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

Boomerang airplane

Let’s make one with a single sheet of origami paper! Here’s an idea for a boomerang plane.

A boomerang is a unique flying object that spins and returns to you when thrown.

The way it comes back varies depending on your throwing strength and technique, which makes it both a technical challenge and a lot of fun.

This time, let’s try making a boomerang plane out of origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper, and the steps are simple and easy to follow—highly recommended! Try throwing your boomerang plane and catching it at just the right moment for some fun play.

grasshopper

[Origami] How to Make a Grasshopper | Easy to fold so it's kid-friendly! A slightly realistic 3D grasshopper

It’s exciting that you can make this with just one sheet of origami paper! Here’s a grasshopper idea to try.

Grasshoppers mainly live in grasslands and fields and are known for their powerful jumping ability.

They can fly, but many children have probably seen grasshoppers mostly walking or hopping to get around.

This time, let’s make a grasshopper using a single sheet of origami.

All you need is light green origami paper.

Be sure to fold carefully, matching the corners and edges precisely.

Give it a try!

Pac-Pac Fish

Surprisingly easy 💫 Pac-Man fish 🐟 #origami

Let me show you an easy way to fold a fish whose mouth opens and closes.

Fold the origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally to make crease lines, then unfold.

If you have a 3×3 grid of squares, you’re set.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice to make creases and unfold, then add one vertical crease on each side of the center line and unfold again.

Fold the top and bottom corners inward along the three vertical creases to form the protruding parts.

Pinch the left and right corners and fold along the creases—like magic, it turns into a fish shape! Fold the tail fin and dorsal fin inward, puff it up slightly, and it’s done.

If you pinch it top and bottom, the mouth opens and closes—very fun!

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How to fold a ribbon

[Origami] How to Fold a Cute Ribbon (Origami Bow) — Be sure to check the description for key tips to avoid mistakes.

Let’s make a cute ribbon out of origami.

First, fold the paper in half to make a rectangle, crease well, and open it.

Fold the top and bottom edges toward the center crease, then open them again.

Next, fold the top and bottom edges toward the nearest creases.

Place the paper so the folded sections are on both sides, and fold it in half horizontally (top to bottom).

Open it, then fold the top and bottom edges to meet at the center.

Fold it in half side to side, then in half top to bottom, and then in half side to side once more.

Open and squash-fold the pockets on the front and back.

Lift the overlapping flap and fold the bottom edge upward.

Do the same on the back: lift the flap and fold the bottom upward, then fold both bottom corners up.

Finally, open and flatten the folds to finish the ribbon.

Mushroom-kun with arms and legs

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a little mushroom with arms and legs (with voice-over) ☆ How to make cute mushrooms out of paper / Tatsukuri

The possibilities are endless! Here are some ideas for a little mushroom character with arms and legs.

All you need is one sheet of white origami paper and one sheet of your favorite color cut into quarter size.

Let’s make a cute mushroom whose cap can be easily put on and taken off.

There’s a slightly tricky step in the body section, so it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

It could also be fun to let your mushroom hold your favorite items! Another nice point is that by adjusting the size of the paper, you can make your mushroom in any size you like.

A bird eating food

The moving neck is so fun! Let me introduce an idea for a bird that eats food.

For children, birds are fascinating—flying freely through the sky, with vibrant colors and beautiful songs—and they naturally spark curiosity.

Since birds are familiar creatures we often see in daily life, let’s try making one with origami.

It’s also exciting that you can create a unique mechanism where the neck moves using just a single sheet of origami! You can even make bird food using beads or scraps of origami paper!

Munch-Munch Dinosaur

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A dinosaur with its mouth open looks so cute! Here are some ideas for a chomping dinosaur.

Dinosaurs are fascinating to children, sparking their sense of adventure and curiosity.

Their huge, cool appearance fires up kids’ imaginations and can inspire them to learn about the past and living creatures.

This time, let’s make a chomping dinosaur with origami.

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

The steps are simple and easy to follow.

If you draw expressions and patterns on your finished chomping dinosaur, you can create your very own original dino—highly recommended!