[Origami] Simple Origami Folding Ideas to Savor Spring with 5-Year-Olds
Origami is one of those activities that nurtures dexterity in the fingers and boosts concentration, positively supporting children’s healthy development.
By the time children are five, the range of things they can make with origami increases dramatically, so it’s great to incorporate an environment in childcare where they can freely create anytime.
Here, we’re sharing spring-themed origami ideas for five-year-olds.
We’ve included plenty of fun folding instructions featuring springtime flowers, insects, and seasonal foods.
Add little twists—like drawing on what you made or adding stickers—to expand the play, and make good use of these ideas for spring crafts.
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Movable butterfly
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Let’s flap the wings and play! Here’s an idea for a butterfly you can move.
A butterfly’s wings are very flexible—they spread beautifully when it flies and seem to ride the wind in an elegant dance.
This time, let’s make a light and graceful butterfly out of origami.
All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.
Since there aren’t many steps, it’s an easy project for kids to try! Choosing origami paper with your favorite colors or patterns is fun, and decorating the finished butterfly with pens or stickers sounds great, too!
simple butterfly
Create a beautifully shaped form! Here are some easy butterfly ideas.
Butterflies are known for their beautiful patterns and vivid colors, and the way they flutter as they fly has a captivating charm, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a butterfly with a beautiful form using simple steps.
Although the process is straightforward, it’s a three-dimensional project, so children who are used to mostly two-dimensional creations may feel a bit confused.
It’s reassuring if teachers or guardians can help them finish it in 3D together.
Accordion-folded butterfly

A beautiful silhouette is the highlight! Here’s an idea for an accordion-fold butterfly.
Accordion folding creates fine pleats by making alternating creases in the paper.
When you open the accordion-folded paper, it takes on a fan-like shape, and by using this technique you can make three-dimensional shapes and items with movement—highly recommended! You can complete an accordion butterfly with just a single sheet of origami paper in your favorite color or pattern, so it’s easy to get started.
Definitely give it a try!
swallowtail butterfly

Enjoy the process of drawing the patterns as you make it! Here’s an idea featuring a swallowtail butterfly.
Swallowtails are a beautiful type of butterfly that can be seen from around April to October, known for their striking wing patterns.
Because of their beauty, they’re especially popular and loved by many people.
This time, let’s make a swallowtail butterfly with origami.
You’ll need black origami paper and a black pen.
It’s a good idea to look at a field guide or similar reference while drawing the patterns.
A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

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 butterfly you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

Once you’re finished, try hanging it on the wall! Here’s a simple idea for making a butterfly with just one sheet of origami paper.
Origami butterflies have a warm, gentle look that brightens up any room when you display them.
This time, we’ll make a butterfly using a single sheet of origami.
Throughout the steps, it’s important to crease carefully and firmly, so keep that in mind as you craft—especially when working with kids.
Another key tip is to fold in the corners to create that rounded wing shape!
Butterfly made of two sheets of origami paper

Enjoy the fun of creating by combining parts! Here are some ideas for a butterfly made with two sheets of origami paper.
One of the charms of origami is that you can make wonderful creations with just a single sheet, but combining parts expands the range of expression, which is another interesting aspect.
This time, we’ll use two sheets of origami to make a butterfly.
The steps are the same up to a point, but there are stages where the folding directions differ between left and right.
Be careful as you work so that both sides don’t end up folded in the same direction!


