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

Easter Triangle Garland

Easter is a celebratory event held in spring.

Easter is set as the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox.

There’s also a game where children hide and search for colorful eggs called Easter eggs in the yard.

The rabbit that carries the Easter eggs is also an important motif.

Let’s try making a garland with colorful Easter eggs that evoke spring and cute animals like rabbits.

By following the same steps—such as folding origami paper in half—you can create the individual parts for both the eggs and the animals.

Draw faces on the folded origami, add ribbons, and connect them with a string to finish.

Using ribbon instead of string can be lovely as well.

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koi (carp)

Easy way to make an origami koi (carp) ~ How to make an easy origami carp ~

Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! I’ll introduce a koi idea.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.

Koi are traditional fish in Japan, and many children are familiar with them from koi-shaped streamers (koinobori) displayed during Children’s Day.

This origami idea is easy to make using basic folds, so children can have fun while developing their fine motor skills.

Another appealing point is that by experimenting with colors and shapes, kids can create their very own unique koi.

Spring wreath with tulips and butterflies

When you see tulips and butterflies, you can really feel the spring vibe, right? Let’s make a spring-themed wreath with origami tulips and butterflies.

For the base, use a paper plate with the center cut out and paint it your favorite color.

Prepare origami paper cut into four equal squares, and fold tulips and butterflies.

Fold a square in half into a triangle, then fold the corners upward to complete the tulip.

For the butterfly, make an accordion fold and attach a pipe cleaner in the middle.

Arrange and glue them onto the paper plate wreath however you like to finish it.

You can also draw leaf shapes on construction paper, cut them out, and add them for a nice touch.

It looks like you’ll end up with a wreath full of children’s free and creative ideas.

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Tulip and Ladybug

On a warm spring day, when you head outdoors, you might catch sight of tulips in full bloom and ladybugs, too.

Let’s try making this spring scene with origami.

Both the tulip and the ladybug can be made with simple steps.

For the ladybug’s spots, try sticking on small dot stickers or drawing them with a pen.

Ladybugs are one of the insects kids love, so they’ll likely enjoy making them with excitement.

Tear green construction paper into thin, long strips for leaves and glue them onto a backing sheet.

It will enhance the feel of a spring meadow even more.

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medaka (Japanese rice fish)

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Let’s make it with your favorite color of origami! Here are some cute medaka (Japanese ricefish) ideas.

All you need are 7.5 cm square origami paper, a black pen, and black round stickers.

The medaka is a Japanese freshwater fish—small, cute, and easy to love.

Using 7.5 cm square origami, let’s create an adorable medaka.

Making and playing together with parents, teachers, or friends is a great way to cooperate and enjoy time together.

It’s also fun to change the color of the origami to create and display medaka with lots of personality.