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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 Origami! A Collection of Fun Folding Ideas (111–120)

Snail

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Snail

Let me introduce a snail you often see when it rains.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and let’s make it.

With the colored side of the snail facing inward, fold the paper into a triangle twice.

Make sharp creases.

Open it again, then fold the corners to the creases you just made to form small triangles.

Using the existing creases as guides, fold three times toward the center.

Align with the center line to form the snail’s body, flip it over, and fold the corner on the side that isn’t yet the body toward the center.

A small pocket will form—inflate it by folding to puff it up.

Fold the top corner down in half to make the tail.

Adjust the overall shape, and you’ll have a cute little snail.

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[For 5-year-olds] Let’s make it with origami! A collection of fun folding ideas (121–130)

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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ladybug

Ladybugs with origami! A simple and cute spring craft recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds

ladybug

Perfect for spring crafts! Here are some ladybug ideas.

The origami ladybug features an adorable, rounded shape.

With its red body and black spots, it’s a bug that really captures children’s interest.

This time, let’s make it using origami.

Origami is perfect for developing fine motor skills, and its appeal lies in how children can get absorbed in creating shapes on their own.

It also looks lovely displayed alongside other themed crafts!

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munch munch

[Preschool Teacher] Easy, Playable Origami! How to Make a Chatterbox [Nursery School/Kindergarten]

munch munch

It’s cute like a little puppet! Let me introduce a fun “Pakupaku” idea.

This is probably an origami idea that teachers and parents have been familiar with since they were young.

Depending on the region and generation, many people also call it “Pakkuncho.” This time, let’s make a Pakupaku using just one sheet of origami paper.

The key is to align the corners precisely as you fold; taking your time and working carefully will help.

The finished piece is charming because you can put it on your fingers and open and close it like a little chattering mouth!

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Snap camera

[For Nursery Teachers Origami] How to Make a Snap Camera ✨ [Nursery School/Kindergarten]

Snap camera

I’ll show you how to make the super-popular “pachin” camera.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and let’s get started.

Fold it into a square and open it once, then fold it into a triangle.

Rotate and fold into a triangle again, then open it up completely.

Fold the four corners toward the center to form a smaller square.

Flip it over and again fold the four corners toward the center.

Flip it over once more and fold the corners the same way as before.

Turn it over, fold one of the opposite corners, and open it out.

Fold the model in half, pull out the inner corner, pinch the upper side of the crease and fold it in half; repeat the same on the other side.

Finally, fold the tips so they cross each other, and your “pachin” camera is complete!

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Rocket

[For 4-year-olds] Let’s Try! Origami Craft (Rocket)

Rocket

I’ll show you how to make a cool rocket that flies high in the sky.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle twice.

Open it up, then fold the left and right corners of the triangle toward the center line.

Flip it over, and fold the left and right sides toward the center line.

Be careful not to fold the triangular tip—just make the creases.

Flip it over again, and your rocket is complete.

Use colored pens to draw patterns and windows to finish your original rocket! Try making it with your favorite color of origami paper.

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dinosaur

[Origami] Easy and cool way to fold a dinosaur [with voice commentary] — Origami that kids will love (especially boys!)

dinosaur

It’s exciting that you can make them stand up for display! Here are some dinosaur ideas.

For children, dinosaurs are incredibly captivating and thrilling, aren’t they? Their large, powerful forms and the mysterious fact that they went extinct spark curiosity.

Plus, with so many dinosaur-themed picture books, movies, and toys, it’s clear they remain popular with kids even today.

This time, let’s make a cool dinosaur with origami! It also sounds fun to add patterns to your finished dinosaur with pens or colored pencils.

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