[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 spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 4-year-olds (81–90)
Perfect for decoration! Tulips
Here’s an idea for making a tulip using two sheets of origami paper.
You’ll make the flower and the stem/leaves separately, and each part takes only five folds.
For the flower: fold the paper into a triangle twice, then unfold one fold.
With the image of crossing the left and right corners along the center line, fold them up and overlap.
Tuck the bottom corner slightly to the back to finish the flower.
For the stem and leaves: take the other sheet, fold it into a triangle once and open it.
Fold the two left edges along the crease you just made.
Fold the paper in half along the first crease, turn the narrow pointed end upward, and fold up the bottom part to complete the stem and leaves.
Glue them together and use as wall decorations, etc.
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Hardworking and strong enough to carry things heavier than their own bodies! Let’s make an ant out of origami.
You’ll need origami paper in colors like black or gray, plus a pen and round stickers.
Ants become active from spring to summer, so you probably see them often when you go for a walk.
There are also many songs and picture books about ants! Making an ant with origami at such times is recommended because it helps clarify the aim of the activity.
The steps are simple and easy to follow! Drawing the legs and eyes will make it even cuter.
heart
Also perfect for White Day! Here are some heart-themed ideas.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, like pink or red.
March 14th is White Day! How about giving a cute origami heart in return for Valentine’s Day? The key point of this idea is the step where you insert your finger into the gap in the origami to open it up.
Since this forms the indentation of the heart, be sure to make a crisp crease there.
Give making an origami heart a try!
tree
Enjoy spring nature with origami too! Here are some tree ideas.
You’ll need two 7.5 cm square sheets of origami paper and glue or craft adhesive.
It’s a lovely origami project you can enjoy with children while feeling the warmth of spring.
We’ll make a tree using 7.5 cm squares, but you can adjust the paper size to create a tree in whatever size you like! By using glue or craft adhesive to firmly secure the leaves and trunk, you’ll improve the finished look as well.
It’s a fun idea that uses simple materials to express a spring landscape with origami—highly recommended.
Cherry blossom petal wreath
Make it with origami! Here’s an idea for a cherry blossom petal wreath.
All you need are eight quarter-size sheets of origami paper and glue.
The cherry blossom petals made from origami look adorably connected! Using just one shade of pink is nice, but it’s also lovely to mix in petals made from light pink or white origami paper.
Using traditional Japanese-patterned paper can change the vibe even more, so it’s highly recommended.
It’s a perfect idea to decorate your room wall or entryway!
rice ball
Let’s make some tasty rice balls that you’ll want to bring to a spring picnic! Fold the origami paper in half into a square twice to make crease lines, then open it up.
Fold the bottom edge up to one-third from the center line, and fold the top edge the same way.
Turn the paper vertically, then fold the bottom up, leaving 2–3 cm at the top.
The part you leave will act as the seaweed, so adjust the fold for balance.
Flip the paper over and fold both bottom corners up to meet the center line.
Finally, fold the bottom and top corners slightly inward—and you’re done! Try using black origami paper.
[Origami] Simple Origami Ideas to Enjoy Spring with 4-Year-Olds (91–100)
Butterflies made with two colors of origami
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoikushi_worker/video/7207297284311158018The round wing shape is so cute! Here’s an idea for making a butterfly using two colors of origami paper.
By giving the wings a rounded shape, you’ll create a sweet, gentle-looking butterfly.
It’s a great idea when you want to make a soft, airy-feeling butterfly! What you’ll need: two sheets of origami paper, masking tape, scissors, and a stapler.
The steps are simple: round off the corners of the two sheets, accordion-fold them, then attach them together to finish.
Be sure to handle the scissors and stapler with care.