[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] Simple Summer Origami Ideas to Enjoy with 5-Year-Olds (41–50)
Dancing Penguin
Here is how to fold a dancing penguin origami that lets you enjoy a variety of movements.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and some colored pens, and let’s get started.
First, make creases as you fold.
Fold the full open corners.
Using the head area as the center, shape the whole model into a box-like form, aligning it with the creases you made at the beginning.
By carefully making inside and outside reverse folds, you’ll end up with a sturdy final model.
The feet also act like springs, so fold them firmly.
Once it’s finished, draw the penguin’s face and try playing with it together with the kids.
Penguin you can make with two sheets of origami paper
I will show you how to make a cute penguin that feels cool for summer.
Prepare two sheets of origami paper, round stickers, and glue, and let’s get started.
We’ll begin with the penguin’s face.
Take one sheet of origami and fold one corner by about one third.
Flip it over, then fold the left, right, and bottom edges to form the shape of the penguin’s face.
For the body, fold the left and right sides of the origami diagonally, flip it over, then fold up the tip of the bottom section to finish.
Attach the face and body together, then add the beak, eyes, and facial expression to create your cute penguin.
How to fold a rhinoceros beetle origami for children aged 4 and up
Let’s fold a rhinoceros beetle, a big favorite among children.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.
Fold both sides toward the center line.
Then, fold toward the center line again, leaving a gap about the width of 3–4 toothpicks, and make a crease by folding the corner up toward the tip.
Following the creases, make step folds, and also fold the corners so the beetle’s shape becomes nicely rounded.
Once the shape is set, make a small cut with scissors on the beetle’s horn area and twist it to create a cool-looking horn.
When you’re done, display it on a wall or elsewhere and enjoy!
Easy way to fold a crab (origami)
Here’s how to make a crab out of origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and let’s get started.
Fold it in half into a square twice, then open the pocket to puff it up and squash-fold it into a triangle.
Make the crab’s legs and claws while aligning them with the center line.
The key is to make sharp creases as you fold.
You can add a face or patterns to the finished crab to create your own original design—it’s highly recommended.
Try making your own crabs and sticking them onto poster paper to create a large wall display!
Cute seashell
Let’s make a summery, seasonal seashell out of origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper in half, then fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.
Fold toward the center crease again.
Flip it over and further fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.
Open the paper, fold the corners, and shape the whole piece into a seashell.
The overall crease lines represent the lines of the shell, giving it a more three-dimensional look.
The finished seashell is also great to incorporate into crafts that evoke an underwater scene.
Origami Whale
Perfect for summer! Here are some origami whale ideas.
How about making a whale gliding gracefully through the sea—you can almost hear the splash! Displaying your finished creation in a room will give it a cool, refreshing feel.
What you’ll need: blue-toned origami paper (like light blue), pens or crayons, and construction paper.
It also sounds fun to let your finished whale swim in the ocean you imagine and to draw its expression.
You’ll probably see creations full of the children’s unique touches.
Watermelon that fits in your pocket
We’re introducing a cute watermelon origami that’s like a little pocket that can hold anything.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by folding it horizontally.
Then open it up and make creases along the center line.
Flip it over and fold the top, bottom, left, and right corners to meet the second crease from the top.
To shape it like a watermelon, fold each section in order while checking where to fold.
While adjusting the shape, create the pocket.
For the inside (the red part of the watermelon), use red origami paper and fold it to fit the pocket.
Layer the two parts together, and it’s complete.