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

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Easy Origami] How to Fold a Kid-Friendly Rhinoceros Beetle – Simple with One Sheet! [With Voice Commentary] Origami Beetle

Cool big horns! Here are some ideas for making a rhinoceros beetle.

Speaking of rhinoceros beetles, they’re incredibly popular insects with children as a symbol of summer! Many kids have fond memories of catching them or carefully raising them.

Let’s try making a rhinoceros beetle out of origami—its distinctive large horn and powerful form are especially appealing.

You’ll need brown origami paper, white round stickers, and a black pen or black round stickers.

Take this opportunity to give it a try!

Butterflies made with two colors of origami

The round wing shape is so cute! Here’s an idea for making a butterfly using two colors of origami paper.

By giving the wings a rounded shape, you’ll create a sweet, gentle-looking butterfly.

It’s a great idea when you want to make a soft, airy-feeling butterfly! What you’ll need: two sheets of origami paper, masking tape, scissors, and a stapler.

The steps are simple: round off the corners of the two sheets, accordion-fold them, then attach them together to finish.

Be sure to handle the scissors and stapler with care.

A butterfly made only with accordion folds

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Let’s try making this with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a butterfly using only accordion folds.

It’s the perfect time for kids to enjoy completing origami projects, so let’s make a butterfly using only accordion folding together.

You’ll need origami paper, origami paper cut into quarter size, and a pipe cleaner.

We’ll use different sizes of origami paper, but since the folding method is only the accordion fold, it should be easy to try.

Create a colorful butterfly with your favorite color combinations!

Movable butterfly

Let’s flap the wings and play! Here’s an idea for a butterfly you can move.

A butterfly’s wings are very flexible—they spread beautifully when it flies and seem to ride the wind in an elegant dance.

This time, let’s make a light and graceful butterfly out of origami.

All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

Since there aren’t many steps, it’s an easy project for kids to try! Choosing origami paper with your favorite colors or patterns is fun, and decorating the finished butterfly with pens or stickers sounds great, too!

simple butterfly

Create a beautifully shaped form! Here are some easy butterfly ideas.

Butterflies are known for their beautiful patterns and vivid colors, and the way they flutter as they fly has a captivating charm, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a butterfly with a beautiful form using simple steps.

Although the process is straightforward, it’s a three-dimensional project, so children who are used to mostly two-dimensional creations may feel a bit confused.

It’s reassuring if teachers or guardians can help them finish it in 3D together.

Accordion-folded butterfly

How to make a cute 3D accordion butterfly from a single sheet of origami! An easy folding method even for 2- and 3-year-old preschoolers [Sora’s Origami]

A beautiful silhouette is the highlight! Here’s an idea for an accordion-fold butterfly.

Accordion folding creates fine pleats by making alternating creases in the paper.

When you open the accordion-folded paper, it takes on a fan-like shape, and by using this technique you can make three-dimensional shapes and items with movement—highly recommended! You can complete an accordion butterfly with just a single sheet of origami paper in your favorite color or pattern, so it’s easy to get started.

Definitely give it a try!

swallowtail butterfly

[Origami] A summer origami “swallowtail butterfly” to make with a 3-year-old

Enjoy the process of drawing the patterns as you make it! Here’s an idea featuring a swallowtail butterfly.

Swallowtails are a beautiful type of butterfly that can be seen from around April to October, known for their striking wing patterns.

Because of their beauty, they’re especially popular and loved by many people.

This time, let’s make a swallowtail butterfly with origami.

You’ll need black origami paper and a black pen.

It’s a good idea to look at a field guide or similar reference while drawing the patterns.