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Easy Winter-Themed Origami Ideas for 5-Year-Olds

Origami is a big hit for recreation.

It’s perfect for free folding to spark imagination, and the fine finger movements help develop dexterity and concentration.

In this article, we introduce winter-themed origami designs and how to make them, tailored for five-year-olds.

Let’s fold winter events like Christmas, New Year’s, and Setsubun, as well as winter foods, animals, and seasonal motifs with origami.

Kids can even use the origami they fold to make Christmas ornaments.

Enjoy it as an indoor recreational activity during the cold season.

[For 5-Year-Olds] Simple Winter-Themed Origami Ideas (61–70)

rabbit daruma

Origami Rabbit Daruma [Easy] [Winter Craft] [Childcare]
rabbit daruma

Here’s how to fold a rabbit daruma.

The origami steps are simple—you can make it with just four folds.

First, fold the paper in half into a triangle and open it.

Then fold one side halfway toward the crease, and fold the other side toward the center crease as well.

Finally, fold the excess part, and it’s done.

Making the rabbit’s ears looks fun, doesn’t it? It’s also great to make together with children.

If you use white origami paper, you’ll end up with an adorable rabbit daruma.

Decorating it by drawing on the paper or adding stickers is also recommended.

Rabbit amulet

How to Make a Charm (Rabbit)
Rabbit amulet

A gift for someone special! Here are ideas for making a rabbit charm with origami.

You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, white origami paper cut into 7.5 cm squares, white round stickers, colored pens, thread, tape, and glue or double-sided tape.

It’s perfect not only as a charm for yourself, but also as a gift for someone you care about.

Make the charm with colorful origami, and use the white paper and stickers to have a cute little rabbit peeking out! By decorating it with thread and tape, you can create a practical and lovely charm.

Daruma

[Origami] How to Fold a New Year’s Daruma – Origami Daruma
Daruma

Let’s make a seasonally themed daruma with origami.

It’s a wonderful chance to nurture your child’s creativity.

The folding steps are simple and few, so take your time making crisp creases together as you go.

When drawing the face, cherish your child’s ideas and enjoy the process together.

The finished daruma is perfect for New Year’s decorations and can also be a great way to connect with traditional Japanese culture.

It’s highly recommended as an indoor activity for the cold season, too.

Christmas boots

Origami 'Santa Boots' Easy Tutorial ~Christmas/Decor~ | Paper Santa Boots / DIY Tutorial
Christmas boots

The origami Christmas boots are super cute, so why not try folding them with your child? First, fold the origami paper in half into a triangle, then open it up and fold each side in toward the center crease.

Fold the other side toward the center as well, and fold in the excess part to finish.

Using Christmas-patterned paper makes them even cuter.

It’s also fun to decorate by drawing on the paper or adding stickers.

Hang the finished boots on the wall to fill your room with Christmas spirit.

It’s perfect for creating fun memories with your child.

Christmas bell

Christmas origami: easy bell folding with audio commentary ☆ Origami how to fold an easy bell
Christmas bell

Here’s how to make an origami Christmas bell—it’s super simple with just four folds.

Try folding it together with your child.

First, fold the paper in half into a triangle and open it.

Next, fold one side halfway toward the crease.

Fold the other side toward the center crease as well, and then fold up the excess at the bottom to finish.

It looks adorable when you use Christmas-patterned origami paper.

You can also draw on the paper or add stickers to decorate it.

Once finished, thread a string through the bell to make a garland, hang it on your tree, and enjoy it in many different ways.

lease

[Christmas Origami] How to Fold a Wreath Decoration ⭐ Easy Tutorial for Kids (Video) ⭐ Flat Mini Size ⭐ With Voice Commentary | Origami Christmas Wreath
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A wreath made from origami is a Christmas craft you can enjoy with your kids.

If you fold your favorite colored origami paper in half and connect eight pieces, it will form a beautiful wreath.

Using a variety of colors adds a wintry feel, and children will enjoy choosing the colors, too.

By slightly changing the folding method, you can try making different styles of wreaths as well.

Once you display the finished wreath, your children will feel proud of what they made.

Let’s have fun crafting together indoors during the cold season.

star

Origami: Easy Star Made from a Single Sheet – Instructions
star

Isn’t it exciting to make stars out of origami to brighten up the winter night sky? As for how to make them: first fold a sheet of origami paper in half, then fold along the diagonal, and fold part of it back outward—the star shape will start to appear.

It’s also fun to give each star its own personality by coloring it with colored pencils or adding sparkly stickers.

The finished stars can be used as wall decorations or tree ornaments.

You might enjoy folding stars with your child while talking about the winter night sky.

Why not let your imagination soar and create some joyful winter memories?