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

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

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] Simple Origami Ideas to Feel Spring with 3-Year-Olds (121–130)

A simple butterfly made by cutting slits

[Spring Origami] Easy Butterfly 2 Folding Method with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Butterflies Tutorial / Tatsukuri

A simple butterfly made by cutting slits

Let’s make an origami butterfly that flutters around like it’s in a spring flower field.

You only need one sheet of origami paper, and the steps are simple.

Turn your chosen size of origami paper over and fold it so the corners meet to make a triangle.

Fold it in half again to make a smaller triangle.

Open the paper and cut along the crease you just made.

Fold diagonally again starting from the cut, and you’re done.

You can use patterned origami paper, or add your own designs for a charming finish.

Kids can enjoy creating with their own free ideas.

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In conclusion

We introduced plenty of spring craft ideas using origami. There were lots of ideas that seem perfect for getting three-year-olds excited and engaged. Rather than focusing too much on folding perfectly, let’s help children enjoy expressing their ideas with origami. It would be wonderful if completing their creations gives them a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, and makes them think, “I want to make more!” Enjoy creating lovely, spring-themed projects together with the children.