[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 (101–110)
Apple
Let’s make round, cute apples! Here are some origami apple ideas.
You’ll need red or yellow-green origami paper, quarter-sized pieces of brown and green origami paper, and craft glue.
It’s perfect for a spring theme and a wonderful hands-on activity to enjoy with children.
By making apples with red or yellow-green paper and using brown and green paper for the leaf and stem, kids can develop color recognition and fine motor skills.
For the more complicated steps, try them together with a parent or teacher to encourage communication.
With spring-like motifs, you’ll have a fun time nurturing creativity!
Easter chick
This is an adorable Easter chick origami peeking out of an egg.
Start with the paper colored side up and fold it into a triangle.
Fold the left and right corners up to meet the top point.
Turn it over, lift the top outer layer, and fold it down to meet the bottom corner.
Then make several alternating folds to create the jagged edge of the eggshell.
Next, make small folds around the whole piece to round the shape, and finish the chick’s face with stickers or crayons.
The jagged shell edge forms a little pocket, so it’s also great for tucking in small candies or a message card!
pill bug
Pill bugs are a huge hit with kids! Let me introduce an idea for making pill bugs out of origami.
All you need is origami paper in colors like gray or black.
When you think of pill bugs, you picture them in moist places, like under fallen leaves or stones.
Many children probably enjoy playing outside while searching for pill bugs, don’t they? The key to this method is the step where you make an accordion fold, shifting it slightly each time.
It captures the pill bug’s characteristics and gives a realistic finish!
Tulip
Let’s make tulips—spring flowers that kids love—out of origami.
You’ll need origami paper in your favorite color for the flower, green origami paper for the leaves, and some tape.
This is a simple folding method that even three-year-olds can do, so try making lots in different colors.
Despite being surprisingly simple, you’ll end up with a plump, adorable, realistic-looking flower! Use them as wall decorations or paste them onto construction paper—the kids are sure to be thrilled.
Heart Rabbit
It’s fun to draw your favorite expressions! Here’s an idea for a heart bunny.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color or pattern, and a pen.
It’s a cute and unique idea that looks like a bunny has merged with a heart.
You can enjoy drawing bunnies with all kinds of expressions, like a beaming smile or a slightly nervous look! Once you add the facial expressions, your heart bunny becomes more than just a bunny—it transforms into a work of art full of emotion.
Give it a try!