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

Rabbit Hina Doll (Princess)

[Easy Origami] How to Make “Rabbit Hina Dolls” for Hinamatsuri Decorations ~ How to make cute origami Hina Doll of a Rabbit ~

Let’s make a cute rabbit Hina doll! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, then open the pocket to form a square.

Fold the flappy layer all the way up to make a crease, then unfold it, and fold the tip up again to the crease.

Fold both left and right corners toward the center crease, then fold along the center line on the back starting from the top corners on both sides—you’ll start to see rabbit-like ears appear! Flip it over, fold the flappy layer up, and fold the tip down so it lines up with the center line.

Fold both sides in a triangle toward the center line, then fold the flappy parts outward, and you’re done! You can use the same folding method to make the rabbit prince doll too!

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.

rice ball

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for May preschool activities ♪ Easy origami rice balls

With spring’s arrival, many preschools and kindergartens likely enjoy field trips and longer strolls.

Here’s an origami idea to go with that theme: how to fold a rice ball (onigiri).

Prepare a sheet of black origami paper to represent the nori (seaweed).

Fold it in half twice into a square to make creases, then unfold.

Fold three corners toward the center point.

Flip the paper over, then fold the remaining corner up so its tip meets the center point.

Next, slightly fold the corners to round the shape, and your onigiri is complete! On the small white “rice” area that shows, draw your favorite filling, or add a red round sticker to make it look like an umeboshi (pickled plum) onigiri—it looks delicious.

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pinwheel

Origami Windmill: Easy folding method for ages 2 and up

Let me show you how to make a pinwheel that’s perfect for spring.

We’ll fold it using the basic “two-layer boat” method.

With this method, identical boat shapes appear on the top and bottom; usually you’d fold those together to complete the boat, but since we’re making a pinwheel, stop at the point where the matching top and bottom boats are formed.

Next, create the pinwheel’s blades by folding the bottom-left corner downward and the top-right corner upward—that’s it! It looks super cute in lots of different colors.

Display it in your room to bring in the feeling of a pleasant spring breeze.

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shiitake mushroom

[Easy Origami] How to fold a shiitake mushroom — when it comes to foods that boost immunity, it's shiitake! [Easy Origami] How to make shiitake, paper folding mushroom, origami, xianggu (shiitake), paper #shorts

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.

Accordion-folded butterfly

How to make a cute 3D accordion butterfly from a single sheet of origami! An easy folding method even for 2- and 3-year-old preschoolers [Sora’s Origami]

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!

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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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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