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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 Ages 5] Let's Make with Origami! A Collection of Fun Folding Ideas (131–140)

Rabbit amulet

How to Make a Charm (Rabbit)

Rabbit amulet

A gift for someone special! Here’s an idea for making a rabbit charm out of origami.

You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, white origami paper cut into 7.5 cm squares, white round stickers, colored pens, thread, tape, and glue or double-sided tape.

It’s perfect not only as a personal charm but also as a gift for someone you care about.

Make the charm with colorful origami paper, and use the white paper and stickers to have a cute rabbit peek out! Adding decorations with thread and tape makes it practical too, and you’ll end up with a lovely charm.

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envelope with a heart

How to make a cute heart-adorned envelope from a single sheet of origami paper — perfect for Valentine’s Day and White Day / Tsutsumi to Musubi

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.

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cute flowers

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How to make a cute spring flower 🩷 Today we’re making an adorable flower you can create with a single sheet of origami paper 💐 You’ll need scissors and round stickers 💓 It’s super easy, so try making it in your favorite colors ☺️✨ +——————————————+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three lively boys ages 8, 6, and 2 ❀´- I share simple crafts and play ideas with kids using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like and follow! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlay work　 Play with children #I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami #papercraft Spring crafts origami Translation Easter　Easter Bunny Easter Crafts　Easter bunny Tulip　Spring flowers #Flower　#CuteFlowerFoldingMethod
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It’s so appealing that you can make it with just one sheet of origami! Let me share a cute flower idea.

All you need are origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, and round stickers.

Spring is the season of vibrant, lively flowers, isn’t it? This craft is perfect for that time of year.

It’s great because you can use any colors or patterns you like.

Some steps are a bit tricky, so it’s best to work on it with friends or a teacher.

Try making it while adding your own touches with the origami paper and stickers!

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bug cage

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It only takes 10 minutes to fold! How to make a bug cage (origami)#origami Four seasons Origami Seasonal Origami Shop #Pokemon #Pokemon
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It looks just like a real bug cage! Let me introduce an idea for making and displaying a paper bug cage.

You’ll need light blue origami paper, yellow‑green origami paper, scissors, glue, and a white pen.

This idea features creating separate parts—the handle, lid, and cage—and gluing them together.

When attaching the parts, align the fold lines to stick them on straight! You can also change the origami colors to match the bug cages you have at home or in your classroom.

Give it a try!

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Yes

Origami • Ant

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Hardworking and strong enough to carry things heavier than their own bodies! Let’s try making an ant with origami.

You’ll need origami paper in black or gray, plus a pen and round stickers.

Ants are especially active from spring to summer, so you probably see them often on walks, right? There are also many songs and picture books about ants! In those moments, making an ant with origami is a great idea because it helps clarify the goals of the activity.

The steps are simple and easy to follow! Draw the legs and eyes to make it even cuter.

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cabbage white butterfly

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

cabbage white butterfly

Distinctive black spots! Here’s an idea for making a cabbage white butterfly with origami.

Let’s try crafting these cute butterflies that flutter about in spring.

The key step in this idea is inserting your fingers between the layers of the origami to spread it open.

After making crisp folds, open up the paper.

Once finished, add patterns with a black pen, colored pencils, or round stickers to make it look even nicer! Try displaying them together with paper flowers.

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pill bug

“Origami” Easy! Pill Bug / Origami

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!

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