[Childcare] A roundup of easy summer origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds
As the number of hot days increases, children at daycare and kindergarten tend to spend more time playing indoors.
Here, we’ll introduce some simple origami perfect for summer that five-year-olds can enjoy.
Origami involves using the hands, which helps develop dexterity, and turning favorite things into shapes also nurtures thinking skills.
While playing, children can also learn the joy of cooperation.
Brainstorm ideas with your child and try making a variety of creations.
Spend a fun summer with the children using origami that brings a sense of coolness!
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[Childcare] A roundup of simple summer origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (81–90)
Orihime and Hikoboshi
July 7th is Tanabata.
It’s said that Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet once a year.
This time, let’s make Orihime and Hikoboshi using a paper plate and origami.
Fold each character with origami.
The key is to crease firmly, as if ironing along each fold line.
The kimono sections can get thick and may require a bit of strength, so encourage careful, slow folding.
Cut the rim of the paper plate, wrap it with black tape, and attach stars to complete the Tanabata night sky.
Then stick Orihime and Hikoboshi onto the paper plate to create a fun Tanabata decoration.
Two types of Tanabata decorations
Here are two cute Tanabata decorations you can make to brighten up your space.
Prepare origami paper, felt-tip pens, and scissors, and let’s get started.
1) Net-style decoration: It’s simple.
Fold the origami paper horizontally, then use a pencil to sketch the slits where you’ll cut.
Cut along the pencil lines with scissors, flip the paper over, rotate it to the other side, and make slits with the scissors in the uncut fluttery sections—this alternating pattern is the key point.
2) Woven (tōami) decoration: Fold the origami paper into a triangle three times, align the orientation, and use a pencil to sketch the cut lines.
Draw both cut-through lines and lines that do not go all the way to the edge, and carefully make the cuts along them.
Gently open up the origami, attach a thread, and hang it to finish.
A small and cute lantern
Round shape! Here are some ideas for small, cute lanterns.
Are you thinking of making lanterns for a festival event or to decorate a wall? These ideas feature colorful, rounded designs that are perfect if you’re imagining adorable lanterns.
You’ll need four sheets of origami paper, two additional sheets of origami paper, wire, glue, scissors, a craft knife, a pencil, and a ruler.
Since wire is used, please be very careful not to injure your fingers on the ends, and make sure to cut it safely.
origami watermelon lantern
Just like a watermelon! Here’s an idea for an origami watermelon lantern.
Many of you may be looking to make something with a touch of humor when crafting a lantern, right? Let’s try making a lantern with a classic summer watermelon motif.
All you need are colored construction paper, origami paper, scissors, and glue.
Adding a vine and leaves will make the watermelon motif even more charming.
It’s a perfect idea for summer festivals or wall decorations! Be sure to give it a try.
simple windsock
Make it with origami! Here are some simple streamer ideas.
These are recommended for anyone thinking of making streamers—simple yet super cute results.
Using solid-color origami is nice, but metallic or holographic origami adds a special touch! Fold back one edge of the paper to the front side, then cut the unfolded section with scissors.
Roll it into a tube and secure with tape—that’s it! It’s simple, but it will make an eye-catching Tanabata decoration.
ice cream
I’ll show you how to fold a cold and tasty ice cream.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.
Open it once, then fold the corners in so they meet the center line.
Fold the bottom corner up to overlap the top corner, then flip it over.
Fold about one quarter of the larger triangle to separate the ice cream from the cone.
Finally, flip it over and fold the tips slightly to refine the shape—your ice cream is complete! It’s also fun to use colored pens to color the flavor you like and add toppings.
[Childcare] A collection of easy summer origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (91–100)
Snail
Let me introduce a snail you often see when it rains.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and let’s make it.
With the colored side of the snail facing inward, fold the paper into a triangle twice.
Make sharp creases.
Open it again, then fold the corners to the creases you just made to form small triangles.
Using the existing creases as guides, fold three times toward the center.
Align with the center line to form the snail’s body, flip it over, and fold the corner on the side that isn’t yet the body toward the center.
A small pocket will form—inflate it by folding to puff it up.
Fold the top corner down in half to make the tail.
Adjust the overall shape, and you’ll have a cute little snail.