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

swallowtail butterfly

[Origami] A summer origami “swallowtail butterfly” to make with a 3-year-old

Enjoy the process of drawing the patterns as you make it! Here’s an idea featuring a swallowtail butterfly.

Swallowtails are a beautiful type of butterfly that can be seen from around April to October, known for their striking wing patterns.

Because of their beauty, they’re especially popular and loved by many people.

This time, let’s make a swallowtail butterfly with origami.

You’ll need black origami paper and a black pen.

It’s a good idea to look at a field guide or similar reference while drawing the patterns.

A butterfly you can clip into a notebook

[Origami] Easy and cute! A butterfly you can tuck into your notebook! / by Tsuma♪

It’s great that it can also be used as a bookmark for picture books! Here’s an idea for a butterfly that clips onto your notebook.

This clip-on butterfly is a cute item that’s perfect for picture books and notebooks.

You can make it with origami in your favorite colors and patterns, so both the crafting process and using it as a bookmark are sure to be exciting! It’s especially handy when you’re using picture books or notebooks with lots of pages.

It will lift your spirits when you open your notebook or book, so give it a try!

A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

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It’s so fun to make and play! Here’s an idea for a spinning butterfly you can throw and play with.

For children, it’s exciting to play with something they made themselves using origami! By folding paper, kids can experience the joy of shapes changing and feel a sense of accomplishment with the finished piece.

It’s a great idea for creative playtime, so highly recommended.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so try making it together with teachers or friends while having fun.

A butterfly you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

[Made with one sheet of origami] Easy, cute butterfly folding method — Origami Butterfly

Once you’re finished, try hanging it on the wall! Here’s a simple idea for making a butterfly with just one sheet of origami paper.

Origami butterflies have a warm, gentle look that brightens up any room when you display them.

This time, we’ll make a butterfly using a single sheet of origami.

Throughout the steps, it’s important to crease carefully and firmly, so keep that in mind as you craft—especially when working with kids.

Another key tip is to fold in the corners to create that rounded wing shape!

Butterfly made of two sheets of origami paper

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Enjoy the fun of creating by combining parts! Here are some ideas for a butterfly made with two sheets of origami paper.

One of the charms of origami is that you can make wonderful creations with just a single sheet, but combining parts expands the range of expression, which is another interesting aspect.

This time, we’ll use two sheets of origami to make a butterfly.

The steps are the same up to a point, but there are stages where the folding directions differ between left and right.

Be careful as you work so that both sides don’t end up folded in the same direction!

ladybug

Ladybugs with origami! A simple and cute spring craft recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds

Perfect for spring crafts! Here are some ladybug ideas.

The origami ladybug features an adorable, rounded shape.

With its red body and black spots, it’s a bug that really captures children’s interest.

This time, let’s make it using origami.

Origami is perfect for developing fine motor skills, and its appeal lies in how children can get absorbed in creating shapes on their own.

It also looks lovely displayed alongside other themed crafts!

Origami carnations that look real

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I want to give them as a bouquet! Here are some ideas for origami carnations that look just like the real thing.

Fresh flowers are lovely, of course, but giving origami flowers is also highly recommended.

The great thing about origami flowers is that they don’t wilt over time, so you can display and enjoy them for a long period.

They also carry the warmth of being handmade with care by a child and can become a special gift filled with gratitude.

You’ll need origami paper, double-sided tape, scissors, and glue.

It’s also a wonderful touch to arrange them into a bouquet using construction paper or wrapping paper!