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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 (1–10)
A simple dandelion flowerNEW!
Here’s an easy dandelion idea that uses a basic folding method to create a flower shape and is simple to customize.
Fold the paper to align the top, bottom, left, and right edges to make creases, then align the opposite corners to add diagonal creases.
After cutting to the center, make pleat folds along the crease lines and align the inner corners to neaten the shape.
Slightly curl the petals for a softer look.
Glue two identical pieces face-to-face to complete the flower.
Connect a diamond-folded leaf and a made stem to create a cute dandelion.
Making them in different colors is recommended—it looks more festive when displayed together.
Sakura petal made of origamiNEW!
Let’s make cherry blossom petals that look a bit like hearts, with a cute three-dimensional feel.
After folding the origami paper into a triangle twice, fold the tip inward along the center line.
Flatten the upper part to shape it into a petal.
Cut the center area while leaving the edges intact, then overlap one side over the corner-folded side, and overlap the other side to create depth; glue them together to finish.
If you make lots of petals and everyone assembles them into a big cherry blossom tree, the project will feel richer and more fun.
Even little kids can fold it! Cute tulipNEW!
Tulips are perfect for spring message cards and wall displays.
The method is simple, making it great for children’s fine motor practice.
Prepare two sheets of origami paper and fold them separately for the flower and the leaves.
For the flower, fold the paper in half into a triangle, then hold the left and right corners and fold them up diagonally.
Flip the paper over, fold the tip to round it off, and the flower is complete.
For the leaves, fold the paper into a triangle twice, then fold the tip toward the center.
When shaping the leaves, watch the balance and make them even.
It’s also a great idea to glue the finished leaves and flower together and add a message.
Give it a try!
A three-dimensional cherry blossom made from a single sheetNEW!
Let’s make a three-dimensional cherry blossom using a single square sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper into a triangle, and create crease lines as you shape it into a cherry blossom.
When cutting with scissors, be careful not to make mistakes—cut along the fold lines.
Once you open it up, fold along the creases so it forms a three-dimensional flower shape.
Using a toothpick to lift and shape the petals may help the process go more smoothly.
Changing the color of the origami to make colorful cherry blossoms could make it brighter and more fun.
Easy! Origami Cherry BlossomsNEW!
Let’s decorate for graduation and entrance ceremonies with lots of easy-to-make cherry blossoms! Prepare smaller origami paper and first fold it in half to make a triangle.
Fold it into a triangle once more, then open that triangle into a pocket shape to form a square on both sides.
Fold along the crease back into a triangle, then make a slit on one of the long, narrow corners and open it up one step.
From the area where the origami layers are thickest, make a slight crease toward the slit, and use this crease as the axis to open the whole piece.
If you open it top and bottom first, then left and right, your cherry blossom will be complete.
Easy, relaxed cherry blossom origamiNEW!
By changing how you make the cuts, you can create two types of cherry blossoms! First, fold the origami paper in half vertically and make an X-shaped crease on one side.
Fold the paper from the uncreased side toward that X crease, open it halfway, then fold up from the creased edge toward the part you just folded.
Fold the whole thing in half again, and you’re ready! For the first type, cut along a shape like cherry blossom petals and open it up as is.
For the second type, after making the petal cuts, add a cut in the center shaped like cherry blossom pistils.
When you open it, you’ll have a cherry blossom with pistils in the middle!
A 3D cherry blossom you can display on a flat surface!NEW!
I want to fill my room with cherry blossoms! In that case, let’s make blossoms that are easy to stick onto flat surfaces.
First, use small origami paper to make each petal one by one.
Once you’ve made five petal pieces, attach them together to form a single cherry blossom.
When joining them, pay attention to the orientation so each piece lines up perfectly.
After it’s assembled, open it up and glue the edges together.
Flatten any parts sticking out on the back, and you’re done! Because the back is flat, it’s easy to stick onto flat places like walls.
Make lots of them and decorate all kinds of spots!