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[Childcare] [Origami for 4-year-olds] Introducing origami for 4-year-old children!

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
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I studied children’s growth, development, and play, and after obtaining my childcare license, I worked as a childcare worker for over 10 years, supporting children from newborns to those about to enter elementary school. Children show us astonishing growth every day. Wanting to put into words those sparkling moments and the moving experiences I felt in childcare settings, I now work as a writer. I love seasonal crafts, wall decorations, picture books, and fingerplay. Drawing not only on my professional expertise as a childcare worker but also on the practical know-how I cultivated in the field, I strive to write articles packed with tips to bring out children’s “I want to try it!” I hope to share articles that gently lighten the hearts of parents and all those involved in childcare.

Origami for 4-year-olds is full of fun discoveries!

Here, we’ve gathered origami ideas recommended for 4-year-olds.

Using colorful paper and folding freely helps expand children’s imagination.

Working with their hands and creating together with friends also deepens communication.

Origami is a play activity that nurtures concentration and patience, and the sense of achievement when they succeed is exceptional!

In the moment they think “Let’s fold!” and start moving their hands, they can also feel the joy of creating a one-of-a-kind piece.

Be sure to incorporate it into your childcare activities.

[Childcare] [Origami for 4-year-olds] Introducing origami for 4-year-old children! (71–80)

How to fold a classic summer watermelon (origami)

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How to fold a classic summer watermelon (origami)

Here’s how to make a delicious summer favorite—an origami watermelon.

Attach red and green origami paper together so that both colored sides are visible.

Fold it in half and cut along the center with scissors.

With the red side facing up, fold up the bottom slightly.

Flip it over and fold it in half; then fold the sides inward along the center line so they’re symmetrical.

Flip it over again, fold in any parts that stick out, and tuck them into the pocket to finish the watermelon.

Use a felt-tip pen to draw the seeds and make your tasty-looking watermelon! Using yellow and green origami paper is also recommended.

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Pac-Pac Fish

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Pac-Pac Fish

Let me show you an easy way to fold a fish whose mouth opens and closes.

Fold the origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally to make crease lines, then unfold.

If you have a 3×3 grid of squares, you’re set.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice to make creases and unfold, then add one vertical crease on each side of the center line and unfold again.

Fold the top and bottom corners inward along the three vertical creases to form the protruding parts.

Pinch the left and right corners and fold along the creases—like magic, it turns into a fish shape! Fold the tail fin and dorsal fin inward, puff it up slightly, and it’s done.

If you pinch it top and bottom, the mouth opens and closes—very fun!

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Munch-Munch Frog

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Kids will absolutely love this! ☺️✨ Chomp-chomp Froggy 🐸💚 Today I tried making a little frog that opens and closes its mouth 🐸✨ This is sure to be a hit with children ☺️ My boys at home can’t get enough of it 👀 You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, plus another sheet cut in half 💓 For the eyes, use round stickers. If you don’t have stickers, paper circles are fine ☺️ The frog’s tongue is made by cutting origami paper and gluing it on ✨ When you move the stick, the mouth goes chomp-chomp ✨ It’s easy to make, so save this and give it a try 🥰 +——————————————+ I’m Sachi, a mom of three energetic boys, ages 8, 6, and 2 ❀´- I share kids’ play ideas and simple crafts using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like and follow! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlay work　 Play with children #I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami #papercraft Spring crafts #Foo Foo Caterpillar　#caterpillar #origami_caterpillar　#OrigamiPlay #Frog　#How to make a frog rainy season (tsuyu)　Paku Paku Frog　Rainy Season Activities Playable Origami
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Unique and adorable expressions! Here are some fun ideas for a chomp-chomp frog.

Frogs are often seen during the rainy season, but they’re also familiar to children through nursery rhymes and picture books.

This time, let’s make a chomp-chomp frog that feels like you can have a conversation with it, and enjoy interacting with kids.

What you’ll need: one sheet of origami paper, one sheet cut in half, glue or double-sided tape, red origami paper, round stickers, a permanent marker, and more.

The lively, talkative movement is sure to capture children’s interest.

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Rabbit ring

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Fun to make, fun to wear! Here are some ideas for a rabbit ring.

You’ll need a quarter-size sheet of your favorite color origami paper, scissors, and a pen.

By folding the quarter-size origami paper into a rabbit shape, you can create a cute accessory to wear on your finger! Using scissors and a pen, you can customize the fine details to your liking, which helps spark children’s creativity.

It’s also fun to make matching ones with family and friends.

A lovely idea for enjoying your own original rings.

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cute flowers

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How to make a cute spring flower 🩷 Today we’re making an adorable flower you can create with a single sheet of origami paper 💐 You’ll need scissors and round stickers 💓 It’s super easy, so try making it in your favorite colors ☺️✨ +——————————————+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three lively boys ages 8, 6, and 2 ❀´- I share simple crafts and play ideas with kids using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like and follow! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlay work　 Play with children #I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami #papercraft Spring crafts origami Translation Easter　Easter Bunny Easter Crafts　Easter bunny Tulip　Spring flowers #Flower　#CuteFlowerFoldingMethod
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It’s charming that you can make it with just one sheet of origami! Let me introduce a cute flower idea.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns and round stickers.

Spring is the season of vibrant, lively flowers, isn’t it? This craft is perfect for spring.

It’s also nice that you can use your favorite colors and patterns of origami paper.

Some steps can be a bit tricky, so it’s best to work on it together with a teacher or guardian.

Try making it while adding your own touches with the origami and stickers!

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cucumber

How about an idea for folding a cucumber out of origami to spark more interest in vegetables? This one uses a simple method that even toddlers can enjoy! Prepare a sheet of green origami paper cut in half.

Place the half sheet with the short side at the top, then fold it in half vertically.

Even at this stage it looks like a long, rectangular cucumber, but if you slightly fold all four corners inward to round them, it will look even more like a real cucumber! You can draw prickles with crayons, and adding eyes and a mouth makes it cute, too.

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sparrow

Let’s make a chirping little bird! Here’s a sparrow craft idea.

You’ll need two sheets of brown origami paper, crayons, round stickers, and glue or double-sided tape.

Sparrows are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? Using brown origami paper, let’s create an adorable sparrow.

By drawing fine patterns with crayons and making the eyes with round stickers, children can expand their creativity.

Carefully attaching the parts with glue or double-sided tape will also help develop fine motor skills.

This slow-paced craft offers a heartwarming idea for spending calm, quality time together with your child.

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