[Childcare] [Origami for 4-year-olds] Introducing origami for 4-year-old children!
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.
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[Childcare] [Origami for 4-Year-Olds] Introducing Origami for 4-Year-Olds! (31–40)
Peekaboo Penguin
Here’s a super cute way to fold a penguin that’s perfect to attach to letters or cards! First, place the origami paper with the back side facing up and fold it into a triangle twice to make crease lines.
Lift one corner up to just slightly before the center line, then fold both edges of the lifted section upward at a slight diagonal.
Fold both corners of that folded section inward.
Turn it over so the white side is facing you, and fold along the center line twice to shape the face.
Next, use a 2.5 cm piece of origami paper to make the hands.
Start with a basic “zabuton” fold, then fold both corners diagonally to shape the hands.
Make two of these.
Finally, glue the hands on, and add eyes and a mouth with round stickers or similar—done!
How to fold corn
Here’s how to fold a corn-on-the-cob that’s perfect for summer crafts.
First, prepare yellow and light green origami papers, and glue their white sides together.
Next, fold in half into a triangle to make a crease, then open it.
With the yellow side up, place the paper like a diamond and fold both side corners toward the center so the bottom forms a point.
Open both corners outward from the center.
Then fold both corners upward to create the husk of the corn.
Finally, flip it over, fold the side and top corners inward, and fold the bottom corner from the inside to the outside to finish the corn.
Try adding kernels with crayons or round stickers to give it a bumpy texture!
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.
Saury Origami
Fold the rectangular origami in half lengthwise to make it long and narrow, crease well, then unfold.
Fold the top and bottom edges toward the center crease, leaving a small gap.
Fold the two left corners to the center crease, unfold them, then invert the corners along those creases and squash into triangles.
Turn the paper over, fold the left triangular edge to the center crease to make it narrower, then fold the lower right corner up diagonally to meet the top edge.
Fold it back along the first crease you made.
This will be the fish’s tail, so fold the other side as well and adjust the shape.
Fold the origami along the center creases, draw eyes on the face with a pen, and you’re done.
Chatty Fox
Even 3-year-olds can make it! Here’s an origami talking fox you can make and play with.
First, turn the origami paper to the back and fold it in half into a square twice.
Open it, then fold both sides toward the center.
Make a pocket and squash-fold it into a triangle.
Flip it over and fold along the crease.
Fold the folded part diagonally.
Then fold it in half down the middle.
Flip it over and fold the other side the same way.
Open the pocket and you’re done! Use pens or stickers to draw any face you like.
[Childcare] [Origami for 4-Year-Olds] Introducing Origami Activities for 4-Year-Olds! (41–50)
Easy Ghost Origami Instructions
Here’s an origami ghost that’s perfect for autumn Halloween.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.
Then fold the left and right corners in toward the center line.
Tuck the loose, fluttery corner downwards.
Fold the whole piece toward the center line, then fold the tip downward to shape it into a ghost.
If you fold the bottom part of the ghost at an angle, it adds movement and makes a cute ghost.
Once it’s finished, draw a face and stick it on a Halloween bag or wand to enjoy!
How to fold a banana
How about making bananas out of origami—kids love them! Start by folding your rectangular paper in half, then fold it into a large triangle twice to create crease lines.
Open it up, and fold both side edges of the square inward toward the center to form a triangle.
Next, slightly shift the top part of the overlapping triangle to the right, press from the top, and crease to fix it in place.
Fold the two pointed tips on the right end over to the left.
Make sure the four tips are spaced evenly.
Finally, make small folds on all four tips.
For the top of the bunch, fold it downward first, then fold it upward so the tip sticks out—and your banana is complete! Give it a try as a summer craft project.