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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 spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (51–60)

A butterfly you can clip into a notebook

[Origami] Easy and cute! A butterfly you can tuck into your notebook! / by Tsuma♪
A butterfly you can clip into a notebook

It’s great that it can also be used as a bookmark for picture books! Here’s an idea for a butterfly that clips onto your notebook.

This clip-on butterfly is a cute item that’s perfect for picture books and notebooks.

You can make it with origami in your favorite colors and patterns, so both the crafting process and using it as a bookmark are sure to be exciting! It’s especially handy when you’re using picture books or notebooks with lots of pages.

It will lift your spirits when you open your notebook or book, so give it a try!

A flapping pigeon

Origami That Delights Babies: Flapping Pigeon ☆ “Action Pigeon” [With Voice Commentary]
A flapping pigeon

Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.

Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!

strawberry

[Origami] Easy and Cute Strawberry Folding Method – Origami Strawberry [Food]
strawberry

Let’s make sweet and delicious strawberries with origami.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the corners to create a rounded strawberry shape.

Attach a calyx made from green origami and draw the seeds, and your tasty-looking strawberry is complete! Since the calyx can be a bit tricky to fold, you can get creative by cutting the shape out of construction paper and gluing it on instead.

It’s also cute to display tiny mini strawberries made from small origami alongside larger strawberries made from regular-sized origami paper.

rapeseed blossoms

Introducing an easy way to make rapeseed flowers with origami! How about folding them as a spring flower? [Ori-Tsuku]
rapeseed blossoms

This is an origami canola flower with cute little blossoms attached to leaves.

It may look difficult at first, but the basic folding method is simple: fold into a triangle, puff up the folded part, and repeat.

Children can enjoy it too and feel the satisfaction of “I did it!” For the final kirigami step, you’ll need some blank margin, so be careful when you make it.

The green leaves are slightly different in the final kirigami part, but please try them together as a set with the flower folding.

[Origami] Simple spring-themed origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (61–70)

Butterflies made with two colors of origami

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The round wing shape is so cute! Here’s an idea for making a butterfly using two colors of origami paper.

By giving the wings a rounded shape, you’ll create a sweet, gentle-looking butterfly.

It’s a great idea when you want to make a soft, airy-feeling butterfly! What you’ll need: two sheets of origami paper, masking tape, scissors, and a stapler.

The steps are simple: round off the corners of the two sheets, accordion-fold them, then attach them together to finish.

Be sure to handle the scissors and stapler with care.

A butterfly made only with accordion folds

@ikukatu

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Let’s try making this with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a butterfly using only accordion folds.

It’s the perfect time for kids to enjoy completing origami projects, so let’s make a butterfly using only accordion folding together.

You’ll need origami paper, origami paper cut into quarter size, and a pipe cleaner.

We’ll use different sizes of origami paper, but since the folding method is only the accordion fold, it should be easy to try.

Create a colorful butterfly with your favorite color combinations!

Puffy 3D butterfly

@and.connect2023

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Create a soft, gentle vibe! Here are some ideas for plump, three-dimensional butterflies.

Some butterflies have an elegant, beautiful image, while others feel cute and charming! This time, let’s make plump, 3D butterflies that are perfect for creating a cute look.

All you need is origami paper and scissors.

There’s a step where you round off the corners of the paper with scissors, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian for safety.