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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! (21–30)

Penguin parent and child

[Origami Penguin] Super Easy! How to Fold Cute Parent and Baby Penguins

Penguin parent and child

Here’s how to fold cute parent-and-child penguins.

First, turn the origami paper to the back and fold it into a triangle twice to make creases.

Fold one corner to align with the center line, open it, then fold along the creases two more times to set the folds.

Fold the corner up twice.

Next, fold both corners at the folded section toward the center line.

Fold the tip up to the front crease, then flip it over.

After flipping, fold the outer corners diagonally upward toward the center line.

Then, fold both corners outward so they stick out, like in the image of hands.

Finally, adjust the corners to shape them into penguins, and you’re done! If you make them with small origami paper as well, you’ll have a parent and child penguin set.

Decorate the eyes with round stickers or a pen.

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Face of a horse with long ears

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If you can fold a crane, you can make this! Here’s an origami horse idea.

First, fold the top and bottom corners of the paper together to make a triangle, then fold the left and right corners together to make another triangle.

Next, squash the open pocket into a square.

Place the paper so the flippable corner is at the bottom, then fold the lower left and right edges to the center line to crease them.

Using those creases, squash the squares on both sides into diamond shapes.

Lift one corner of the diamond to flip the layer, and you should end up on the side where the tip is split into two.

Gently open the middle of that split to indent it and form the ears.

Finally, make a curled fold on the remaining lower tip, and your horse is complete.

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Easy and cute! How to fold a squirrel (origami)

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Easy and cute! How to fold a squirrel (origami)

After folding the first sheet of origami into a triangle to make a crease, open it up.

Place the paper so the crease runs vertically, then fold the bottom corner up about 5 cm.

Flip the paper over and fold the opposite corner down to meet the very bottom edge of the paper.

Turn the paper upside down, then fold the base to meet the center crease; it will form a heart shape.

Fold both sides of the two top corners inward to make the squirrel’s ears.

Fold the remaining corners inward to round them off, and the face is complete.

For the second sheet, also fold it into a triangle and open it.

Offset slightly from the crease, fold the two left edges inward.

On the right side, fold the two edges along the center crease.

Take the corner created on the right side and fold it up diagonally.

Flip the paper over, then fold the right corner of the square section up to meet the crease.

Finally, fold up the corner on the opposite side as well to complete the body.

Finish by drawing the face and patterns with a pen.

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Also great for Christmas! Easy way to fold a star

Origami: Easy Star Made from a Single Sheet – Instructions

Also great for Christmas! Easy way to fold a star

This idea starts with making creases.

By making firm, precise creases first, the following steps will be easier, so proceed carefully.

After creasing, fold the origami twice to make a small square, then squash the pocket to form two triangles.

Take only the top layer of the triangle and fold the right edge to align with the center line.

Turn the paper over and fold the other side the same way.

In this state, hold the remaining right corner and slowly pull the left corner; the folded sections will swap sides, creating the two bottom points of the star.

Finally, adjust for balance and make step folds with the remaining corners to finish.

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Snowflake paper ornament

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Snowflake paper ornament

Here’s an idea for making a papercut design with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle by bringing the top and bottom corners together.

Then rotate the paper and flip the top and bottom.

Cross the two triangle corners inward and fold where they overlap neatly.

Draw a crystal-like pattern and cut it with scissors.

Open the paper to reveal your design.

The crystal’s look changes depending on how you make the cuts, so try different variations.

The moment you open it and wonder, “What pattern will it be?” is so exciting and fun.

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Strawberry Gift

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Strawberry Gift

So cute you’ll want to make lots of them! Here are some strawberry-themed gift ideas.

You’ll need red construction paper, scissors, green origami paper, glue or double‑sided tape, a hole punch, and a thin ribbon.

Let’s make an adorable, realistic gift box with a fun open-and-close mechanism that you’ll find addictive! For steps that involve cutting stacked, thick paper or origami, it’s safer for a parent or teacher to handle them.

Drawing patterns and threading the ribbon can help develop fine motor skills, too!

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A cute penguin you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

[Made with one sheet of origami paper] Easy and cute penguin folding method | Origami Penguin | Animal

A cute penguin you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

Here’s a cute penguin you can make with just one sheet of origami paper—perfect for three-year-olds.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle to make a crease.

Fold the corners along the center line; you’ll be flipping the paper over to fold on both the front and back.

Next, fold the left and right sides toward the central vertical line to form the base of the penguin’s wings.

To give the wings movement and a three-dimensional look, make sure to crease firmly.

After checking that both sides are balanced, fold the tip to round out the overall shape of the penguin, and you’re done.

It might also be fun to make them in different colors and give each penguin a name.

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