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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! (91–100)

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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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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In conclusion

We introduced origami activities for four-year-olds.

At this age, children often enjoy playing with friends, and they start asking more questions like “Why?” and “How come?” They also begin to dress themselves and manage things like toileting on their own.

Physically, they become capable of various movements such as throwing a ball or hopping on one foot, and they increasingly enjoy being active.

Their fine motor skills also develop, from using scissors and glue to moving from a spoon to chopsticks.

We shared origami ideas suitable for four-year-olds—please try them with your children.

Keep in mind that there are still significant individual differences in development at this age.

Please assist with any challenging parts while observing each child’s needs.