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

Snowflake paper ornament

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Here’s an idea for making a papercut design with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle by bringing the top and bottom corners together.

Then rotate the paper and flip the top and bottom.

Cross the two triangle corners inward and fold where they overlap neatly.

Draw a crystal-like pattern and cut it with scissors.

Open the paper to reveal your design.

The crystal’s look changes depending on how you make the cuts, so try different variations.

The moment you open it and wonder, “What pattern will it be?” is so exciting and fun.

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Cute Shichi-Go-San origami

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Actually, this idea separates the body and the long sleeves, then layers them to look like a single kimono.

First, for the long-sleeve part: fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to make creases, then unfold it and fold the top and bottom corners to the center.

Next, fold the left and right sides as well, but this time align them about 1 cm short of the center.

Fold the left and right corners back outward, flip the paper over, and fold the left and right corners slightly inward.

Flip it over again, then fold the top and bottom corners of the parts you just folded back about 1 mm inward.

Fold the paper in half along the crease, then fold both sides inward so the arms look overlapped, and that part is done.

For the body: fold the paper into a triangle with the top and bottom corners slightly offset.

Flip the paper over and fold the left and right sides so they overlap at the center.

The white area created by the offset becomes the haneri (half-collar).

Tuck the protruding bottom corner to the back, and slide it between the sleeves you made earlier.

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A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

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It’s so fun to make and play! Here’s an idea for a spinning butterfly you can throw and play with.

For children, it’s exciting to play with something they made themselves using origami! By folding paper, kids can experience the joy of shapes changing and feel a sense of accomplishment with the finished piece.

It’s a great idea for creative playtime, so highly recommended.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so try making it together with teachers or friends while having fun.

A cute penguin you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

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Here’s a cute penguin you can make with just one sheet of origami paper—perfect for three-year-olds.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle to make a crease.

Fold the corners along the center line; you’ll be flipping the paper over to fold on both the front and back.

Next, fold the left and right sides toward the central vertical line to form the base of the penguin’s wings.

To give the wings movement and a three-dimensional look, make sure to crease firmly.

After checking that both sides are balanced, fold the tip to round out the overall shape of the penguin, and you’re done.

It might also be fun to make them in different colors and give each penguin a name.

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Yukata Kids

Speaking of summer, you often see people going out to festivals wearing yukata.

Here’s an introduction to making “Yukata Kids” with origami.

It’s recommended to use patterned origami paper for the yukata.

The steps are simple, so fold each part carefully and assemble while checking the overall balance.

There are separate face and hair parts for a girl and a boy, so choose whichever you like and give it a try.

Adding a ribbon or other accessory on the hair makes it look more stylish, enhances the summery feel, and results in an even cuter finish.

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Easy-to-understand lantern

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Let’s fold a paper lantern, the kind you often see at summer festivals.

First, fold the origami paper in half, then fold back about 1 centimeter at the top and bottom.

Next, fold it vertically, and fold both sides inward toward the center crease so they face each other.

Then make a small reverse fold, fold the corners into triangles, and form the colored-edge side into a ring and flatten it.

That’s it—you’re done! It’s fun to add a pattern in the middle, and using multicolored origami will give you a vibrant lantern.

Give it a try!

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Easy Stag Beetle

Origami stag beetle: easy folding instructions

Let me introduce the stag beetle, the superstar of summer bug-hunting.

You can make it with a single sheet of origami paper.

First fold it into a square and crease it, then open it and fold both sides toward the center line.

Next, change the angle and tuck the paper in so it puffs up into a triangle like an umbrella to form the stag beetle’s pincers.

Carefully fold and shape the legs as well.

Finally, adjust the shape to finish.

Using different colors of origami will give you your own original stag beetle.

It might be cute to give it a unique name too!

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