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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!
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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)

a round and laid-back penguin

[Cute Origami] Easy Penguin Folding Instructions (Origami no Jikan) | Origami Penguin (Easy)

a round and laid-back penguin

This is an easy and cute origami penguin.

First, turn the paper over and make two creases by folding it in half both ways into a square.

Fold one edge down to align with the center crease.

Flip it over, then fold the left and right edges to the center line.

Open the colored corner and squash-fold it.

Fold the bottom edge up to the center to make a crease, open it once, then fold the bottom tip inward along that crease.

Fold the corners to form the feet.

Fold the protruding colored corner to suggest the hands.

Finally, round off the colored tip to finish! Decorate it cutely with round stickers or a pen.

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A penguin that’s perfect for decorations

[1 sheet of origami] Penguin — How to fold an origami penguin.

A penguin that's perfect for decorations

Let’s make a penguin out of origami—perfect as a seasonal decoration for fans or other ornaments.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice, then gently squash-fold it by inserting your finger into the pocket and pressing down softly from the top to puff it open.

Keep folding along the creases to form the penguin’s shape.

Be careful when using scissors to make the cuts—don’t cut the wrong spots.

As you continue, the paper will get thicker, but sharpening your creases will make it easier to proceed.

Once you fold the wings and feet while checking the balance, you’re done.

Give it a try!

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Penguin money envelope

[New Year Origami] Easy one-sheet peeking penguin money envelope folding tutorial with voice commentary ☆ Origami penguin pouch bag tutorial / Tatsukuri

Penguin money envelope

This is a cute penguin folding method that’s perfect for New Year’s gift envelopes.

First, place the origami colored side up, fold it into a triangle twice, then open it once.

Fold both layers of the top corner down to meet the bottom edge to make creases.

Make another crease by folding only the top layer of the top corner down so it sticks out slightly past the bottom center.

Fold only the top layer of the top corner down to align with the bottom crease.

Next, fold along the upper crease, then fold the tip upward so it peeks out a little.

Fold back the part sticking out at the top.

Turn it over and fold both corners toward the center so the tips overlap.

Tuck one corner into the other.

Finally, draw the face with a pen, and you’re done!

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How to make a penguin bookmark

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[Practical Origami] Penguin Bookmark – Short Version. I made a penguin bookmark. ◇ See YouTube for details ◇ When making it, the long version with instructions on YouTube is easier to follow. — Tatsukuri’s original work — Please do not repost, imitate, or publish the folding instructions without permission.Origami origami Lifehack #orgami #origamitiktok #origamitutorial
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Here’s how to make a penguin bookmark that makes reading even more fun.

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

As you make the creases, you’ll form the part that slips onto the page.

When shaping the beak and wings, firmly crease the folds so the bookmark keeps a stable shape.

Color the beak and draw the face with your pens, and you’re done.

It could also make a cute little gift!

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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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