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

A strawberry made by tearing origami paper

[Something to make in spring] Tingly Stick-on Strawberry Torn-Paper Collage 🍓 #preschoolcraft #nurseryteacher #teachingideas #withkids #origami #origamicraft #tornpapercollage #strawberry #easycraft #shorts

Have fun freely by tearing and sticking! Here are some ideas for making strawberries by tearing origami paper.

What you’ll need: red origami paper, patterned origami paper, glue or double-sided tape, construction paper, scissors, and a calyx (stem) made from construction paper.

Tear the origami freely and loosely, then stick the pieces on to create strawberries! Whether the pieces are big or small, each child’s individuality will shine through, so be sure to include this activity in your session.

Origami butterfly folded in half

[Half a sheet of origami] Easy and cute butterfly folding method Origami Butterfly [with voice commentary] / Grandma’s Origami

Make the most of double-sided origami! Here’s an idea for folding butterflies using half a sheet of origami paper.

Double-sided origami refers to paper that has different colors or patterns on the front and back.

Regular origami paper usually has color or patterns on one side and white on the other, but double-sided paper is distinctive because both sides feature different colors or designs.

This time, let’s make butterflies that really showcase the charm of double-sided origami.

You can make two butterflies from a single sheet of paper.

Since scissors are used partway through, be sure to work together with a teacher or guardian.

tree

[Origami] Easy Tree Folding Method with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Tree Tutorial Tatsukuri

Enjoy spring nature with origami too! Here are some tree ideas.

You’ll need two 7.5 cm square sheets of origami paper and glue or craft adhesive.

It’s a lovely origami project you can enjoy with children while feeling the warmth of spring.

We’ll make a tree using 7.5 cm squares, but you can adjust the paper size to create a tree in whatever size you like! By using glue or craft adhesive to firmly secure the leaves and trunk, you’ll improve the finished look as well.

It’s a fun idea that uses simple materials to express a spring landscape with origami—highly recommended.

peach blossoms

[Origami] Peach Blossoms [Easy Kirigami] [Hinamatsuri Craft]

Let’s use origami to make peach blossoms! Prepare double-sided colored origami or washi origami, a pen, and scissors.

Peach blossoms are often confused with cherry and plum blossoms, but let’s capture their distinctive features and express them with origami.

The method is simple: crease and then cut with scissors.

Peach petals are characterized by pointed tips, so keep that in mind when cutting.

You can also make a lovely arrangement by cutting the center and hollowing out the stamens and pistil!

Three-dimensional strawberry decoration

[Origami Craft] Spring Project: 3D Strawberry Decoration – Easy Craft, Wall Decor (For Childcare Workers and Caregivers) | Origami strawberry cute easy

Let’s make it with origami! Here are some ideas for a three-dimensional strawberry decoration.

You’ll need origami paper, crayons, scissors, and glue.

Let’s easily create the strawberry’s plump, distinctive shape with origami.

Since you’ll use origami paper cut in half, the preparation is simple—that’s part of the appeal.

When cutting green origami paper to make the calyx (leafy top), children’s individuality is sure to shine.

Because scissors are used, be sure to work in an environment where parents or teachers can watch over the activity safely.

Three-dimensional dandelion

Introducing how to make 3D dandelion flowers using origami! Perfect as spring decorations for March and April—why not make some and hang them on your wall? [Tsukuru-mon]

It looks just like the real thing! Here’s an idea for making a 3D dandelion.

You’ll need yellow origami paper, yellow-green origami paper, green origami paper, pink origami paper, scissors, and craft glue.

First, connect strips of yellow origami paper that you’ve cut into long, narrow pieces.

Make 1 mm-wide fringe cuts, then roll it up while applying craft glue; once it’s rolled, the dandelion flower is complete.

After making the stem and leaves with green origami paper, create a frame with the pink origami paper.

If you add some curves and motion to the stem and leaves, it will look even more like a real dandelion.

Torn-paper collage: Cherry tree

Early childhood education at home: a cherry blossom tree with torn-paper origami collage

Why not enjoy making a cherry tree in full bloom with torn-paper art? First, draw the tree trunk on construction paper with a crayon.

Next, tear pink origami paper into small pieces.

Apply glue to the spots on the paper where you want the cherry blossoms to bloom, then start sticking on the torn pieces.

If you want to layer them, try putting glue on the origami pieces themselves.

It’s a good idea to prepare pinks with different shades and some light orange.

It’s a very simple craft, but the color choices of the origami change the mood of the cherry blossoms and bring out each child’s individuality.

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