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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 as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is 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-olds! (81–90)

An easy-to-make rabbit

New Year’s Origami: Easy and Cute Rabbit Folding Tutorial [With Voice Guide]

An easy-to-make rabbit

Let me share an easy rabbit origami idea.

All you need is one 15 cm square sheet of origami paper and a pen or colored pencils.

The key point of this idea is that the steps are simple and easy to follow.

Because there are only a few steps, even children who aren’t confident with origami can try it without worry.

Once you finish, you can add a face or color it to give it more personality, making it a fun origami project.

Please give it a try and make a cute rabbit!

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Easy-to-make fish

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

Easy-to-make fish

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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rice ball

Easy Origami “Rice Ball” to Fold with a 4-Year-Old / ORIGAMI Tokaen

rice ball

I’ll show you how to make onigiri that kids love.

Prepare one sheet of black origami paper and let’s get started.

Fold it into a triangle with the black side on the inside.

Fold both corners of the triangle up toward the center.

With the loose flaps facing you, hold the three layers of paper and fold them upward so they form the seaweed (nori) on the onigiri.

Make firm crease lines—it might take a bit of effort, but that’s the key point.

Flip it over and fold the remaining single layer up as well, then puff it up from the inside to give it shape, and you’re done! It can be fun to make several onigiri and arrange them like a bento lunch.

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cute flowers

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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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bug cage

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It only takes 10 minutes to fold! How to make a bug cage (origami)#origami Four seasons Origami Seasonal Origami Shop #Pokemon #Pokemon
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It’s just like a real bug cage! Let me share an idea for making and displaying a paper bug cage.

You’ll need light blue origami paper, yellow-green origami paper, scissors, glue, and a white pen.

This idea features making separate parts—the handle, lid, and basket—and then gluing them together.

When you assemble them, align the crease lines to stick them on straight.

You can also adjust the colors of the origami to match any bug cage you have at home or in the classroom.

Give it a try!

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How to fold a butterfly

[Spring Origami] Easy Butterfly 2 Folding Method with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Butterflies Tutorial / Tatsukuri

How to fold a butterfly

Let’s fold a butterfly out of origami—an insect whose fluttery, adorable movements spark children’s curiosity.

First, place the origami paper with the white side facing up, oriented like a diamond.

Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner, halving the paper.

Next, fold the left and right corners together to make a crease, then open it back up.

From the top corner, make a small cut downward along the crease using scissors.

Finally, fold the paper in half again, and make diagonal folds outward from the cut to form the wings—that’s it! Try using patterned origami paper, or add designs with stickers or crayons to create a bright, festive butterfly.

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[Childcare] [Origami for 4-year-olds] Introducing origami for 4-year-olds! (91–100)

Rabbit bookmark

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Let’s make your very own special bookmark! Here’s an idea for a bunny bookmark.

What you’ll need: origami paper in colors or patterns you like, black round stickers, and pens or colored pencils.

By using your favorite colors and patterns to create a bunny bookmark, reading is sure to become even more fun.

You can add personality by using the black round stickers for the eyes and drawing expressions with pens or colored pencils—that’s a key point! The design slips neatly over the corner of a page, so it’s practical while also being super cute.

Highly recommended!

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