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

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I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

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 (71–80)

battledore (a traditional Japanese decorative paddle used for New Year, also used in the game hanetsuki)

[Origami] How to Make a Hagoita (with Voice Commentary) – Easily Handcraft a Cute New Year’s Decoration!

battledore (a traditional Japanese decorative paddle used for New Year, also used in the game hanetsuki)

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Making a hagoita (traditional Japanese battledore) out of origami really brings out the New Year spirit, doesn’t it? It’s easy because you only need one sheet of paper.

First, fold it into a rectangle and open it, then fold both sides inward to meet the center crease.

Next, fold it into a triangle, and tuck in the excess paper to form the shape of the hagoita.

For the handle, fold a narrow, elongated section, and finish by drawing a design or adding decorations to make your very own hagoita.

It’s also great fun to make together with children and enjoy as a New Year’s activity.

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snow rabbit

“Childcare Ideas: Winter Origami” Fold in 4 + 5 Steps! Snow Rabbit Origami (Kids Can Make It Themselves!) · Origami Snow Rabbit Easy

snow rabbit

“Snow bunny” has such a cute ring to it, doesn’t it? A snow bunny made with origami is full of winter charm.

How about folding one together with your child? If you use white origami paper, you’ll have a bunny as pure white as snow.

It’s also fun to make the ears, eyes, and nose from origami and stick them on.

Combine red and green paper to give it a Christmas feel.

Origami play uses the fingertips, making it perfect for fostering a child’s concentration and creativity.

On cold days, let’s have fun indoors.

It will be an even more enjoyable time when done together with a parent or guardian.

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In conclusion

We introduced winter-themed origami for five-year-olds.

There are plenty of craft ideas for events like Christmas, but origami is easy to try anytime since you can enjoy it without any tools.

Have fun while talking about classic winter scenes and traditions.