Origami Ideas for 4-Year-Olds: Halloween Edition
We’ve gathered origami folding instructions with Halloween motifs that 4-year-olds can enjoy.
Most of the finished pieces are flat, so you can decorate walls with them or use them as motifs for wreaths and hanging decorations.
Three-dimensional pumpkins and the like are cute when displayed on a table, too.
While talking about the origins of Halloween and the meanings of its motifs, enjoy making origami together and let the children soak up the Halloween spirit!
Wishing the children a fun-filled Halloween.
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[For 4-year-olds] Halloween Origami Ideas (1–10)
Two-tier pumpkin
Let’s try folding a two-tiered pumpkin in origami: a small pumpkin sitting on top of a large one.
Instead of using a large and a small sheet of origami paper, you can actually make two stacked pumpkins from a single sheet.
Although the finished piece might look complicated, it’s made with a very simple folding method, so even children who aren’t confident with origami can manage it if they take their time.
Once it’s done, draw faces on the big and small pumpkins with a marker to finish it off.
Pumpkin message card
A cute Halloween message card made from origami, with a little pumpkin sitting in one corner.
You fold it so that the white side (the back of the origami paper) comes to the front, where you’ll write your message.
Since you fold it with the back side facing up, you might worry whether you’re doing it right or if it’ll turn out, but when you flip it over, a pumpkin neatly appears in one corner.
Draw a face on the pumpkin at the end, and it’s done.
Write your message and give it to friends or to grandpa and grandma—it’s sure to make them happy.
Pumpkin box
Many origami creations are flat, but this pumpkin origami is three-dimensional and box-shaped—and the lid is cleverly shaped like a hat.
If you use orange origami paper, it becomes a pumpkin; if you use white, it becomes a ghost—so you can create various Halloween motifs just by changing the color of the paper.
You can also place small candies or trinkets inside the finished piece.
The pointy hat lid is adorable, too—try making it with black or purple origami paper and set it on top of the box!
[For 4-year-olds] Halloween Origami Ideas (11–20)
Jack-o’-lantern
An origami Jack-o’-lantern made with orange paper really captures the Halloween mood.
Folding it together with children can be a wonderful experience that nurtures their creativity and fine motor skills.
As the teacher carefully explains each step and the children create their own pieces, they’ll naturally develop patience and focus while having fun.
The finished Jack-o’-lantern is perfect for decorating classrooms or homes.
How about making special memories with origami while enjoying Halloween stories together with parents?
black cat
The black cat origami sounds like it will turn out really cute! Of course, black will be the main color for the paper, but it could be fun to choose the colors for parts like the eyes, nose, and mouth together with your child.
It seems like the key will be expressing distinctive features such as the black cat’s ears, tail, and whiskers.
You might also try sticking the finished black cat origami on windows or walls as decorations.
The black cats you make with your child will fill the room with a Halloween vibe.
Let’s all have fun folding black cats together!
bat
Halloween is a must-have big event in autumn in Japan too, right? Let’s make a bat out of origami that’s perfect for Halloween decorations! You can make the head, body, and wings all from a single sheet of origami paper.
After you’ve made your bat, use a pen to draw the eyes, mouth, and other details.
If you make bats in different colors, bats in flight, or bats hanging from a tree, your decorations will look lively and fun.
Be sure to use them for decorating your Halloween party!
Halloween hat
Try making a classic Halloween cosplay item: a witch’s hat.
First, fold the paper into a triangle and open it up.
Then fold two sides to align with the crease you just made, and open it again.
Using those three creases as guides, form an isosceles triangle.
Roll up the base edge tightly as you fold, and the hat is complete! The rolled part looks just like the brim of the hat.
Stick it onto a jack-o’-lantern face you made separately to boost the Halloween vibe! To make it lively, use a variety of colored papers.
