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

Push Pop

[Easy Origami] How to Fold a Push Pop – Origami POP IT Fidget Toy (Pop-It Buttons)

Let’s make and play with origami! Here are some ideas for making a push pop.

Push pops are typically toys made of silicone with small poppable bumps lined up, and the fun part is pressing them with your fingers.

Many kids probably love the sensation of pressing a push pop.

This time, let’s try making a push pop out of origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color or pattern.

The key is to fold carefully and align the corners! Give it a try.

Whirl-Whirl Fruit

Origami you can play with: “Kurukuru no Mi” (Spinning Fruit)

A fun seed that twirls as it falls when dropped from a high place! Here’s an idea for a twirling seed.

Instead of just making an origami piece, you can actually move it and play with it, which helps children stay engaged and focused for a long time.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.

Since there are some tricky steps in the process, it’s best to work on it together with a teacher or a guardian.

When children overcome the difficult steps and see the finished piece, they can feel their efforts take shape, fostering self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.

Perfect for summer! Origami rhinoceros beetleNEW!

How to fold an origami rhinoceros beetle. An easy method. Kids can definitely do it! July, August, summer origami.

This rhinoceros beetle project is great to make with parents and kids during summer vacation or other long breaks.

Let’s use two sheets of origami paper to fold a magnificent beetle.

There are some detailed folds, so it could be fun for the whole family to work together.

These days, it’s become rarer to see rhinoceros beetles outdoors, hasn’t it? Children may also have fewer chances to see real ones.

While making an origami beetle, why not chat with the kids about summer insects and fun facts about rhinoceros beetles?

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Dandelion candy holderNEW!

[Origami Original] Dandelion: 1 sheet (leaf) Confectionery box / origami box / small accessory case

Here’s an origami idea for a cute candy holder inspired by dandelions.

It’s practical and perfect for small gifts.

Fold the paper into a triangle, divide it into three sections, then pull forward and fold to create leaf shapes.

Open the base into a square and pull along the diagonals to form a neat box shape—that’s the key.

Use a strip of masking tape wrapped around to represent the stem and bring the whole design together.

Handy for small snacks or trinkets.

It looks fun and is a recommended arrangement for everyone from kids to adults.

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Cool! 3D rhinoceros beetleNEW!

Origami stag beetle 3D cool easy realistic folding method [origami]

When you look at a rhinoceros beetle, it looks cool and even exudes a sense of dignity.

Don’t you get that image of a real beetle from a three-dimensional origami rhinoceros beetle? By making the body and legs separately and assembling them, you can create a solid, three-dimensional piece.

Use one sheet of origami for the right legs and one for the left legs, folding each so it becomes three legs.

There’s a place in the belly part of the body to insert the legs, so tuck them in there.

Carefully fold each leg one by one to finish.

You’ll have a rhinoceros beetle that looks like it could start moving at any moment.

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Suisui Snake

Origami toy “Suisui Snake” (Sliding Snake)

The way it shoots forward is so fun! Here’s an idea for a “Gliding Snake.” This make-and-play origami project is great for nurturing children’s concentration and creativity, and it gives them a sense of accomplishment—highly recommended.

This time, let’s make a Gliding Snake with origami! All you need is origami paper.

Since adding many fine creases is important, it’s best to work carefully and slowly.

It could be fun to compete on how far your Gliding Snake can travel! Let’s enjoy a Gliding Snake Championship!

ruffous horseshoe bat

[3,000,000 views ✨] Easy Flapping Bat Made with Origami

Just like a real bat! Here’s an idea for a flapping bat.

Bats are nocturnal and often rest during the day in caves, gaps in trees, or attics, but many children are familiar with them from Halloween illustrations and picture books.

This time, let’s make a flapping bat with origami.

All you need is origami paper cut to half size.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so once kids learn the folds, they’ll likely be able to make one on their own!