[Origami] Easy spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 4-year-olds

Japanese bush warbler

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Famous for its “hoohokekyo” call! Let’s make a bush warbler out of origami.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice to create an X-shaped set of creases.

Place the paper in a diamond orientation, fold the bottom corner up to meet the center to make a crease, then open it.

Fold the bottom corner up along the crease you just made, then use the horizontal center crease to fold it into a triangle.

Aligning with the two corners of the top triangle, fold both edges of the paper upward.

Next, fold the two top corners of the raised sections down toward the center line.

Turn the paper over, fold the top corner toward you, then fold it back so about 5 mm sticks out.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees, fold the top and bottom corners slightly inward, then fold the model in half along the center line to finish!

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Butterflies made with two colors of origami

The 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.

A butterfly made only with accordion folds

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Let’s try making this with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a butterfly using only accordion folds.

It’s the perfect time for kids to enjoy completing origami projects, so let’s make a butterfly using only accordion folding together.

You’ll need origami paper, origami paper cut into quarter size, and a pipe cleaner.

We’ll use different sizes of origami paper, but since the folding method is only the accordion fold, it should be easy to try.

Create a colorful butterfly with your favorite color combinations!

Puffy 3D butterfly

Create a soft, gentle vibe! Here are some ideas for plump, three-dimensional butterflies.

Some butterflies have an elegant, beautiful image, while others feel cute and charming! This time, let’s make plump, 3D butterflies that are perfect for creating a cute look.

All you need is origami paper and scissors.

There’s a step where you round off the corners of the paper with scissors, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian for safety.

Movable butterfly

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Let’s flap the wings and play! Here’s an idea for a butterfly you can move.

A butterfly’s wings are very flexible—they spread beautifully when it flies and seem to ride the wind in an elegant dance.

This time, let’s make a light and graceful butterfly out of origami.

All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

Since there aren’t many steps, it’s an easy project for kids to try! Choosing origami paper with your favorite colors or patterns is fun, and decorating the finished butterfly with pens or stickers sounds great, too!

simple butterfly

Create a beautifully shaped form! Here are some easy butterfly ideas.

Butterflies are known for their beautiful patterns and vivid colors, and the way they flutter as they fly has a captivating charm, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a butterfly with a beautiful form using simple steps.

Although the process is straightforward, it’s a three-dimensional project, so children who are used to mostly two-dimensional creations may feel a bit confused.

It’s reassuring if teachers or guardians can help them finish it in 3D together.

Accordion-folded butterfly

How to make a cute 3D accordion butterfly from a single sheet of origami! An easy folding method even for 2- and 3-year-old preschoolers [Sora’s Origami]

A beautiful silhouette is the highlight! Here’s an idea for an accordion-fold butterfly.

Accordion folding creates fine pleats by making alternating creases in the paper.

When you open the accordion-folded paper, it takes on a fan-like shape, and by using this technique you can make three-dimensional shapes and items with movement—highly recommended! You can complete an accordion butterfly with just a single sheet of origami paper in your favorite color or pattern, so it’s easy to get started.

Definitely give it a try!