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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 paper-folding ideas to enjoy spring with 5-year-olds (21–30)

Great for kids too! Easy 3D DandelionNEW!

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This dandelion origami features a charmingly round, fluffy three-dimensional look.

By combining many parts, you can create a piece with a strong presence.

Fold a quarter-sized sheet of paper in half, then into a triangle, fold it back behind, and align the corners diagonally.

Shape it during the tucking step, flip it over, and fold the corners inward to complete one unit.

Make 13 of these, then insert and glue them together to form a 3D dandelion.

Give it a gentle shake and the flower will softly spread, making it a delight to display.

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This is a full-fledged dandelion origami that lets you carefully craft the flower, leaves, and even the stem.

It may look like there are many steps, but if you proceed carefully one by one, you’ll get a beautiful result.

Start by folding a sheet cut in half; fold about one-fifth while aligning the edges with the creases to shape it, then create step folds and glue them together to complete the flower.

For the leaves, use a separate sheet: fold diagonally along the creases and open the pockets to squash-fold, adding a three-dimensional effect.

For the stem, fold a quarter-size piece and assemble it; then insert and glue the flower and leaves to finish.

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This is a voluminous dandelion origami made by rolling strips.

The petals spread out radially, giving a glamorous look.

Fold the origami paper in half and cut it, then fold each piece in half again.

Apply glue to the edge, join to form a ring, and make fine 5 mm cuts to create the petals.

Roll another piece of paper to make the stem, and fold and snip it to finish the leaves.

Wrap the petals around the stem and fluff them out for added dimension—it also works well as interior decor.

Combining yellow and orange will make it even more vibrant.

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Here’s an idea for a softly rounded, three-dimensional dandelion finished by curling it up.

One of its charms is that it can be made with simple materials.

Fold a sheet of origami paper in half, make fine cuts, then roll it up tightly.

Fold another piece of origami into a diamond shape and open it outward to create the base for the petals.

Apply glue to attach them, and gently spread the petals to complete a three-dimensional flower.

Using different shades of yellow makes it even more vibrant.

The instructions are easy to follow, making it a project that people of all ages can enjoy together.

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Perfect for pairing with potted origami too! Cute tulipsNEW!

A tulip that looks cute displayed with a potted plant and can stand on its own.

For the flower, fold the origami into a triangle twice, then fold both sides up to meet the tip at the center to form the base of the flower.

Fold a petal from the center toward the lower right, then open it with your finger and make a squash fold so the petal puffs out.

When overlapping and folding the petals so they cross the center line, the key is to keep an eye on the overall balance.

For the leaves, cut toward the center line with scissors, leaving a narrow stem section, and insert the cut origami into the pocket area.

If you glue the stem section together, you’ll create a stronger stem.

After making squash folds on the leaves to shape them, attach the flower and leaves together to finish.

Japanese bush warbler

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Let’s express round shapes with origami! Here’s a warbling white-eye (uguisu) idea for you.

You’ll need light green origami paper, black round stickers, and a white pen or correction pen.

When you think of uguisu, many people imagine its “Hoo-hokekyo” song.

Its cute face and plump, rounded form are charming too! Try making your very own uguisu with origami.

The key step to achieving roundness is folding the corners of the paper inward to the back.

Focus on the movement of your fingertips as you work!

Fluttering butterfly

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Fluttering butterfly

Let’s make and play! Here’s an idea for a fluttering butterfly.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.

Crafts you can play with after making are always popular with kids.

Unlike a paper airplane, this butterfly twirls and flutters as it flies, which is really charming.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, but it seems there’s a trick to getting it to fly well.

Try adjusting the angle of the wings as you fly the butterfly.

Give it a try—make one and have fun!