[For 5-year-olds] Let’s make origami! A collection of fun folding ideas
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!
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[For 5-year-olds] Let’s make it with origami! A collection of fun folding ideas (121–130)
pill bug
Pill bugs are super popular with kids! Let me introduce an idea for making a pill bug out of origami.
All you need is origami paper in colors like gray or black.
Pill bugs are usually found in moist places, such as under fallen leaves or stones.
Many children probably enjoy playing while searching for pill bugs outdoors, don’t they? The key point in this method is the step where you accordion-fold while shifting the paper little by little.
It captures the characteristics of pill bugs and results in a realistic finish!
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!
A butterfly you can clip into a notebook
It’s great that it can also be used as a bookmark for picture books! Here’s an idea for a butterfly that clips onto your notebook.
This clip-on butterfly is a cute item that’s perfect for picture books and notebooks.
You can make it with origami in your favorite colors and patterns, so both the crafting process and using it as a bookmark are sure to be exciting! It’s especially handy when you’re using picture books or notebooks with lots of pages.
It will lift your spirits when you open your notebook or book, so give it a try!
envelope with a heart
For a spring gift or decoration, I recommend a heart-accented envelope.
By using origami paper with colors or patterns on both sides, you can enjoy the contrast between the heart and the envelope.
Lightly draw guidelines on the back of the paper, fold up from the bottom, and crease firmly.
Fold the left and right sides toward the center to create a central crease—this forms the basic envelope shape.
Fold the inner paper further, shaping the top into a heart as you adjust it.
Rounding the corners will give you a cleaner-looking heart.
Finally, tuck the heart into the flap of the envelope to finish.
Write a letter and slip it into the completed envelope to preserve memories of graduation from kindergarten or starting school—perfect for spring origami.
[For Ages 5] Let's Make with Origami! A Collection of Fun Folding Ideas (131–140)
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!
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!
Poppy
Beautiful like the real thing! Here are some ideas for making poppies out of origami.
Poppies are plants in the anemone family, known for their brightly colored blossoms.
They often come in vivid shades like red, orange, and yellow, and their beauty makes them popular in gardens and flower beds.
This time, let’s try making poppies with origami! You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, glue, scissors, and bamboo skewers.
Some steps are a bit complex, but it would be great to work together with a teacher or friends to finish them.