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

A goldfish with a large tail fin

[Cute Origami] How to Fold a Goldfish (Origami Time)

Let’s make it with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a goldfish with a big tail fin.

All you need are one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and some round stickers.

Since the materials are just one sheet of origami paper and round stickers, it’s an easy, casual way to make a goldfish.

The large tail fin design is unique, and using stickers for the eyes and patterns makes it even cuter.

There are no difficult steps, so you can enjoy it with children.

The finished goldfish is filled with your child’s hard work, and just looking at it will warm your heart.

A goldfish with a cute shape

Origami Goldfish / How to fold an origami goldfish

Among origami goldfish, this one is relatively easy to fold.

First, fold the paper in half along the diagonal, then bring the bottom corner up to the center.

After that, the folding method is somewhat similar to making a samurai helmet.

If you use patterned paper with a gradient, it creates a lovely effect.

It looks nice as is, but adding eyes can make it even cuter.

Make goldfish in various colors and stick them on a wall or on light-blue construction paper—they’ll look adorable.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A goldfish you can make from a single sheet of origami paper

[1 sheet of origami] Goldfish * How to fold an origami goldfish.

So cute—it’s like the goldfish is looking right at you! Here’s an idea for a goldfish you can make from a single sheet of origami paper.

You’ll need origami paper in your favorite color, 8 mm round stickers, glue, a pen, and a toothpick.

It’s fun to fold, and it’s also fun to draw the facial expression and add your own design once it’s finished! There are a few steps that are tricky to fold with your fingers, but using a pointed tool like a toothpick makes it easier.

Definitely try making one and display it in your room.

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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