[Origami] Simple Origami Ideas to Feel the Spring with 3-Year-Olds

Strawberries you can make in 3 minutes

Origami: Super Easy Strawberry Folding Method — origami very easy strawberry

Try making it with two sheets of origami! Here’s a strawberry idea you can make in 3 minutes.

You’ll need red origami paper, green origami paper, and a black pen.

The key idea is folding while stacking the red and green sheets together.

If the papers slip, it’s a good idea to secure them with double-sided tape or a tape glue.

After folding it into a strawberry shape, draw the seeds with the black pen.

Give it a try using two sheets of origami!

Perfect for decoration! Tulips

[Origami] Spring Tulip (Second Version) made together with a 3-year-old child

Here’s an idea for making a tulip using two sheets of origami paper.

You’ll make the flower and the stem/leaves separately, and each part takes only five folds.

For the flower: fold the paper into a triangle twice, then unfold one fold.

With the image of crossing the left and right corners along the center line, fold them up and overlap.

Tuck the bottom corner slightly to the back to finish the flower.

For the stem and leaves: take the other sheet, fold it into a triangle once and open it.

Fold the two left edges along the crease you just made.

Fold the paper in half along the first crease, turn the narrow pointed end upward, and fold up the bottom part to complete the stem and leaves.

Glue them together and use as wall decorations, etc.

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A butterfly you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

[Made with one sheet of origami] Easy, cute butterfly folding method — Origami Butterfly

Once you’re finished, try hanging it on the wall! Here’s a simple idea for making a butterfly with just one sheet of origami paper.

Origami butterflies have a warm, gentle look that brightens up any room when you display them.

This time, we’ll make a butterfly using a single sheet of origami.

Throughout the steps, it’s important to crease carefully and firmly, so keep that in mind as you craft—especially when working with kids.

Another key tip is to fold in the corners to create that rounded wing shape!

A strawberry you can make with a basic folding method

Origami for 3-year-olds: Strawberry

Enjoy the different shapes that appear with different folding methods! Here are some strawberry ideas you can make with basic folds.

What you’ll need: two sheets of red origami paper, a backing sheet of construction paper, glue or double-sided tape, and crayons or colored pencils.

Origami is fascinating because you can use various folding techniques to create detailed, delicate pieces.

But even those delicate works start with the basics! This idea is recommended because it lets you learn basic triangular and square folds.

It also seems like good practice for matching your folds to the features of the motif you want to create!

A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

[Origami] How to fold a twirling butterfly – origami twirling butterfly

It’s so fun to make and play! Here’s an idea for a spinning butterfly you can throw and play with.

For children, it’s exciting to play with something they made themselves using origami! By folding paper, kids can experience the joy of shapes changing and feel a sense of accomplishment with the finished piece.

It’s a great idea for creative playtime, so highly recommended.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so try making it together with teachers or friends while having fun.

Plum Blossom Ornament

[Origami] Ume Blossom Ornament Made Together with a 3-Year-Old | “Origami” Ume Blossom created with a 3-year-old child.

Here’s an idea for making a “Plum Blossom Ornament” with origami.

There’s a cutting step, so please have scissors ready.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle and align the top corner with the center of the base.

At this point, press only the center to make a crease mark, then unfold without making a full fold.

Fold the top corner down to meet the crease mark, then fold the left and right corners up toward the corners of the folded-down triangle.

Flip the paper over, bring the left and right edges to the center, and fold neatly so that the left side is on the bottom.

Fold up the triangle on the back and return it to its original position, draw a cutting line, cut along it, and you’re done!

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Origami Bamboo Shoot

Introducing an easy way to fold a bamboo shoot with origami! Why not fold some during the spring season and use them as decorations? [Ori-Tsuku]

Bamboo shoots are a hallmark of spring.

Their taste and appearance are irresistible, aren’t they? Many people might even say they’re a favorite.

How about trying to fold bamboo shoots with origami? The steps are relatively simple and quick, so try making several.

They’re fun to stick on the wall, and it’s also enjoyable to fold a basket or bamboo with origami and paste them together as if placing the shoots inside.

Subtly decorating your space with seasonal accents lets you feel Japan’s four seasons even indoors—it’s delightful, isn’t it?

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