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Origami perfect for April! A collection of ideas recommended for preschoolers (around age 4–5)

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.

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!

Perfect Origami for April! A Collection of Recommended Ideas for Preschoolers (Ages 4–5) (11–20)

A cute bush warbler you can carry on your back!

One Sheet of Origami [Bush Warbler] Origami Japanese nightingale (warbler)

A cute bush warbler you can carry on your back!

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!

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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.