[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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[Origami] Simple origami ideas to enjoy spring with 5-year-olds (91–100)
sparrow
Let’s make a chirping little bird! Here’s a sparrow craft idea.
You’ll need two sheets of brown origami paper, crayons, round stickers, and glue or double-sided tape.
Sparrows are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? Using brown origami paper, let’s create an adorable sparrow.
By drawing fine patterns with crayons and making the eyes with round stickers, children can expand their creativity.
Carefully attaching the parts with glue or double-sided tape will also help develop fine motor skills.
This slow-paced craft offers a heartwarming idea for spending calm, quality time together with your child.
Puffy 3D butterfly
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Create a soft, gentle vibe! Here are some ideas for plump, three-dimensional butterflies.
Some butterflies have an elegant, beautiful image, while others feel cute and charming! This time, let’s make plump, 3D butterflies that are perfect for creating a cute look.
All you need is origami paper and scissors.
There’s a step where you round off the corners of the paper with scissors, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian for safety.
[Origami] Simple origami ideas to enjoy spring with 5-year-olds (101–110)
Easter egg
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The zigzag-cracked eggshell is so fun! Let me show you an Easter egg idea you can make with origami.
All you need are origami paper in your favorite colors and some pens or colored pencils.
When an eggshell cracks, the edge turns zigzag, right? This is a fun idea that expresses that feature with origami.
The steps are simple and easy to follow.
When you do the accordion folds, press firmly with your fingers to make crisp creases! Once your egg is finished, feel free to draw any expression you like on it!
Easter Bunny
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The rounded shape is so cute! Let me introduce an idea for making an Easter bunny out of origami.
What you need are origami paper, white round stickers, pens or colored pencils, and decorations like ribbons.
The adorable Easter bunny can be made with just one sheet of origami paper, which is great! The key points are the egg-like round body and the perky ears, so make sure to crease firmly as you fold.
Once it’s finished, stick on the little white round-sticker hands and draw the face!
A bird eating food
https://www.tiktok.com/@orukirulab/video/7421829142955527440The 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!
tomato
Let’s make vegetables with origami! Here’s a tomato idea for you.
What you’ll need: a piece of red origami paper cut to 7.5 cm and some crayons or colored pencils.
By simply folding in the corners of the red paper, you’ll have a vibrant tomato! Add color for the stem with crayons or colored pencils, and draw a face to create your very own original tomato.
It’s fun to focus and use your hands while expressing the tomato’s round shape and juiciness! Try making it while paying attention to the colors and shapes.
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!


