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

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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)

Rabbit amulet

How to Make a Charm (Rabbit)

Rabbit amulet

A gift for someone special! Here are ideas for making a rabbit charm with origami.

You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, white origami paper cut into 7.5 cm squares, white round stickers, colored pens, thread, tape, and glue or double-sided tape.

It’s perfect not only as a charm for yourself, but also as a gift for someone you care about.

Make the charm with colorful origami, and use the white paper and stickers to have a cute little rabbit peeking out! By decorating it with thread and tape, you can create a practical and lovely charm.

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Sitting bunny

Cute whether you stand it up for display or decorate a flat surface like a card! Let me show you an idea for a sitting bunny.

All you need to prepare is a single sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.

Its neat, simple, and charming finish is part of the appeal.

Since you can make it with just one sheet in a color you like, preparation is easy and it’s simple to work on during activities.

The finished bunny can stand on its own, adding a festive touch to your room.

It also looks great glued onto flat surfaces like cards or construction paper.

The folding steps aren’t too difficult, and once you master them, you can enjoy making it with friends.

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rice ball

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for May preschool activities ♪ Easy origami rice balls

rice ball

With spring’s arrival, many preschools and kindergartens likely enjoy field trips and longer strolls.

Here’s an origami idea to go with that theme: how to fold a rice ball (onigiri).

Prepare a sheet of black origami paper to represent the nori (seaweed).

Fold it in half twice into a square to make creases, then unfold.

Fold three corners toward the center point.

Flip the paper over, then fold the remaining corner up so its tip meets the center point.

Next, slightly fold the corners to round the shape, and your onigiri is complete! On the small white “rice” area that shows, draw your favorite filling, or add a red round sticker to make it look like an umeboshi (pickled plum) onigiri—it looks delicious.

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pinwheel

Origami Windmill: Easy folding method for ages 2 and up

pinwheel

Let me show you how to make a pinwheel that’s perfect for spring.

We’ll fold it using the basic “two-layer boat” method.

With this method, identical boat shapes appear on the top and bottom; usually you’d fold those together to complete the boat, but since we’re making a pinwheel, stop at the point where the matching top and bottom boats are formed.

Next, create the pinwheel’s blades by folding the bottom-left corner downward and the top-right corner upward—that’s it! It looks super cute in lots of different colors.

Display it in your room to bring in the feeling of a pleasant spring breeze.

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A rabbit hopping and bouncing

Origami jumping rabbit / How to fold a hopping origami rabbit

A rabbit hopping and bouncing

Make it with a single sheet of origami! Let me introduce an idea for a bunny that hops up and down.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite color, plus pens or colored pencils.

It’s an activity that lets kids have fun while using their imagination to see how the finished bunny moves.

It’s exciting to use your favorite color of origami paper to make a hopping bunny! Some steps are a bit tricky, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian.

By drawing the face and patterns with pens or colored pencils, you can create your very own unique hopping bunny!

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