[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 easy summer origami ideas to enjoy with 5-year-olds (31–40)
Easy penguin
Here’s a cute penguin with a simple folding method that’s recommended even for three-year-olds.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, and make a crease.
Flip it over front and back as you go, folding the corners so they meet at the center crease.
After folding the left and right sides toward the center, fold the wing sections into triangles and puff them out a bit to add dimension.
Fold the beak so that both sides are even, then round off the corners overall with small folds to finish.
It’s also fun to try making them with different colors of origami paper.
How to make a penguin bookmark
@tatsukuriorigami [Practical Origami] Penguin Bookmark – Short Version. I made a penguin bookmark. ◇ See YouTube for details ◇ When making it, the long version with instructions on YouTube is easier to follow. — Tatsukuri’s original work — Please do not repost, imitate, or publish the folding instructions without permission.OrigamiorigamiLifehack#orgami#origamitiktok#origamitutorial
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Here’s how to make a penguin bookmark that makes reading even more fun.
Get one sheet of origami paper and some colored pens, and let’s get started.
As you make the creases, you’ll form the part that slips onto the page.
When shaping the beak and wings, firmly crease the folds so the bookmark keeps a stable shape.
Color the beak and draw the face with your pens, and you’re done.
It could also make a cute little gift!
Penguin from Sumikko Gurashi
Here’s how to fold a loose and cute Sumikko Gurashi-style penguin.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, some colored pens, and scissors.
Start by folding the origami paper into a square.
Open it once, then fold the left and right sides toward the center crease.
After making firm creases, hold the center down and fold both sides into triangles, puffing them up slightly as you go.
The key is to keep both sides symmetrical.
Make small cuts on the two layers at one tip on one side, then fold them inward.
Shape the figure, folding while letting the corners peek out a bit, and you’re done.
Use felt-tip pens to draw the face and other details—have fun creating your penguin!
Penguin finger puppet
Here’s how to make a 3D penguin finger puppet you can wear on your finger.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by folding it into a triangle to make a crease.
Keep making creases by aligning the corners with each other.
Fold up so that the corner sticks out slightly beyond the edge, and the key is to keep folding so that the corners meet at the intersection points.
By making firm creases, you’ll give the beak and face a three-dimensional look that really brings out the penguin feel.
Finally, tuck the body area inward to puff it out slightly, and your penguin finger puppet is complete.
It can be fun to make them in different colors and play with them like a penguin family.
penguin ornament
Let me introduce a cute penguin ornament that looks adorable wherever you place it.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, a felt-tip pen, and glue, and let’s get started.
We’ll fold it using the basic crane method, but for the parts where you puff up the paper, it’s best to go slowly and provide support while folding.
Open up the origami, and while puffing it along the crease lines, tuck it in to form the penguin’s body.
Folding this section evenly will make the ornament stable when displayed.
Finish by making the wings, beak, and feet.
Even just lining them up and looking at them makes for charming penguin ornaments.
[Childcare] Simple Summer Origami Ideas to Enjoy with 5-Year-Olds (41–50)
Perfect for summer! A penguin folded with two sheets
Here’s a penguin you can make from two sheets of origami paper, featuring an adorable plump shape.
Prepare one large sheet, one smaller sheet, scissors, and glue.
First, use the smaller sheet to make the penguin’s face.
After creasing along the diagonal, fold the left and right sides in along the vertical line.
Open it up once, then fold the corners along the crease lines.
When the overall shape is folded, round the corners to finish.
Use colored pens to draw the facial expression.
For the body, fold the large sheet into a triangle, then fold the base of the body along the center crease.
When making the wings, snip slits with scissors and fold along the crease lines.
The key is to leave a wide area for the belly.
Finally, glue the face and body together to complete your penguin.
A cute penguin you can make with a single sheet of origami paper
Here’s a cute penguin you can make with just one sheet of origami paper—perfect for three-year-olds.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle to make a crease.
Fold the corners along the center line; you’ll be flipping the paper over to fold on both the front and back.
Next, fold the left and right sides toward the central vertical line to form the base of the penguin’s wings.
To give the wings movement and a three-dimensional look, make sure to crease firmly.
After checking that both sides are balanced, fold the tip to round out the overall shape of the penguin, and you’re done.
It might also be fun to make them in different colors and give each penguin a name.