[Origami] Simple Origami Folding Ideas to Savor Spring with 5-Year-Olds

Origami butterfly folded in half

[Half a sheet of origami] Easy and cute butterfly folding method Origami Butterfly [with voice commentary] / Grandma’s Origami

Make the most of double-sided origami! Here’s an idea for folding butterflies using half a sheet of origami paper.

Double-sided origami refers to paper that has different colors or patterns on the front and back.

Regular origami paper usually has color or patterns on one side and white on the other, but double-sided paper is distinctive because both sides feature different colors or designs.

This time, let’s make butterflies that really showcase the charm of double-sided origami.

You can make two butterflies from a single sheet of paper.

Since scissors are used partway through, be sure to work together with a teacher or guardian.

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!

ladybug

Ladybugs with origami! A simple and cute spring craft recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds

Perfect for spring crafts! Here are some ladybug ideas.

The origami ladybug features an adorable, rounded shape.

With its red body and black spots, it’s a bug that really captures children’s interest.

This time, let’s make it using origami.

Origami is perfect for developing fine motor skills, and its appeal lies in how children can get absorbed in creating shapes on their own.

It also looks lovely displayed alongside other themed crafts!

Origami carnations that look real

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I want to give them as a bouquet! Here are some ideas for origami carnations that look just like the real thing.

Fresh flowers are lovely, of course, but giving origami flowers is also highly recommended.

The great thing about origami flowers is that they don’t wilt over time, so you can display and enjoy them for a long period.

They also carry the warmth of being handmade with care by a child and can become a special gift filled with gratitude.

You’ll need origami paper, double-sided tape, scissors, and glue.

It’s also a wonderful touch to arrange them into a bouquet using construction paper or wrapping paper!

Origami Bamboo Shoot

Introducing an easy way to fold a bamboo shoot with origami! Why not fold some during the spring season and use them as decorations? [Ori-Tsuku]

Bamboo shoots are a hallmark of spring.

Their taste and appearance are irresistible, aren’t they? Many people might even say they’re a favorite.

How about trying to fold bamboo shoots with origami? The steps are relatively simple and quick, so try making several.

They’re fun to stick on the wall, and it’s also enjoyable to fold a basket or bamboo with origami and paste them together as if placing the shoots inside.

Subtly decorating your space with seasonal accents lets you feel Japan’s four seasons even indoors—it’s delightful, isn’t it?

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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 are known for living mainly in grasslands and fields, and for their incredible jumping power.

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, aligning the corners and edges precisely.

Give it a try!

Poppy

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Beautiful like the real thing! Here are some ideas for making poppies out of origami.

Poppies belong to the buttercup family and are known for their brightly colored blossoms.

They often come in vivid shades like red, orange, and yellow, and their beauty makes them popular in gardens and flower beds.

This time, let’s try making poppies with origami! You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, glue, scissors, and a bamboo skewer.

Some steps can be a bit challenging, but it’s a good idea to finish them with help from a teacher or friends.