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

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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)

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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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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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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Daruma

[New Year Origami] How to fold a cute and easy-to-make daruma

Daruma

Making daruma origami, perfect for New Year’s and other occasions, is fun, easy, and results in unique creations.

Displaying the finished pieces will bring a festive New Year’s atmosphere to your space.

By choosing different faces and colors of paper, you can create a variety of daruma, so making several is recommended.

The fine motor work involved helps boost children’s concentration and creativity.

Moreover, crafting traditional Japanese daruma can help children rediscover and appreciate Japanese culture.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Santa’s shoes

Origami 'Santa Boots' Easy Tutorial ~Christmas/Decor~ | Paper Santa Boots / DIY Tutorial

Santa’s shoes

How about making a Santa boot big enough to hold a present? Besides the classic red-and-white color scheme, you can use your favorite colors to make it even more fun.

If you attach a string for hanging, you can decorate your Christmas tree with it.

You can leave it as is, or add patterns with stickers or felt-tip pens, and even make small holly leaves out of origami to stick on for extra flair.

By changing the type of paper, you can create Santa boots in various sizes.

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