes with a pen to finish.
When folding upward, avoid making the bottom corner too sharp—this will make it easier to draw the nose.
Foxes are often depicted with narrow eyes, but if you want a cute look, round eyes work well too.
