[Age 3] Simple summer origami ideas. A roundup of classic summer motifs.

A flapping pigeon

Origami That Delights Babies: Flapping Pigeon ☆ “Action Pigeon” [With Voice Commentary]

Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.

Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!

penguin

[Preschool Craft] Let’s make a penguin with origami! It’s easy to make with just one sheet♪

Make it with a single sheet of origami! Here’s a penguin idea.

Penguins give off a cool, refreshing impression, don’t they? This time, let’s make a simple penguin that you can complete with just one sheet of origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen or colored pencils.

The steps are simple, so it looks like you can have fun making it together with kids.

Plus, if you make penguins with different colors of origami, you’ll grow attached to them as if they’re friends or family.

It’s a wonderful idea for nurturing children’s creativity.

A classic Tanabata decoration

A classic! Easy! Cute! If you’re looking for a Tanabata decoration that ticks all three boxes, this is a must-see! How about making a shell ornament? The method is super simple.

First, fold a sheet of origami paper in half, then make vertical cuts starting from the folded edge.

If younger children are doing this, it helps to lightly draw guideline lines to make cutting easier.

Once you’ve made the cuts, open the paper and glue the opposite diagonal corners together—that’s it! Using patterned origami or translucent paper is also recommended.

It’s perfect for practicing scissor skills, too.

fish

Origami: Let’s fold a fish. It’s easy to fold, even for children from age 3.

Let’s try folding an origami fish.

Fish live in the water, so they’re one of those things that make us feel cool and refreshed.

First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again, and bring the two corners toward the center.

Now flip it over and again bring the two corners from the other side toward the center.

Next, fold it diagonally, then fold it in half with the white side tucked inside.

After that, just flip it over and draw an eye.

Try making fish in various colors and sizes.

Lining up lots of fish will make it feel even cooler.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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ice cream

[For 3-year-olds] Seasonal Origami: Ice Cream

Let’s make an original, refreshing ice cream that’s perfect for preschoolers, using just a single sheet of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Then fold the left and right sides toward the center line.

Finally, glue it onto construction paper, add round stickers as toppings, and use colored pens to decorate to make a delicious-looking ice cream.

It’s also great to display indoors as a summer decoration.

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