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[Origami] Simple Origami Ideas to Feel the Spring with 3-Year-Olds
How about incorporating origami into a spring craft project for three-year-olds?
Around age three, children’s vocabulary grows, and more of them start showing interest in colors and shapes.
We’ve gathered plenty of spring-themed origami ideas that are perfect for three-year-olds.
There aren’t many folding steps, and the instructions are simple, so even children who aren’t used to origami can enjoy folding!
In addition to folding, there are also ideas that involve cutting with scissors.
We’re introducing lots of spring motifs that kids will be eager to make, so please use them for inspiration.
Because we regard what the children create as “artworks,” we use the term “seisaku (制作)” in the main text.
[Origami] Easy spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 3-year-olds (1–10)
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.
Cute cherry blossom paper cutoutNEW!
Recommended when you want to mass-produce cherry blossoms with ease! First, fold the origami paper in half vertically.
Then fold it lengthwise again to make it narrow and unfold; also fold it into a square from the opposite direction and unfold to create crease lines.
From one end, fold up toward the crease, then fold the folded section in half and open it.
Next, fold one end toward the part you just folded, then flip the whole piece over and fold it in half.
Finally, make cuts shaped like cherry blossom petals and unfold to finish.
Make cherry blossoms in various colors and sizes and use them as decorations for a variety of spring events.
Also great for walls! A cherry blossom made with 5 sheets of origamiNEW!
Let’s make a cherry blossom using five sheets of origami.
Prepare five sheets of origami paper and start folding.
First, fold the paper into a triangle once; the key for the second triangle fold is to offset the tip slightly as you fold.
Fold up the side where the paper is not fluttering, and fold the opposite side to match the crease.
It’s also recommended to use glue to hold it in place so it doesn’t spread open.
Make five pieces in the same way, combine them, and finish as a single cherry blossom.
Using different colors of origami to create a variety of colorful cherry blossoms is also cute.
Sakura petal made of origamiNEW!
Let’s make cherry blossom petals that look a bit like hearts, with a cute three-dimensional feel.
After folding the origami paper into a triangle twice, fold the tip inward along the center line.
Flatten the upper part to shape it into a petal.
Cut the center area while leaving the edges intact, then overlap one side over the corner-folded side, and overlap the other side to create depth; glue them together to finish.
If you make lots of petals and everyone assembles them into a big cherry blossom tree, the project will feel richer and more fun.
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.
Fun to roll! Dandelion origamiNEW!
This is a voluminous dandelion origami made by rolling strips.
The petals spread out radially, giving a glamorous look.
Fold the origami paper in half and cut it, then fold each piece in half again.
Apply glue to the edge, join to form a ring, and make fine 5 mm cuts to create the petals.
Roll another piece of paper to make the stem, and fold and snip it to finish the leaves.
Wrap the petals around the stem and fluff them out for added dimension—it also works well as interior decor.
Combining yellow and orange will make it even more vibrant.
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.
