Recommended for preschoolers! A collection of origami ideas perfect for April
When April comes, a new class life begins at nursery schools and kindergartens.For younger preschoolers, everything is brand-new, and many of you may be thinking about incorporating activities that let them enjoy moving their hands.In this article, we introduce origami creations and ideas perfect for April.Focusing on spring-themed motifs like tulips and butterflies, we’ve gathered pieces that are easy even for younger preschoolers to fold.They’re easy to use for parent-child crafts and in classroom activities, so be sure to check them out!
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Recommended for young children! A collection of origami ideas perfect for April (11–20)
Cute bunny Easter eggNEW!
Let me introduce a cute Easter egg bunny you can make with a single sheet of origami! First, place the paper with the back side up and fold it in half into a triangle twice to make creases.
Fold the edge up just a little, then fold only one layer down at the bottom.
Fold up the corners to form the ears.
Gently round the overall shape to give it an egg-like look.
Finally, shape the ear area to bring out the bunny look, and you’re done.
If you use origami in different colors and patterns, you can make lots of colorful, cute Easter eggs.
Lining them up as decorations looks festive and perfect for the season.
They’re easy to make, so have fun trying it out!
How to make a butterfly paper cutoutNEW!
Butterflies made with kirigami are a recommended craft for younger children because they can learn folding and cutting at the same time.
You fold once, and the cutting is simply along the drawn line, making it easy to understand and helping them stay motivated while feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Fold the origami paper in half horizontally and draw half of a butterfly shape with a pencil.
Cut along the pencil line with scissors.
The curved parts can be tricky, so try cutting slowly and carefully.
Finally, open it up, adjust the shape, and it’s complete.
Let each child choose their favorite color and enjoy creating a flock of colorful butterflies.
Also for walls! Cute origami flowersNEW!
How about making small origami flowers to decorate your walls in April? If you use lots of colors to create a colorful flower field, it’ll make you feel happy every time you look at it.
Prepare origami paper cut in half vertically, and also paper cut into quarter-size pieces.
Fold the larger piece in half horizontally, rotate it, and fold it in half again.
Fold both sides: align the bottom to the center line, and fold the top slightly offset.
Fold back the four pointed tips at the top into small flaps, and the petal piece is complete.
Make three petal pieces and a center piece, then assemble them to finish.
This method is very simple, making it a perfect idea for origami projects with younger children.
Perfect for spring! How to fold rapeseed blossoms (nanohana)NEW!
Rape blossoms, which bloom with vivid yellow flowers, are popular as a spring flower.
Older kindergarteners may know them from memories of running around in fields of rape blossoms or from seeing boiled rape blossoms on the dinner table.
Here, we’ll introduce a simple way to fold rape blossoms with origami.
Use six small yellow sheets of origami paper to make the flower.
Fold each sheet twice into a triangle and open it, then fold all four corners toward the center.
Make six of these and combine them with a stem made from light green origami paper.
If you attach the flowers while considering the balance, it will come out beautifully.
It’s very easy, so try incorporating it into craft time.
Spring paper cutout! Four-leaf cloverNEW!
Clover is a popular spring plant among younger children, isn’t it? In the warm weather, many kids enjoy searching for four-leaf clovers.
This time, let’s make a four-leaf clover with kirigami (paper cutting).
Fold the origami paper in half horizontally, then fold it in half again.
Fold the right edge down to meet the bottom edge to make a triangle.
Use scissors to cut off the edge so it forms half the shape of a clover leaf.
It’s easy if you draw a line with a pencil while keeping half a heart shape in mind.
You can make a cute kirigami piece very easily, so try incorporating it into your craft time.
In conclusion
April origami can be a small creative experience that brightens the start of preschool life for younger children. The joy of folding something with their fingertips helps build their confidence. Choose seasonal motifs like spring flowers and insects, and enjoy origami time together with the children.