[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)
A cute turtle on a flat plane
We’ll show you how to make a cute flat turtle using origami.
Prepare one sheet of your favorite origami paper and let’s start folding.
For the parts where you inflate the paper as you fold it in, the key is to teach children slowly and carefully.
Once the flat turtle is finished, draw a face to give it a cute, original touch.
It’s also recommended to paste it onto a light blue background to evoke the ocean.
Be sure to have fun using crayons while imagining sea creatures!
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.
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.
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You can fold it with just one sheet of origami! Here’s how to make a “Sakabambaspis.” First, prepare a square sheet of origami paper.
Fold it diagonally to make a crease.
Next, fold each side toward the center.
Fold the bottom corner toward the center, then align the top and bottom edges.
Flip it over and fold the top and bottom inward.
Fold each corner toward the center to give it a three-dimensional shape.
Finally, adjust all the corners and you’re done! Decorate it cutely with round stickers, crayons, or colored pencils.
[Childcare] A collection of easy summer origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (91–100)
bug cage
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It’s just like a real bug cage! Let me share an idea for making and displaying a paper bug cage.
You’ll need light blue origami paper, yellow-green origami paper, scissors, glue, and a white pen.
This idea features making separate parts—the handle, lid, and basket—and then gluing them together.
When you assemble them, align the crease lines to stick them on straight.
You can also adjust the colors of the origami to match any bug cage you have at home or in the classroom.
Give it a try!