[Childcare] A roundup of easy summer origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds

Pac-Pac Fish

Surprisingly easy 💫 Pac-Man fish 🐟 #origami

Let me show you an easy way to fold a fish whose mouth opens and closes.

Fold the origami paper into thirds both vertically and horizontally to make crease lines, then unfold.

If you have a 3×3 grid of squares, you’re set.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice to make creases and unfold, then add one vertical crease on each side of the center line and unfold again.

Fold the top and bottom corners inward along the three vertical creases to form the protruding parts.

Pinch the left and right corners and fold along the creases—like magic, it turns into a fish shape! Fold the tail fin and dorsal fin inward, puff it up slightly, and it’s done.

If you pinch it top and bottom, the mouth opens and closes—very fun!

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fish with a big mouth

[Easy Origami] Big-Mouthed Fish 🐟 How to Make a Paper Fish #魚 #さかな #fish #मछली #pez #poisson #рыба #魚 #cá #물고기 #howto #origami

The wide-open mouth is so cute! Here’s an idea for a big-mouthed fish craft.

You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, and a pen.

You can make the distinctive large mouth by inserting and connecting the origami into a circle, which is perfect for developing fine motor skills.

By adjusting the size of the origami, you can create fish in any size and add your own touch.

Finish by using round stickers and a pen to draw the eyes and patterns, and you’ll have an even more charming fish! It’s simple, yet with a little creativity you can enjoy lots of variations—highly recommended.

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!

morning glory

[Summer Origami] Easy Morning Glory Flower Folding with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Morning Glory Flower Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Here’s a cute morning glory you can make with origami.

Using 7.5 cm paper results in a handy size, but it may be too small and difficult for children to handle, so use 15 cm origami paper instead.

First, place the white side up and crease vertically, horizontally, and both ways.

Flip it over and fold all four corners to the center.

Flip it over again and fold the four corners in just a little.

Flip it once more, then fold each slit in the middle outward.

Open the top, bottom, left, and right, then flip it over and fold along the diagonal creases.

Fold the top, bottom, left, and right corners to the back.

Once you learn the folding steps, you can make lots of them—creating a collaborative morning glory display with everyone would be a great idea.

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Prize-winning popsicle with a stick

[Easy!] With Prizes! How to Make Ice Pops (Sumikko Gurashi)

The origami popsicle with a winning stick is a craft you can enjoy playing with even after you fold it.

First, place the white side of the origami paper facing up and fold it in half horizontally.

Next, turn it vertically and fold it in half to make a square.

Unfold it, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the center crease.

Cut along the folded line with scissors.

Take the cut strip of origami paper, align one edge to the center, and fold it; turn it sideways and fold it into thirds by width.

Fold one end into a triangle, tuck it into the crease, and shape the corner to look like a popsicle stick.

Using the remaining piece of origami, fold the bottom edge up along the crease lines, then fold the whole thing into thirds.

Fold one corner and tuck it into the opposite side, adjusting the shape.

Finally, insert the stick into the pocketed section, and your popsicle with a winning stick is complete.

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For make-believe festivals! Candy apple

Easy Candy Apple Made with Origami

You can actually make the candy apples sold at festival stalls using just a single sheet of origami paper.

A fun highlight is how the “candy” and the “stick” are connected.

There are many steps where you firmly crease and then unfold, so take your time and guide yourself along as you work.

Also, the stick part is folded thin.

Using a larger sheet of origami paper makes it easier, so it’s recommended.

Once you’re done, why not play pretend festival? Setting them up outside the room to create a shop-like atmosphere will make it even more fun.

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Origami fan that opens with a twirl

How to Make a Handmade Origami Fan: Easy and Cute Summer Craft with Kids

The “uchiwa” (hand fan) I’m introducing this time is made with origami paper and disposable chopsticks.

First, prepare three sheets of origami paper.

Accordion-fold them, then fold each in half and glue the center.

If you apply glue all the way to the center, it will come out neat.

Once you’ve made three of these parts, glue them together.

Finally, firmly attach the chopsticks to the front and back of the origami with tape, and you’re done.

By getting creative with the patterns, you can also make watermelon, kiwi, and orange designs.

It’s so colorful that you’ll look forward to opening this fan.

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