[Origami] Easy spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 4-year-olds
With the warm spring weather, children spend more time outdoors, giving them many chances to discover signs of spring—like colorful flowers and lively insects.
How about expressing that springtime feel with origami?
Here are some spring-themed origami ideas recommended for four-year-olds.
These projects are perfect for developing not only finger dexterity but also imagination and expressive skills.
From flowers and insects you see in spring to seasonal foods that taste great this time of year, let children choose and make the origami that matches their interests!
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[Origami] Simple folding ideas to enjoy spring with 4-year-olds (61–70)
Origami Bamboo Shoot
Bamboo shoots are a hallmark of spring.
Their taste and appearance are irresistible, aren’t they? Many people might even say they’re a favorite.
How about trying to fold bamboo shoots with origami? The steps are relatively simple and quick, so try making several.
They’re fun to stick on the wall, and it’s also enjoyable to fold a basket or bamboo with origami and paste them together as if placing the shoots inside.
Subtly decorating your space with seasonal accents lets you feel Japan’s four seasons even indoors—it’s delightful, isn’t it?
grasshopper
It’s exciting that you can make this with just one sheet of origami paper! Here’s a grasshopper idea to try.
Grasshoppers are known for living mainly in grasslands and fields, and for their incredible jumping power.
They can fly, but many children have probably seen grasshoppers mostly walking or hopping to get around.
This time, let’s make a grasshopper using a single sheet of origami.
All you need is light green origami paper.
Be sure to fold carefully, aligning the corners and edges precisely.
Give it a try!
cucumber
How about an idea for folding a cucumber out of origami to spark more interest in vegetables? This one uses a simple method that even toddlers can enjoy! Prepare a sheet of green origami paper cut in half.
Place the half sheet with the short side at the top, then fold it in half vertically.
Even at this stage it looks like a long, rectangular cucumber, but if you slightly fold all four corners inward to round them, it will look even more like a real cucumber! You can draw prickles with crayons, and adding eyes and a mouth makes it cute, too.
sparrow
Let’s make a chirping little bird! Here’s a sparrow craft idea.
You’ll need two sheets of brown origami paper, crayons, round stickers, and glue or double-sided tape.
Sparrows are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? Using brown origami paper, let’s create an adorable sparrow.
By drawing fine patterns with crayons and making the eyes with round stickers, children can expand their creativity.
Carefully attaching the parts with glue or double-sided tape will also help develop fine motor skills.
This slow-paced craft offers a heartwarming idea for spending calm, quality time together with your child.
tomato
Let’s make vegetables with origami! Here’s a tomato idea for you.
What you’ll need: a piece of red origami paper cut to 7.5 cm and some crayons or colored pencils.
By simply folding in the corners of the red paper, you’ll have a vibrant tomato! Add color for the stem with crayons or colored pencils, and draw a face to create your very own original tomato.
It’s fun to focus and use your hands while expressing the tomato’s round shape and juiciness! Try making it while paying attention to the colors and shapes.
Apple
Let’s make round, cute apples! Here are some origami apple ideas.
You’ll need red or yellow-green origami paper, quarter-sized pieces of brown and green origami paper, and craft glue.
It’s perfect for a spring theme and a wonderful hands-on activity to enjoy with children.
By making apples with red or yellow-green paper and using brown and green paper for the leaf and stem, kids can develop color recognition and fine motor skills.
For the more complicated steps, try them together with a parent or teacher to encourage communication.
With spring-like motifs, you’ll have a fun time nurturing creativity!
Smile Flower
Spring is the season when it gets warmer and insects and plants come to life, isn’t it? Among the flowers that show us their cute faces in spring, this time I’ll show you how to make a smiling “Smile Flower.” First, fold the paper in half both ways to make creases, then open it.
Fold all four corners toward the center point.
Once that’s done, repeat the same step one more time.
Next, fold down each of the corners gathered at the center one by one.
Try folding as if you’re opening flower petals.
Fold down the inner corners in the same way, and you’re finished.
Lastly, draw a cheerful smile in the center of the flower!