[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 (41–50)
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.
A flapping pigeon
Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.
Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.
Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!
A teru teru bozu you can make with a single sheet of origami paper
Make it with a single sheet of origami! Here are ideas for crafting a teru teru bozu.
These suggestions are perfect for anyone wanting to make one.
Use stickers and pens to draw expressions and create your very own teru teru bozu.
You’ll need one sheet of white origami paper, a black pen, a white pen or correction fluid, and a pink pen.
You can attach a string and hang it by the window, or stick it onto light-blue construction paper and display it together with motifs like umbrellas and hydrangeas—it looks lovely either way.
Give it a try!
Plump, rolled-up strawberry
Three-dimensional and fun! Here’s an idea for making plump, rolled strawberries.
You’ll need red origami or washi paper cut into half-circles, green paper cut into calyx (leaf-top) shapes, glue or double-sided tape, and a black crayon or pen.
It’s a great idea for when making flat strawberries feels boring.
Draw seed patterns on the half-circle paper, roll it into a cone, attach the calyx-shaped paper, and you’ve got a three-dimensional strawberry!
Butterflies made with accordion folds
Let me share a craft idea for making a butterfly using accordion folds.
First, cut out two pairs of circles—one large and one small—from origami paper.
Glue each small circle onto a large one, then fold them in an accordion style.
Fold the piece in half and glue the ends together to make the wings.
Next, cut a thin strip of origami paper, fold it in half, and curl both ends by wrapping them around a claw or a stick.
This will form a right angle; insert it between the wings and glue it in place.
Gently spread the wings, and your butterfly is complete.
Try making it in your favorite colors!
munch munch
It’s cute like a little puppet! Let me introduce a fun “Pakupaku” idea.
This is probably an origami idea that teachers and parents have been familiar with since they were young.
Depending on the region and generation, many people also call it “Pakkuncho.” This time, let’s make a Pakupaku using just one sheet of origami paper.
The key is to align the corners precisely as you fold; taking your time and working carefully will help.
The finished piece is charming because you can put it on your fingers and open and close it like a little chattering mouth!
honeybee
Let’s make a cute little honeybee out of origami, like the ones you see in picture books! First, crease the paper along the diagonals, then fold all four corners toward the center.
Next, fold the top and bottom corners to the center, and fold the left and right corners to about half that size to form the body.
Make wings from white origami paper and glue them on, then draw the eyes and stripes to finish your bee! Display it together with origami flowers and butterflies to really feel the arrival of spring.
It might be so adorable that you’ll want to remind everyone: “Be careful—real bees can sting if you touch them!”
