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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)

Perfect for pairing with potted origami too! Cute tulipsNEW!

How to Fold an Origami Tulip*How to make [Origami Tulip]
Perfect for pairing with potted origami too! Cute tulipsNEW!

A tulip that looks cute displayed with a potted plant and can stand on its own.

For the flower, fold the origami into a triangle twice, then fold both sides up to meet the tip at the center to form the base of the flower.

Fold a petal from the center toward the lower right, then open it with your finger and make a squash fold so the petal puffs out.

When overlapping and folding the petals so they cross the center line, the key is to keep an eye on the overall balance.

For the leaves, cut toward the center line with scissors, leaving a narrow stem section, and insert the cut origami into the pocket area.

If you glue the stem section together, you’ll create a stronger stem.

After making squash folds on the leaves to shape them, attach the flower and leaves together to finish.

How to fold a tulip: suitable from age 3!NEW!

[Spring Origami] Easy tulip flower folding for ages 3 and up! Origami Tulips
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An easy tulip origami perfect for a first crafting experience, suitable from age three.

Since it’s completed in just a few steps, even small children can feel a sense of achievement, and simply changing the colors lets you create a delightful field of flowers.

You’ll use two sheets of origami paper: one for the flower and one for the stem and leaves.

For the flower, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold both corners up diagonally.

Next, fold the two upper corners and the bottom corner into small triangles to round the shape, and the flower is done.

For the stem and leaves, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then fold the left edge to align with the crease.

Fold it in half along the crease, and finally fold the right side inward to separate the stem and leaves.

Combine it with the flower, and it’s complete!

Easy and cute tulipNEW!

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It’s an idea that takes six folds for the flower part and seven folds for the stem and leaves.

This count includes steps like folding corners to refine the shape and pulling out the leaves, so when you actually make it, it will feel simpler.

First, fold the flower origami into a triangle, then fold both corners up diagonally.

Next, fold the left, right, and bottom corners into triangles to finish the flower.

For the stem and leaves, fold the origami into a triangle twice, then unfold one layer to return to a single fold.

Fold the left and right edges to meet the center line.

Then fold up the bottom, fold the paper in half, and pull apart the split sections on both sides to form the leaves.

The part left in the center is the stem, so attach the flower there to complete it.

[Origami] Easy paper-folding ideas to feel the spring with 3-year-olds (11–20)

How to fold a cute tulipNEW!

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Many tulip origami designs have two leaves, but this one features a single-leaf design.

To make the flower, fold a square of origami paper into a triangle, then fold up both corners.

The stem and leaf are created together from a single sheet, without separating them.

First, fold the paper into a triangle to crease it, open it, and fold all four edges to meet the crease.

Then, fold only the right edge the same way once more.

Rotate the paper so the right edge is now at the bottom, and fold it in half by bringing the top and bottom corners together.

Next, fold it in half again along the first crease, then gently pull out the thin inner section slightly to the outside to finish.

Combine it with the flower to complete your tulip.

Perfectly round and cute! Dandelion paper cutoutNEW!

[Origami] Dandelion / Flower Kirigami ④ 🌸 Dandelion Origami
Perfectly round and cute! Dandelion paper cutoutNEW!

It’s a lovely idea to make spring-like dandelion paper cutouts and decorate your walls or windows to create a sense of the season.

Fold an origami sheet in half into a square twice, then fold it into a triangle.

Open the tip of the triangle outward and fold it into a triangle again, then draw the cutting lines with a pencil.

Cut along the lines with scissors, gently unfold, and shape the petals so they stand up slightly to finish.

It’s recommended to make deeper cuts without cutting too far through.

You can also add white fluff using cotton to create spring-like dandelions.

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It’s a clever idea that recreates one of the tulip’s features: leaves shaped to hide the stem.

For the flower, you basically fold the origami into a triangle, then fold up both corners.

Tuck the tips to the back to round them off for a nice finish.

For the leaves, fold the origami into a triangle to make a crease, open it, then fold the top and bottom corners to the center.

Next, fold all four edges slightly away from the initial crease.

At this point, make sure the top, bottom, left, and right corners come to sharp points.

Once all edges are folded, fold the paper in half along the crease, then overlap the left and right corners to halve it again.

Finally, fold one of the overlapped corners back diagonally, and you’re done.

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A bouquet of tulips that’s perfect as a handmade gift for someone who’s helped you.

For the flowers, fold the origami into a triangle and make a crease down the center.

Fold the left and right corners diagonally toward the center line to form the petals.

Round off the left and right corners and the flower part is complete.

Using the same folding method, make five flowers, changing the origami colors as you like.

For the leaves, make a center crease and fold the left and right corners toward the center.

The key is to leave a gap at the center and fold into a triangle.

Using the same method, fold eight leaf-and-stem pieces.

Attach the flowers, stems, and leaves together, then wrap them with gift wrapping paper to finish.

It may be appreciated as a heartfelt present.