[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)
sakura mochi
Also recommended for Hina Matsuri crafts! Here’s an idea for making sakura mochi out of origami.
What you’ll need: light green origami paper, light pink origami paper, and glue or tape.
Sakura mochi is a traditional sweet—cute pink mochi wrapped in a salted cherry leaf—and many people enjoy it for Hina Matsuri.
The charm of this idea is that the steps are simple and easy to follow! You’ll likely see each child’s personality come through in the shape of their mochi.
Give it a try!
[Origami] Simple spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (51–60)
kiwifruit
A sweet-and-tangy favorite fruit! Here are some kiwi fruit craft ideas.
You’ll need light green origami paper, a black pen or colored pencil, and a brown pen or colored pencil.
When you think of kiwis, that thin, slightly prickly skin and the bright green flesh are so appealing, right? Why not try making a familiar kiwi fruit out of origami with your kids? The key folding tip is the step where you make repeated creases.
Carefully work through the creasing steps to complete your kiwi fruit.
It’s also fun to use yellow origami paper to transform it into a golden kiwi.
cabbage
The chubby look is so adorable! Let me show you a 3D spring cabbage craft idea.
All you need are two sheets of green origami paper and glue or double-sided tape.
This is a 3D cabbage project perfect for five-year-olds who feel flat crafts aren’t quite enough! The steps are simple, but folding layered origami requires some strength.
Also, turning the leaves into a 3D shape takes a bit of technique, so it’s best to work together with friends, a teacher, or a guardian.
Once you master the folding method, you’ll probably want to make it again and again!
ladybug
Let’s try making a ladybug, like the ones that appear in various picture books, using origami.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold both end corners up to meet the top point.
Leave the bottom layer at the tip and fold the rest back, then tuck the corners to the back to form a diamond shape.
Flip it over, fold the four corners inward, and slightly fold around the edges to round it out—your ladybug is complete! Add spots with round stickers, draw the antennae and eyes with a pen, and stick it on a wall or a backing sheet.
After making your origami ladybug, why not head out to look for real ladybugs?
A three-dimensional cherry blossom made from a single sheet
Let’s make a three-dimensional cherry blossom using a single square sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper into a triangle, and create crease lines as you shape it into a cherry blossom.
When cutting with scissors, be careful not to make mistakes—cut along the fold lines.
Once you open it up, fold along the creases so it forms a three-dimensional flower shape.
Using a toothpick to lift and shape the petals may help the process go more smoothly.
Changing the color of the origami to make colorful cherry blossoms could make it brighter and more fun.
Four sunflowers
This is a “single-sheet connected origami” project where you make three sunflowers from one sheet of origami paper.
First, crease the yellow origami so it’s divided into 16 equal sections.
Fold it in half horizontally, then in half again, and again—this will easily create 16 equal divisions.
Do the same vertically to make 16 equal divisions in that direction as well.
Make cuts from the center of the paper out to the second crease in each direction, and cut the sheet into four sections.
From there, continue folding to complete the three flowers.
It’s lovely to write a message in the remaining one section.
Draw patterns on each sunflower to create your own original sunflowers!
Assemble and cute cherry blossom origami
Prepare five sheets of origami paper and fold them to make a three-dimensional cherry blossom you’ll want to show off when it’s finished.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners toward the center line.
Fold the top triangular tip downward, then fold both sides further toward the center.
Fold the tip of the center section up to meet the top corner and tuck it into the pocket.
Shape the whole piece into a cherry blossom petal and open the pocketed section to create a 3D form—one petal is complete.
Make five petals in the same way, glue them together, and you’ll have one cherry blossom.
The blossom’s three-dimensional look and color will enhance the feeling of spring.
Display it in your room or entryway and enjoy the season.