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

A rabbit made with two sheets of origami paper

How to fold a rabbit [origami] — easy with 2 sheets 🐰 works with construction paper too

We’ll show you how to make a cute rabbit using two sheets of origami paper.

First, let’s make the face! Fold the paper in half into a square twice, then open the pocket to form a triangle.

Place the triangle with the point facing down, then fold up the left and right sides so they’re slightly away from the center line.

Fold the left and right corners toward the center, and adjust the top point to shape the rabbit’s ears.

To shape the overall face, fold in the left, right, and bottom corners to round them—this completes the face.

Next, for the body, proceed using the double-boat folding method and lock it into a hexagon shape.

Fold up the upper left and right corners, flip it over, and fold down the lower left and right corners.

Round the corners to form the arms and legs, then attach the face to the body—and you’re done!

Balloon Rabbit

How to fold the origami “Balloon Rabbit”

Those perky little ears are so cute! Let me introduce an idea for making a balloon bunny out of origami.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, and a pen.

It looks adorable and is a fun origami project for kids! The balloon part refers to the traditional origami water bomb.

The folding takes a bit of ingenuity, but once finished, you get a three-dimensional bunny with a lively look.

Balloon bunnies are charming as decorations and fun to play with, so give it a try!

tadpole

[Rainy Season Origami] How to Fold a Tadpole (Origami no Jikan)

I want to display them together with frogs and lotus leaves! Here are some ideas for making tadpoles out of origami.

You’ll need a 7.5 cm square of black origami paper, round white stickers, or a pen.

Let’s try making tadpoles—the children of frogs—using origami! The key step is folding all four corners to the back to create a rounded tadpole shape.

The paper will get layered and you’ll need some finger strength, but give it a try! Adding that roundness makes it look even cuter.

shiitake mushroom

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That big shiitake cap is so fun! Here’s an idea for making a shiitake mushroom out of origami.

All you need is brown origami paper plus a pen or colored pencils.

The main focus is the cap-like part of the mushroom.

There are many steps that involve making creases, but it’s simple and easy to follow.

What’s more, adding faces or expressions to the finished mushroom with pens or colored pencils really sparks creativity.

Give it a try and let your kids’ individuality shine.

broccoli

How to fold an origami broccoli [Vegetables] Origami Broccoli

Let’s make vegetables with origami! Here’s an idea for broccoli.

What you’ll need: green origami paper and colored pencils or crayons.

Broccoli is something children often see at home or in school lunches, so it’s probably a familiar vegetable to them.

This time, let’s try making broccoli out of origami! There are many steps, so some children might find it difficult, but working together with a parent or teacher can make it fun.

Try to keep the broccoli’s round shape in mind as you make it.

peach blossoms

[Origami] Peach Blossoms [Easy Kirigami] [Hinamatsuri Craft]

Let’s use origami to make peach blossoms! Prepare double-sided colored origami or washi origami, a pen, and scissors.

Peach blossoms are often confused with cherry and plum blossoms, but let’s capture their distinctive features and express them with origami.

The method is simple: crease and then cut with scissors.

Peach petals are characterized by pointed tips, so keep that in mind when cutting.

You can also make a lovely arrangement by cutting the center and hollowing out the stamens and pistil!

cute flowers

It’s charming that you can make it with just one sheet of origami! Let me introduce a cute flower idea.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns and round stickers.

Spring is the season of vibrant, lively flowers, isn’t it? This craft is perfect for spring.

It’s also nice that you can use your favorite colors and patterns of origami paper.

Some steps can be a bit tricky, so it’s best to work on it together with a teacher or guardian.

Try making it while adding your own touches with the origami and stickers!