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[For 5-year-olds] Let’s make origami! A collection of fun folding ideas

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.
10 years of experience as a nursery teacher / Kindergarten teacher / Childcare support coordinatormayumi
I studied children’s growth, development, and play, and after obtaining my childcare license, I worked as a childcare worker for over 10 years, supporting children from newborns to those about to enter elementary school. Children show us astonishing growth every day. Wanting to put into words those sparkling moments and the moving experiences I felt in childcare settings, I now work as a writer. I love seasonal crafts, wall decorations, picture books, and fingerplay. Drawing not only on my professional expertise as a childcare worker but also on the practical know-how I cultivated in the field, I strive to write articles packed with tips to bring out children’s “I want to try it!” I hope to share articles that gently lighten the hearts of parents and all those involved in childcare.

Here are some origami ideas for five-year-olds.

By the time children are five, you’ll often see them helping each other with parts they don’t understand or folding while looking at an origami instruction book.

While respecting each child’s pace, teachers should also enjoy working on these together with the children.

We’re introducing lots of ideas—ones you can fold and play with, as well as cute ones to decorate with or wear—so once the origami is finished, be sure to have fun playing with the children!

[For 5-year-olds] Let’s make it with origami! A collection of fun folding ideas (91–100)

soft serve ice cream

[Origami] How to make soft-serve ice cream

soft serve ice cream

Let me show you how to fold a soft-serve ice cream that’s perfect for hot summer days.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper to make it.

For the cone, make firm creases as you fold.

The step where you inflate the paper and flatten it might be tricky, so take your time and fold along together with gentle guidance.

Align the creases to form the cone shape, and that part is complete.

For the soft-serve top, wrap the folded paper around a pencil to curl it and set the shape—this adds more depth and makes it look more eye-catching.

It’s also fun to try different colors of origami paper.

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penguin

[For 5-year-olds] Let’s try it! Seasonal origami: “Penguin”

penguin

In the hot summer, let’s make a penguin that loves the cool ice and enjoy a refreshing feeling with the kids.

First, fold the origami into a triangle and open it, then fold the bottom corner up toward the center crease.

Flip it over, place it so it forms a diamond shape, and fold the bottom corner up again toward the top of the diamond.

Next, fold both side corners toward the center crease, turn it over, and fold both sides toward the center again so that all the white areas appear on the front.

Then insert your finger into the white section at the bottom, open it up, and squash-fold it into a triangle.

Repeat this on both sides.

Finally, fold the head down a little, turn the origami over, and fold the beak to finish.

Draw a face to make it cute!

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[Age 5] Let’s Make It with Origami! A Collection of Fun Folding Ideas (101–110)

yo-yo

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for summer festival crafts! Easy origami yo-yo tutorial♪

yo-yo

Here’s an idea for making a classic summer festival game toy—a yo-yo balloon—using just one sheet of origami paper.

Fold the paper in half twice to make a smaller square, then unfold it.

Using the crease lines as guides, fold all four corners toward the center.

Next, pick one corner and fold it outward, then fold just the tip of that corner back inward once more.

Fold all four corners slightly inward to round the shape—now it’s starting to look like a yo-yo balloon.

Make small snips with scissors on the left and right sides of the folded-back section, then fold the part above the cuts inward to represent the tied mouth of the balloon.

That’s the end of the folding steps.

Finish by drawing your favorite patterns or adding stickers.

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Tomatoes you can decorate with for Tanabata

[Let's Make Tanabata Decorations] Tomato — For Preschoolers (Middle to Older Age Group)

Tomatoes you can decorate with for Tanabata

Let’s make a cute tomato with origami.

Prepare red and green origami paper.

First, cut the green paper into four strips, and glue one strip—green side facing out—onto the top of the white side of the red paper.

Once it’s dry, start folding.

Fold the paper in half top to bottom and side to side to make a square, crease well, then open it.

Place it with the red side facing up.

Fold the top edge down by the width of the attached green strip.

Turn the paper over, then fold the top left and right corners down to meet the center line.

Open the small gaps of the folded corners and squash them into triangles, then make a mountain fold along the border between the green and white sections.

Finally, tuck the remaining white corners inward to round out the shape of the tomato—and you’re done!

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Origami Star

Easy Origami Star Folding Method – A Fun Tanabata/Bamboo Decoration Kids Can Fold at Nursery or Kindergarten | Step-by-step, gentle audio guide on how to make it

Here’s how to make a star that’s perfect for summer wall displays or Tanabata decorations.

This time, we’ll use two pieces of origami paper, each cut into quarters.

First, fold both pieces into triangles.

Take one of them and fold it into a triangle once more.

Open the other triangle, flip it over, and fold it into a triangle again.

Fold down the top layer’s corner so that the leftmost corner is halved.

Fold the whole piece in half to create a mountain fold.

Open the pocket with your finger and flatten the fold.

Finally, layer the two pieces by inserting the remaining triangular piece between them, glue them together, and your star is complete! Try making lots of stars in different sizes and patterns and decorate with them.

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Orihime and Hikoboshi

[Tanabata Origami] Orihime and Hikoboshi [Easy Folding Instructions] [Craft Activity] [Ages 3 and Up] [Paper Plate Arrangement]

Orihime and Hikoboshi

July 7th is Tanabata.

It’s said that Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet once a year.

This time, let’s make Orihime and Hikoboshi using a paper plate and origami.

Fold each character with origami.

The key is to crease firmly, as if ironing along each fold line.

The kimono sections can get thick and may require a bit of strength, so encourage careful, slow folding.

Cut the rim of the paper plate, wrap it with black tape, and attach stars to complete the Tanabata night sky.

Then stick Orihime and Hikoboshi onto the paper plate to create a fun Tanabata decoration.

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acorn

[Preschool Craft] Autumn Project! Acorns with Origami ♪ | Origami Cute Acorns

acorn

Recommended for autumn crafts! Here are some acorn ideas.

For children, acorns feel like little treasures found in nature.

When autumn comes, many kids excitedly tell you with sparkling eyes, “I found an acorn!” during walks or outings.

This time, let’s try making those charming acorns with origami.

For the finished acorns, you can use round stickers to add faces, or draw patterns with colored pencils—it sounds fun, doesn’t it?

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