[Childcare] Recommended for 3-year-olds! Origami ideas with a winter theme
In childcare settings for three-year-olds who are beginning to learn finger play and how to use toys, origami is often used.
Some of you may be looking for origami instructions that match the winter season, which brings various events like Christmas and playing in the snow.
In this article, we’ve picked simple, low-step origami ideas with a winter theme.
It’s also a great idea to display the pieces made together with friends at the nursery school.
Prepare colorful origami paper and try winter origami that lets children’s creativity flourish.
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[Childcare] Recommended for 3-year-olds! Winter-themed origami ideas (1–10)
Cute snow bunny
Here’s an origami idea for a snow rabbit that you’ll want to make whenever it snows, just like a snowman.
Prepare one sheet of white origami paper, fold it in half diagonally once to make a crease, then unfold.
Fold the left edge in half along the crease, then fold the remaining right corner inward to form a triangle.
Next, fold the triangle’s three corners inward while checking the shape to create the snow rabbit’s base.
Once the base is done, attach ears made from green origami paper and add eyes using small red round stickers, and you’re done! With these simple steps, you can make a snow rabbit that looks just like the real thing—give it a try!
reindeer
Why not enjoy a wintry atmosphere with the kids by making an origami reindeer? This simple method, with few steps, is perfect for three-year-olds.
Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then add eye and nose stickers to complete the reindeer’s face.
Stick it onto a backing sheet, and you’ve got an adorable picture.
You can also draw freely to match the origami face.
Placing stickers and making a single fold are great opportunities for kids to use their fingertips.
Prepare colorful origami paper and have fun crafting together.
It also makes a lovely winter wall decoration.
Christmas boots
Here’s a craft idea kids will love: making Christmas boots out of origami.
You’ll rotate the paper, fold it, and adjust the shape by opening and closing the folds.
Add decorations to the finished piece to create a unique, personalized boot.
It’s a great activity to nurture children’s creativity, and perfect for making together with parents or teachers.
Since it has only a few steps, kids can try it on their own, too.
Give it a try and make Christmas boots full of wintry charm that also work great as wall decorations.
[Childcare] Recommended for 3-year-olds! Origami ideas with a winter theme (11–20)
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How about a wreath that lets children express their creativity during the winter season? You can make each part with just two folds of origami paper, and connecting the parts completes the wreath.
If you prepare origami in a variety of colors, children can freely enjoy choosing colors and create items full of seasonal charm.
By slightly changing where you fold, you can also freely alter the shape of the wreath.
Displaying the finished wreath helps boost their sense of accomplishment, too.
Why not make winter memories by creating origami wreaths together?
mandarin orange
Let’s make a seasonal winter tangerine with origami.
The steps are simple: fold the paper into a triangle, then flip it over and fold the corners along the creases.
Add a green circular sticker as the stem to the finished tangerine, and draw patterns with a pen to make your origami tangerine even nicer.
If you prepare origami paper in different sizes, you can create tangerines of various sizes and enjoy a relaxing crafting time.
Why not chase away the winter chill with the warm glow of orange?
snow rabbit
Here’s an idea for making snow bunnies that also helps train children’s fine motor skills.
Crumple newspaper into a ball and cover it with white paper to create a snowy texture.
Make green leaves and red berries from origami paper and attach them to complete an adorable face.
By varying the sizes, you can brighten up the nursery’s wall displays.
It’s a craft activity that lets you enjoy the process with the children while feeling the winter atmosphere.
Displaying the finished pieces will likely make the nursery space feel even warmer and more inviting.
snowman
A recommended winter origami idea is making an easy, straightforward snowman.
Use colorful origami paper to create parts like the snowman’s body, nose, and bucket hat.
Cut the body into a circle using a template, make the nose from a rolled-up square of origami paper, and use a trapezoid-cut piece for the bucket.
One fun part is sticking the pieces together with the children.
Add snowflakes and other decorations to finish, and you’ll have a piece that looks just like a real snowman.
This activity encourages children’s free ideas while developing fine motor shaping skills and teamwork with friends.