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

Heart origami

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Write a message inside a heart and give it as a gift! Here are some heart origami ideas.

When children make heart-shaped origami, not only does it look cute, but they may also be enjoying the process of turning their feelings and affection for someone special into a tangible form.

These heart origami ideas are perfect for kids who are starting to feel, “I want to make someone happy.” It’s also nice that you can make them with just a single sheet of origami paper.

Writing words of thanks or a secret message on the finished heart is sure to add an extra thrill.

Slinky

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It’s fun to make and play with! Here are some ideas for a slinky.

A slinky is typically a springy toy made of metal or plastic with a unique spiral shape.

When you hold it and tilt it, it’s captivating to watch it descend down stairs or a slope.

This time, let’s make a slinky with origami! You’ll need quarter-sized sheets of origami paper, cardstock, and glue or double-sided tape.

Since you’ll be repeatedly folding the same parts and need to follow the steps carefully, it’s a project that encourages focused, attentive crafting.

Make the whole body! Cute horse origami

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This is an idea where you make the head and body separately, glue them together, and finish it as a horse.

First, we’ll make the head: fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners up to meet the top corner.

Next, as you would when making a samurai helmet, open the folded-up corners to the left and right and crease them, then fold them back along the creases.

These parts will be the horse’s ears.

Turn the paper over, fold one layer of the bottom corner up diagonally to make a triangle, crease it, and unfold.

Then fold the bottom corner up again into a small triangle, and fold the base of that small triangle up along the crease.

Fold the top corner down into a triangle, flip the paper over, fold the bottom corner up, then fold the left and right corners inward—this completes the head.

For the body, first fold the origami paper so it becomes a rectangle and make a crease.

Fold the top and bottom edges to that center crease, then fold the left and right edges to meet in the middle to make the paper a square again.

Open the pocketed sections and squash-fold them to make two boat shapes.

Fold the top left and right corners vertically inward to form the legs.

Tuck the lower left corner inside, then make a step fold on the right corner to create the tail.

Fold this in half, attach the head you made earlier, and it’s done.

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Transformable Origami

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Spin it with your fingers and the shape changes—so fun! Here are some ideas for transformable origami.

Origami involves mathematical elements like symmetry, shapes, and angles.

Through this, children can naturally develop mathematical thinking.

This time, let’s make transformable origami that you can play with by changing its shape.

You will need three sheets of origami paper, scissors, and glue.

Some steps are a bit tricky, so try it together with a teacher or guardian! You’re sure to feel a sense of accomplishment when it’s finished.

Origami that turns into a train when you pull it

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Put it in your pocket and start playing whenever you like! Here’s an origami idea that turns into a train when you pull it.

Many children feel sad or frustrated when their origami creations lose their shape after being carried in a pocket or bag.

This idea is perfect for those moments: it folds up for easy storage, and when you pull it, it turns into a train.

All you need is origami paper, glue, and string.

It’s also fun because you can combine your favorite colors of paper.

Give it a try!

Origami Domino

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It’s so fun how they roll around 🤣 They look cute and it looks super enjoyable 😍 It seems the spacing between the dominos is important to topple them well 💡 Try it together with your kids ✨ Please use this idea with safety in mind. This featured post is from Instagram by @miraino_mikata ✨ Thank you for the lovely post. ↓↓↓ —————————————— Spins like crazy! Origami Domino Hello! Today’s play is dominos made with origami. They spin about twice as much as you’d expect, so watch closely. Materials: Origami Paper Tips for knocking them down: Carefully measure the distance between dominos. With the 5 cm × 5 cm origami we used this time, spacing them 6 cm apart worked perfectly. After you finish folding, first check at what distance it hits the next piece, then give it a try. We also tested larger ones, and in general, a distance of the original origami’s side length plus about 1–1.5 cm tends to work well. For 15 cm origami, spacing them about 16.0–16.5 cm apart was a success. —————————————— We are Tomonite @tomonite_official. Even on busy days, we want family time to be full of smiles! We share: • Time-saving housework and parenting hacks • Handy items with great time/cost performance • Relatable parenting moments and heartwarming videos ✨A favor to ask✨ Likes and comments mean a lot to us! If you found this post helpful or enjoyable, we’d love it if you’d leave a 👶 in the comments! Please use this idea with safety in mind. All posts introduced by Tomonite are shared with permission from the original creators. Comments that could hurt others may be hidden by our team. We’re happy when everyone can interact a lot while keeping conversations comfortable for all ✨Origami#Domino#AtHomePlaywork#ParentingHack

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Watching them twirl as they fall is so much fun! Here’s an idea for origami dominoes.

Domino toppling is popular because you can enjoy the chain reaction when the lined-up tiles fall, while also showing off your dexterity and creativity.

This time, let’s make origami dominoes that spin as they topple.

All you need is origami paper.

It would be fun to draw illustrations or faces on the finished origami dominoes, too.

If you use colorful paper in a gradient, it will look like a beautiful rainbow!

3D puzzle

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@kei_chiiku_hattatsu Here are the educational benefits ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Thanks for stopping by ♥ I’m Kei! I share educational play you can enjoy with your kids! Let’s create more parent–child fun and help their talents blossom! If you have questions or worries about development, DM me! → I’ll answer your concerns in Stories! ☆・☆・☆・☆・☆・☆・☆・☆・☆ “3D Puzzle” [Materials] • Origami paper • Glue (If you cut standard origami paper into 16 pieces, it’ll be palm-sized.) [Tips for making] • You need a lot of parts, so take your time and make them when you have a spare moment. (You can assemble it without glue—DM me if you want to know how.) [Educational benefits] • Proprioception Because the shape changes easily, kids learn how to adjust their strength. • Visual skills, memory, concentration Preparing shapes lets kids think, “How can I make this shape?” It builds problem-solving and helps them focus deeply while playing. • Self-esteem It’s fun to repeat over and over, which boosts self-esteem. Thanks for reading to the end 😊 I’m waiting for your DMs with feedback like “We tried it!” ♬ Kei (@kei_chiiku_hattatsu) #earlylearningParentingEducational play #indoor play #educational toys#EducationalToysBrain developmentHandmade toys #gentle-educationalTrain your five sensesdevelopment# developmental support (ryōiku)Therapeutic education teacherProprioceptionSeeing PowerFocus#Self-esteemOrigamiOball3D puzzle#Kei Educational Play

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Let’s combine origami and make it! Here are some ideas for 3D puzzles.

The charm of three-dimensional creations is that they expand children’s imagination and nurture creativity.

By making not only flat shapes but also three-dimensional ones, they can develop spatial thinking and fine motor skills.

This time, let’s create a 3D puzzle using origami.

All you need is origami paper and glue.

By following simple steps to make identical parts and then assembling them by gluing the pieces together, you’ll complete a 3D puzzle!