[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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hiyoko sensei

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Goldfish with fluttering tail fins

Origami [Goldfish] Side View * Origami Goldfish

This origami is a goldfish with fluttery, very glamorous tail fins.

It looks even cuter when combined with a heart-shaped origami, so be sure to make them as a set.

You’ll use two quarter-size pieces of origami paper to make the goldfish.

One piece is for the body, and the other is for the tail fin.

Once both are folded, glue them together.

For the eyes, use round stickers or similar.

After making the heart pocket, the back side of the goldfish can be inserted into the pocket—slide it in, and it’s complete.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Ranchu (a breed of fancy goldfish)

[Origami Goldfish] How to Make a Ranchu

Among goldfish, the ranchu is especially gorgeous—let’s try folding one with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle along the diagonal twice.

Next, fold one corner toward the center.

Then flip it over, fold both sides along the middle, and fold the whole piece in half along the center.

After that, make a reverse fold at the tip.

Then make a few more reverse folds.

This part is a bit tricky, so if it’s difficult, please proceed together with a parent or guardian.

Red or orange paper will probably suit it best.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Goldfish viewed from above

Let’s make it with origami in your favorite colors and patterns! Here’s an idea for a goldfish seen from above.

What you’ll need: one sheet of origami paper, a quarter-size piece of origami paper, and round stickers.

It’s an idea that’s full of cuteness! Use the full sheet to make the goldfish’s body, and the quarter-size piece to make the tail fin.

By gluing them together, you’ll create a goldfish with a three-dimensional look.

Add round sticker eyes and it will look just like a goldfish swimming! Since you can freely choose the colors and patterns of the origami paper, each goldfish will have its own unique personality—and it’s fun just to look at them.

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.