[Age 4] Easy origami ideas perfect for summer! A collection of cool, refreshing motifs

Easy way to fold a seashell (origami)

[Summer Origami] Easy Seashell 3 Folding Method with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Shell 3 Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Let’s make colorful, eye-catching summer seashells.

Start by folding the origami paper into a triangle twice.

Fold the left and right corners down to meet at the center bottom.

Next, fold the two middle corners outward to meet the outer corners.

Fold the left and right edges in to align with the center crease, then fold down the small triangular flap.

Again, fold the lower left and right corners in along the crease.

Fold the top corner so both sides are the same height, then tuck the corners to refine the seashell shape—and you’re done.

Enjoy crafting as you work with your hands.

Using colored pens to add patterns to the shell gives it extra dimension and is highly recommended.

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Easy whale origami

[Preschool Craft] Summer project! We’ll show you an easy way to fold a whale with origami!

Here’s a simple and cute summer whale origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it in half.

Fold the corners toward the center line.

After folding it in half along the center line, turn it over, fold up the corner, and create the whale’s mouth by tucking the right tip inward.

Finally, fold in the whale’s tail to finish.

Use a felt-tip pen to draw the eyes and cheeks to make your own original whale! Display your finished whale on the wall and enjoy the summer.

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Summer-themed origami

How about trying origami as a July craft project? There are plenty of ideas you can also use for summer wall decorations, like popsicles, juice, and straw hats.

It’s a perfect activity for three-year-olds whose fine motor skills are developing.

First, help them find an idea they want to make.

For parts the child finds difficult, an adult can lend a hand.

Encourage them to start with what they can do, build up small successes, and boost their motivation!

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watermelon

[In 2 Minutes] Simple and Cute! 5 Types of Summer Origami

Let’s make a watermelon—one of the symbols of summer—out of origami! In this video, two sheets of red and green origami paper are glued together, but if you have double-sided origami with the right colors, that will be easier for kids to use.

First, fold the paper into a triangle, then cut it in half along the crease.

Keep just one piece and place it with the red side facing up.

Fold up the bottom by about 1 cm, then fold the paper in half so the left and right corners meet, crease well, and open it back up.

Turn it over, and fold the left and right edges in to meet the center crease.

Finally, tuck in any parts sticking out from the watermelon shape, and you’re done! Adults should help with the 1 cm fold and with tucking in the extra parts.

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Handmade uchiwa (Japanese handheld fan)

Uchiwa Fan Crafting: Handmade Summer Projects for Use in Preschools

Let’s make a hand fan (uchiwa) to help beat the summer heat.

First, cut construction paper with scissors to create a fan-shaped template.

You’ll need two pieces, one for each side.

Next, draw patterns you want to put on the fan on another sheet of construction paper, then cut those out as well.

Fish, stars, or any motifs kids like are perfect.

After attaching the templates to the fan, fix the motif cutouts onto the templates with masking tape.

Paint over them with water-diluted paint to add color.

Once the paint is mostly dry, remove the motif cutouts and you’re done.

Keep the paint on the watery side; it’s easier to apply and the light tint gives a summery feel.

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A classic Tanabata decoration

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A classic Tanabata decoration 💫 Perfect for kids to practice their scissor skills 🤭 It carries the meaning of “may we receive the blessings of the sea.” TanabataOrigami#Childcare CraftingNursery teacher / Childcare worker#ParentingMom#AtHomePlayTanabata craftTanabata#origamiProduction#Nursery school#KindergartenTanabata decorations

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A classic! Easy! Cute! If you’re looking for a Tanabata decoration that ticks all three boxes, this is a must-see! How about making a shell ornament? The method is super simple.

First, fold a sheet of origami paper in half, then make vertical cuts starting from the folded edge.

If younger children are doing this, it helps to lightly draw guideline lines to make cutting easier.

Once you’ve made the cuts, open the paper and glue the opposite diagonal corners together—that’s it! Using patterned origami or translucent paper is also recommended.

It’s perfect for practicing scissor skills, too.

Cute seashell ornament

[Origami] Tanabata Decoration: Cute Swirling Shell Garland (Shell Tsurugi) Easy Tutorial

I’ll show you how to make a cute twirly seashell decoration.

First, fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle, then fold it into a triangle once more.

Holding the triangle so that the loose, fluttery edges are on top, make slits from the bottom toward the top at about 1 cm intervals.

Cut up to about 1 cm from the top edge.

After making the slits, carefully open the paper so it doesn’t tear.

Next, overlap the central pair of slits toward the inside and glue them together.

Skip one pair each time and continue overlapping the slit pairs inward and gluing them.

Finally, flip it over and repeat the same process with the remaining slits on the back—and you’re done! If you use sparkly origami paper, it will look even more dazzling.