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[Childcare] For 4-year-olds! Easy winter origami ideas

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

When you think of winter, what comes to mind?

Christmas, New Year’s, snow, mandarins, daruma dolls.

All kinds of events, scenery, and foods spring to mind, don’t they?

In this article, we’ve gathered origami ideas with a winter theme.

These are cute ideas perfect for four-year-olds, who are getting more dexterous and ready to enjoy origami—so give them a try!

You can use the finished pieces as highlights for craft projects, or string them together with thread and hang them as a winter mobile to decorate your room!

[Childcare] For 4-Year-Olds! Easy Winter Origami Ideas (61–70)

Penguin from Sumikko Gurashi

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Penguin from Sumikko Gurashi

Here’s how to fold a loose and cute Sumikko Gurashi-style penguin.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, some colored pens, and scissors.

Start by folding the origami paper into a square.

Open it once, then fold the left and right sides toward the center crease.

After making firm creases, hold the center down and fold both sides into triangles, puffing them up slightly as you go.

The key is to keep both sides symmetrical.

Make small cuts on the two layers at one tip on one side, then fold them inward.

Shape the figure, folding while letting the corners peek out a bit, and you’re done.

Use felt-tip pens to draw the face and other details—have fun creating your penguin!

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penguin ornament

Let me introduce a cute penguin ornament that looks adorable wherever you place it.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, a felt-tip pen, and glue, and let’s get started.

We’ll fold it using the basic crane method, but for the parts where you puff up the paper, it’s best to go slowly and provide support while folding.

Open up the origami, and while puffing it along the crease lines, tuck it in to form the penguin’s body.

Folding this section evenly will make the ornament stable when displayed.

Finish by making the wings, beak, and feet.

Even just lining them up and looking at them makes for charming penguin ornaments.

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Dancing Penguin

Origami toy “Pyoko-Pyoko Penguin”

Dancing Penguin

Here is how to fold a dancing penguin origami that lets you enjoy a variety of movements.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and some colored pens, and let’s get started.

First, make creases as you fold.

Fold the full open corners.

Using the head area as the center, shape the whole model into a box-like form, aligning it with the creases you made at the beginning.

By carefully making inside and outside reverse folds, you’ll end up with a sturdy final model.

The feet also act like springs, so fold them firmly.

Once it’s finished, draw the penguin’s face and try playing with it together with the kids.

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fir tree

[Easy Origami] Fir Tree — Easy Origami Christmas Tree

fir tree

When it comes to iconic Christmas items, the fir tree comes to mind.

You might think it’s difficult to make because of its complex shape, but it’s surprisingly easy—so give it a try! You’ll use two sheets of green origami paper.

One has slightly more complicated folds, but the other is simple—just fold it into a triangle.

If you add colorful decorations or draw on the finished tree, you’ll have a lovely, one-of-a-kind creation.

Once you know the folding method, you can even use large wrapping paper to make a wall decoration.

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gloves

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gloves

Origami with a glove motif is a wonderful idea! Prepare colorful origami paper and enjoy it together with the children.

They’ll surely be fascinated to see a glove take shape from a single sheet of paper.

The finished glove origami also makes a lovely winter display.

It might be fun to try various designs, too.

While folding the gloves, enjoy chatting with the children—ask things like, “What kind of gloves do you wear on cold days?” Precisely because it’s the chilly season, let’s have fun with origami and keep our hearts warm!

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candy

[Preschool Craft] Super easy! Let’s make cute candies with origami!

candy

The rounded shape is so cute! Here are some candy ideas.

Candy made with origami looks adorable, and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment once it’s finished! Of course, you can use them for events like Halloween, but if you combine the candies with other crafts and display them, they’ll brighten up your room and make it feel festive.

Using origami paper in various colors will give you colorful, unique candies that are sure to lift kids’ spirits.

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Snowflakes made with origami

[Origami/Craft] Snowflakes [Parent and Child / Can be made from ages 3–4]

Snowflakes made with origami

Let’s make fluffy, cute paper snowflakes with origami.

They look intricate and difficult when finished, but they’re simple to make, so they’re great for children old enough to use scissors.

Make six cuts in the origami paper, sharpen the tips, then glue and roll every other strip to form loops, gluing them in place.

Flip the remaining strips to the back and glue them on the opposite side.

Make six of these units, then align their ends at the center and glue them together to finish.

If you use small origami paper, they make perfect ornaments.

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