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[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.

[Origami] Simple folding ideas to enjoy spring with 5-year-olds (81–90)

Strawberry Pocket

Carry snacks and small items with you! Here are some ideas for a strawberry pocket.

All you need is red or pink origami paper and crayons or colored pencils.

The front features a cute strawberry with a leafy top, while the back is a pouch-style pocket—such a unique idea.

It’s perfect for yourself or as a small gift for someone.

Some of the folding steps are a bit tricky, so it’s best to work on it together with a parent or teacher.

Give it a try and have fun making it!

Strawberries you can make in 3 minutes

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Strawberries you can make in 3 minutes

Try making it with two sheets of origami! Here’s a strawberry idea you can make in 3 minutes.

You’ll need red origami paper, green origami paper, and a black pen.

The key idea is folding while stacking the red and green sheets together.

If the papers slip, it’s a good idea to secure them with double-sided tape or a tape glue.

After folding it into a strawberry shape, draw the seeds with the black pen.

Give it a try using two sheets of origami!

Strawberry Gift

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Strawberry Gift

So cute you’ll want to make lots of them! Here are some strawberry-themed gift ideas.

You’ll need red construction paper, scissors, green origami paper, glue or double‑sided tape, a hole punch, and a thin ribbon.

Let’s make an adorable, realistic gift box with a fun open-and-close mechanism that you’ll find addictive! For steps that involve cutting stacked, thick paper or origami, it’s safer for a parent or teacher to handle them.

Drawing patterns and threading the ribbon can help develop fine motor skills, too!

Strawberry message card

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Strawberry message card

Let’s deliver a message to someone special! Here are some ideas for strawberry-themed message cards.

You’ll need red or pink origami paper, pens, and stickers.

Strawberry message cards are a lovely way to send a heartfelt note to someone important.

Make a strawberry shape using red or pink origami paper, then add cute designs with pens and stickers to create your own original card.

It’s an easy way to give a small gift or express your appreciation, and it’s perfect for exchanging messages with family and friends.

strawberry tray

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strawberry tray

It’s exciting that you can make this with just one sheet of origami paper! Let me introduce an idea for a strawberry tray.

All you need to prepare is red or pink origami paper.

Make a cute tray with a strawberry motif and try putting your favorite small items or snacks in it! Some parts of the process are a bit complex, but once you master them, you can apply the techniques to various folds, so it’s a good idea to try it together with friends, guardians, or teachers.

If you color the leafy top with crayons or colored pencils, it will look even nicer!

Plump, rolled-up strawberry

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Plump, rolled-up strawberry

Three-dimensional and fun! Here’s an idea for making plump, rolled strawberries.

You’ll need red origami or washi paper cut into half-circles, green paper cut into calyx (leaf-top) shapes, glue or double-sided tape, and a black crayon or pen.

It’s a great idea for when making flat strawberries feels boring.

Draw seed patterns on the half-circle paper, roll it into a cone, attach the calyx-shaped paper, and you’ve got a three-dimensional strawberry!

[Origami] Simple origami ideas to enjoy spring with 5-year-olds (91–100)

Three-dimensional strawberry decoration

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Three-dimensional strawberry decoration

Let’s make it with origami! Here are some ideas for a three-dimensional strawberry decoration.

You’ll need origami paper, crayons, scissors, and glue.

Let’s easily create the strawberry’s plump, distinctive shape with origami.

Since you’ll use origami paper cut in half, the preparation is simple—that’s part of the appeal.

When cutting green origami paper to make the calyx (leafy top), children’s individuality is sure to shine.

Because scissors are used, be sure to work in an environment where parents or teachers can watch over the activity safely.