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

A goldfish with a cute shape

Origami Goldfish / How to fold an origami goldfish

Among origami goldfish, this one is relatively easy to fold.

First, fold the paper in half along the diagonal, then bring the bottom corner up to the center.

After that, the folding method is somewhat similar to making a samurai helmet.

If you use patterned paper with a gradient, it creates a lovely effect.

It looks nice as is, but adding eyes can make it even cuter.

Make goldfish in various colors and stick them on a wall or on light-blue construction paper—they’ll look adorable.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Handmade uchiwa (Japanese handheld fan)

Uchiwa Fan Crafting: Handmade Summer Projects for Use in Preschools

Let’s make a hand fan (uchiwa) to help beat the summer heat.

First, cut construction paper with scissors to create a fan-shaped template.

You’ll need two pieces, one for each side.

Next, draw patterns you want to put on the fan on another sheet of construction paper, then cut those out as well.

Fish, stars, or any motifs kids like are perfect.

After attaching the templates to the fan, fix the motif cutouts onto the templates with masking tape.

Paint over them with water-diluted paint to add color.

Once the paint is mostly dry, remove the motif cutouts and you’re done.

Keep the paint on the watery side; it’s easier to apply and the light tint gives a summery feel.

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sasashina

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Goldfish you can make easily

How to Fold an Origami Goldfish: Easy Origami Folding How-To Video Series [ORIGAMing]

Let’s make it with four folds of origami! Here’s an easy goldfish idea.

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

It’s a simple method for making a goldfish! The charm is that the goldfish shape is complete after just four folds of a single sheet of paper.

Add eyes and patterns with a pen to make your goldfish more unique and appealing.

This idea is perfect for beginners, great for kids who feel unsure about origami, or for a quick activity in your spare time.

With just a few materials and an easy process, it’s a delightful project to finish quickly.

Easy-to-make fish

[Origami] Fish - Easy and cute way to fold, even toddlers can do it

Let’s fold a cute, square-shaped fish! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to make creases, then open just one layer.

Fold the left and right corners up toward the top point of the triangle.

Next, fold the flappy part up slightly, and do the same with the lower flappy part, folding it up a little.

Flip it over, then fold the split flaps on the left and right diagonally upward, and fold the bottom corner down to create the fish’s tail.

Flip it over again, and you’re done! It would be fun to make lots of fish and set up an aquarium corner!

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hiyoko sensei

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Shaved ice with two sheets of origami!

Fun to Tear! How to Make Summer Origami: Shaved Ice Origami (For Kids!) · Origami Shaved Ice

Strawberry, melon, lemon, Blue Hawaii.

When you eat shaved ice, it’s hard to decide which syrup to choose, isn’t it? Here we’ll introduce shaved ice made with two sheets of origami.

The first sheet makes the shaved ice, and the second makes the bowl.

Think of the syrup you want to “eat,” then choose the first sheet of origami accordingly.

The shaved ice part is relatively easy—you just fold along the lines.

The step where you tear the paper with your fingers to create a wavy edge is fun.

For the bowl, there are steps like opening and flattening the pouch-like part and tucking in folded sections, so it’s best if an adult helps out during those parts.

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