[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 spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (41–50)
turnip
Make it with a single sheet of origami! Let me introduce an idea for a turnip.
All you need is light green or green origami paper.
The colored side becomes the leaves and the white side becomes the turnip, so the charm is that you can make it with just one sheet! Key steps include opening a pocket made from the paper by inserting your finger, and folding and spreading the leaves at an angle.
By taking your time and focusing, you’ll enjoy a real sense of accomplishment when it’s finished.
It’s also recommended as an introduction to food education!
Spinning pinwheel
Let’s make a beautiful, spinning pinwheel out of origami! You’ll need double-sided colored origami paper, a toothpick, a round-cut backing sheet, double-sided tape, glue, scissors, an awl, and a compass.
Pinwheels are also known as a seasonal word for spring, and kids are sure to be captivated by the fun of watching them spin! There are some detailed steps in the process, so it’s best to take your time and work on it when you have a relaxed schedule.
The colorful look will lift your spirits, too.
Sakura hanging ornaments
Let’s bring a spring breeze into your room with hanging cherry blossom decorations.
In this idea, you fold origami into a specified shape, draw half a petal design, and cut away the excess with scissors.
Make four identical pieces, sandwich a string at the center, glue them together, and you’ll have a finished ornament.
To form the specified origami shape, first fold it into a triangle, then overlap the left and right sides and fold into a triangle again to create a crease.
Unfold it once the crease is made.
Next, fold the top corner down to meet the bottom edge, make a crease, and unfold again.
Fold the top corner once more along the crease you just made and crease it.
Then, fold the right side of the paper inward along the line that connects the very bottom of the vertical centerline to the far right end of the most recent crease.
Fold it back outward along the crease, and repeat the same steps on the left side.
You’re done!
Cute three-dimensional cherry blossoms!
Three-dimensional decorations really catch the eye at various events! This cherry blossom made with five sheets of origami lets you enjoy both depth and realism.
First, fold the origami into a triangle, then fold both ends up toward the center.
Crease from the lifted sections toward the outer edges, and open each one into a pocket shape along those creases.
Fold the protruding parts inward and fold the whole piece in half, then apply glue to the folded section to shape it into a rounded, bouquet-like form.
That completes one cherry blossom petal; make five of these and glue them together to finish the cherry blossom.
You can hang it, set it down, and display it in various ways!
Fun for parents and kids! Origami cherry blossoms
Let’s make cherry blossom petals with origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper cut into a 3 cm-wide strip, then accordion-fold it into five equal sections.
Fold the edge of the tip of the accordion-folded strip into a triangle, draw a diagonal line and a curved line at the corner, and cut along the lines through all layers with scissors.
Crease as you go and open each layer to form individual petals.
Finally, glue the petals together, shaping them to add dimension, and you’re done.
They’re great for decorating walls for graduation or entrance ceremonies.
Fun to roll! Dandelion origami
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.
three-colored dango
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Cute and 3D! Here’s an idea for making tri-colored dango out of origami.
You’ll need pink origami paper, white origami paper, light green origami paper, and bamboo skewers.
Spring is cherry blossom viewing season, but aren’t there many kids who prefer dango over flowers? This time, let’s make three-dimensional tri-colored dango.
There’s a trick to the step where you blow into it like a balloon to inflate it, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian.
Give it a try!