Origami perfect for April! A collection of ideas recommended for preschoolers (around age 4–5)
When April comes, you can’t help but want to bring spring-themed activities into daycare and kindergarten, right? In the class for four-year-olds, children’s fine motor skills gradually improve, and the range of things they can express with origami expands dramatically.
Springtime motifs like tulips, butterflies, and ladybugs are sure to make their eyes sparkle! In this article, we’ve gathered a wide variety of origami ideas perfect for April.
They’re all activities that four-year-olds can enjoy tackling, so be sure to check them out!
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Perfect Origami for April! A Collection of Recommended Ideas for Preschoolers (Ages 4–5) (11–20)
Cute when cut! Dandelion origamiNEW!
Please prepare yellow and green origami paper.
First, let’s make the dandelion flower with the yellow paper.
Fold it into a triangle twice with the white side facing out, then open both sides into a pocket to form a square.
On both sides, fold the edges toward the center crease, and cut small zigzag slits into the excess sections.
Fold up the long, narrow tip, then open the slit sections to reveal the yellow side—your dandelion flower is complete.
Next, cut one long, thin strip from the edge of the green paper.
On the remaining piece, make an X-shaped set of creases, then fold each of the four corners toward the center.
Flip it over, fold it lengthwise into a narrow shape, and open part of it to complete the leaf.
Finally, combine the pieces to finish your dandelion.
Also for walls! How to fold a cherry treeNEW!
If you make lots and display them on the wall, your room will be filled with a springtime scene of cherry blossoms! First, create diagonal X-shaped creases, then fold both ends toward the central crease to form long, narrow points.
Flip it over, fold both ends toward the center again, and create long, narrow points in the opposite direction from before.
Fold it in half down the middle, fold the white part of the origami downward, then fold the pink part behind it in the same direction and tuck it inside.
Round off the corners overall to finish! It’s also recommended to add cherry blossom flowers punched out with a sakura craft punch.
How to fold a spring flower: violetNEW!
Violets that bloom with cool purple flowers in vibrant spring.
Prepare one sheet each of green origami in the regular size, purple origami at one quarter of that size, and yellow origami at one quarter of the purple.
First, crease both the purple and yellow papers with diagonal “X” folds.
Then, glue the yellow paper to the center of the purple paper, aligning the creases.
Fold both along their creases into a square using a squash-fold style, then open the whole piece slightly while keeping a small fold at the center.
Create a small gap in the center to shape petal-like forms, and the violet flower is complete! For the green paper, add both diagonal and cross (plus-sign) creases, form a long, narrow diamond, and fold it so it spreads in three directions to create the stem and leaves.
Combine the parts to finish your violet.
Cherry blossom message cardNEW!
Why not add a congratulatory message like “Congratulations” or “Nice to meet you” for the new friends joining the class and give it as a gift? Start by folding the origami in half into a triangle twice, then fold it into a shape like a slender flower bouquet.
Next, cut it into a shape inspired by cherry blossom petals and open it once.
You’ll finish it so it can open and close, so create the necessary creases for that.
It’s complete when you align it so that the cherry blossom shape formed in the center becomes the closure.
Write your message in the area that opens at this part.
A cute bush warbler you can carry on your back!NEW!
Here’s an idea for a display where you can place another origami creation, like an animal, on its back.
First, fold the paper in half into a triangle twice, then open it once.
Fold both ends up toward the crease that formed in the center.
Next, turn it over and fold up the open section, then fold up the previously folded section in the same direction.
Open one of the parts you folded later to form a small square, then make a beak to create the bush warbler’s face.
Fold back the large flaring section and shape it to form the bush warbler’s belly.
Fold in the extra corners to make the wings, glue any parts that tend to open, and you’re done.
Add the bush warbler’s eyes with round stickers or by drawing them with a pen.
Place your other origami creations on the wing section!
In conclusion
April origami features many spring-themed motifs that are easy even for preschoolers to try. As you fold seasonal creations like tulips and butterflies together with your child, take your time to enjoy the feel of working with your fingers and the fun of colors. Display the finished pieces, and a touch of spring will brighten your room.