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

penguin ornament

Let me introduce a cute penguin ornament that looks adorable wherever you place it.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, a felt-tip pen, and glue, and let’s get started.

We’ll fold it using the basic crane method, but for the parts where you puff up the paper, it’s best to go slowly and provide support while folding.

Open up the origami, and while puffing it along the crease lines, tuck it in to form the penguin’s body.

Folding this section evenly will make the ornament stable when displayed.

Finish by making the wings, beak, and feet.

Even just lining them up and looking at them makes for charming penguin ornaments.

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Cute and easy penguin

Look at this angry baby penguin!

Let me introduce an origami penguin with an adorable round shape.

After making a triangular crease, fold so that both ends become parallel.

Turn the paper over, fold the corners halfway toward the center, then fold them in half once more.

Fold both ends diagonally to form the penguin’s wings and body.

Adjust the shape, draw the penguin’s facial expression, and it’s complete.

By drawing varied expressions, you can create many different penguins.

Give it a try and have fun making them!

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How to fold a rocket

Super easy! How to fold an origami rocket 🚀

I’ll show you how to fold a cute, pop-style rocket.

First, fold the origami paper in half to make a rectangle and crease it, then open it and fold only one side toward the crease.

Fold it in half again and open it once more.

Turn the paper over so the section you just folded is on top, then fold the corners on both sides toward the center crease.

Place it with the pointed end facing up, and fold both sides toward the center line again.

Fold back a small portion to form the fins, and your rocket is complete! Try drawing windows and patterns to finish it into a lovely piece.

Peekaboo Penguin

[Origami] How to fold a Peekaboo Penguin (it can stand on its own) – How to make it [Sea Series]

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!

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How to fold a paper cup

[Origami] Practical: How to fold and make a paper cup (easy)

We’ll show you how to fold a cup that’s not only perfect as a cup, but can also be turned into a wallet or a bag by adding a string—super easy to make and fun to play with in lots of ways.

First, fold the paper in half to make a large triangle.

Next, place the triangle upright, lift one layer of the vertex with the largest angle, fold it over so it lines up neatly with the side, then unfold.

Return the triangle to its original orientation, and fold both corners in toward the crease you just made.

Finally, fold one layer of the tip of the triangle toward you and the other layer outward, and you’re done.

It looks like it’ll be a big hit for pretend play or playing shop!

Perfect for summer! How to fold a cicada (origami)

[Preschool Teacher’s Guide: Easy Origami] How to Fold a Cicada—Perfect for Summer

Here’s an origami project idea that’s a bit of a fun challenge for older preschoolers: how to fold a cicada.

It takes concentration to carefully fold the wings and body, but that makes the sense of accomplishment even greater when it’s finished.

Using darker origami paper like brown or black will look realistic, while bright colors create a cute look—your choice of colors brings out individuality.

Adding patterns on the back to make your own unique cicada is also recommended.

If you stick the cicadas on the wall, it will look as if they’re perched on a tree, instantly giving your classroom or room a summery feel.

It’s a perfect summer origami craft that lets kids enjoy the season while developing fine motor skills.

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Easy Ghost Origami Instructions

How to Make Autumn/Halloween Origami: Super Easy and Cute! Ghost Ideas for Kids — ghost origami

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!

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