[April] Spring Origami for Kids: A Collection of Simple and Cute Ideas

ladybug

Origami 'Ladybug' [Easy] [Ages 3 and up] [Craft]

Here’s an idea for folding a ladybug, which you often see in spring.

Use red origami paper and let the white back side show to create the head.

Once the shape is done, stick on black round stickers to make the spots.

By the way, it’s also nice to fold flowers and greenery to go with the ladybug.

Try recreating a scene where it’s perched on a flower or plant.

If you glue cut-out grass onto construction paper and then attach the ladybug on top, it creates a nice atmosphere.

Incidentally, a ladybug with seven black spots is called a seven-spotted ladybug (in Japanese, “Nanahoshi Tentō”).

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clover

How to make a simple clover

Let’s try expressing clover—at its peak in April—using origami.

For this idea, you’ll use two sheets of green origami paper.

We’ll make a four-leaf clover: each sheet creates two leaves, and you’ll combine them to complete the piece.

Four-leaf clovers are considered lucky, so they’re perfect as a gift for someone close to you or as a decoration.

By the way, there’s also a way to fold a three-leaf clover, so if you’re interested, look it up.

You can even display it together with the four-leaf version.

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Easter egg

[Origami] Easy with just one sheet! Cute Easter Bunny Egg Folding Method / Bunny Egg, Easter Bunny, Spring Origami Easter Egg

Easter is a festival that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It takes place in spring, and rabbits and eggs are considered its symbols.

Let’s incorporate Easter into our crafts! Here, we introduce how to make a bunny Easter egg using a single sheet of origami paper.

The colored side of the paper becomes the egg portion, so using bright colors or various patterned origami will make it look extra cute.

Make lots of them and line them up as decorations to instantly brighten up your room.

Be sure to try making them together with children!

butterfly

[Origami] Easy and cute butterfly tutorial! A 3D fold that even kids can do

You can make this butterfly using just one sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper in half and open it, then fold the top and bottom edges to the center crease.

Turn the paper vertically, fold it in half again and open it, then fold to the center the same way.

Next, fold the paper into a triangle twice so that you create an X-shaped set of creases.

Go back to the step where you folded the paper to the center, open it up, and squash-fold to form boat shapes at the top and bottom.

Fold the left and right sides of the lower boat down toward the center line, flip the paper top-to-bottom, then turn it over.

Fold the bottom edge of the boat up to meet the bases of the two top triangles, flip it top-to-bottom again, and turn it over.

Slightly fold the left and right corners of the square section inward, then fold along the center line.

Finally, fold the overlapping layers on both sides up diagonally, and you’re done!

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Tulip

[Origami Tulip] Very Easy Way to Make It 💙 Step-by-Step Explanation — How to make very simple tulip origami

Let’s make a tulip, a classic spring flower.

First, take a red sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle twice, then open up the second fold.

Fold the bottom left and right corners up diagonally so they land just outside the center crease, and flip the paper over.

Fold the left, right, and bottom corners inward by about 1 centimeter to complete the flower.

Next, use green origami paper to make the stem and leaves.

Again, fold it into a triangle twice, then open up the second fold.

Fold the left and right corners down toward the center line.

Fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner; it should look like two triangles sitting on a boat.

Slightly open the top corners of those triangles to the sides to finish the stem and leaves.

Finally, attach the flower to the stem!

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cherry tree

[Spring Origami] Simple and Easy ☆ How to Make a Cherry Tree [Origami] Cherry Tree

Let’s fold a cute, rounded cherry blossom tree with origami.

Prepare one sheet each of pink and brown origami paper.

For the cherry blossom portion, use the pink paper.

As you crease, fold the corners inward, paying attention to balance as you go.

The key is to finish with an overall rounded shape.

For the tree trunk, fold the left and right corners toward the center, then fold the top and bottom edges on the opposite side toward the center as well.

Using your fingertips makes the folds easier.

Once you’ve shaped and adjusted the branches, glue the cherry blossom part on, and it’s complete.

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flower bracelet

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@sachimama_asobi ← See my other posts here A cute flower bracelet 🌸 Today we’re making a cute flower bracelet using just one sheet of origami paper 💐 Besides origami paper, you’ll need scissors and round stickers 💓 Try making it in your favorite colors ☺️✨ +——————————————+ I’m Sachi-mama, mom to three energetic boys aged 8, 6, and 2 ❀ I share easy crafts and play ideas with kids using 100-yen items, natural materials, and recyclables. Feel free to like and follow! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlaywork　 Play with children#I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami#papercraftSpring craftsorigamiTranslation#Flower　Flower BraceletTulip　Spring flowers#Flower　#CuteFlowerFoldingMethod

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How about making a springtime flower bracelet out of origami? Believe it or not, you can make it with just one sheet of paper.

As for the instructions, the petal part is a bit detailed.

But since all four sections are folded the same way, give it a try! You can also add variations to suit children’s ages and stages of development.

It might be fun to prepare a few motifs in advance—such as cherry blossoms, tulips, or four-leaf clovers—and let the kids choose whichever motif they like to attach to the bracelet they made.

Wearing a bright, festive bracelet on a walk is sure to put you in an even happier mood.

paper flower cutting

All the spring flowers are here! How about enjoying some paper-cut flower crafts? This activity is perfect for children who have gotten good at using scissors.

By changing how you fold and cut, you can make all kinds of flowers like moss phlox, pansies, and fleabane.

It would be lovely to create the spring flowers the kids discover on a walk, too.

You can almost see their excitement as they work: “What happens if I cut here?” “What shape will it be when I open it?” Make lots of spring flowers and enjoy the feeling of the season!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The classic picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar is packed with fun tricks and educational elements we want children to learn, all within a delightful story.

It’s a beloved classic that has been cherished around the world for many years.

How about making a Hungry Caterpillar out of origami and playing with it? It’s designed to stretch out with a boing when you pull it, so kids are sure to be thrilled! It does take patience since you need to make many small parts and assemble them, but if the children help with making the pieces, you’ll have it finished in no time.

Use large origami paper and you can even make a giant caterpillar.

Be sure to make an adorable caterpillar together and have fun playing with it!

randoseru (Japanese elementary school backpack)

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Let’s make it! A school backpack with a single sheet of origami paper 🎒🌸 Note: For this backpack, you’ll use one sheet of origami paper, scissors, and glue. My second son is about to have his kindergarten graduation, and his elementary school entrance ceremony is in April☺️ We ordered his backpack a bit late, so it won’t arrive until March 😂 Also, thank you so much to everyone who answered my question about “backpack colors” in my stories the other day 🥰 There were so many colors—it was so much fun! 💓 Be sure to make one with your favorite color in origami too!! Since you’ll be using scissors and glue and there are some small, detailed steps, please help your child if you’re making it together ☺️ +……………………………………+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three energetic boys ages 8, 6, and 2❀´- I share easy crafts and play ideas with kids using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like and follow! +……………………………………+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlaywork　 Play with children#I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami#papercraftRandoseru (Japanese school backpack)　#Randoseru OrigamiEntrance Ceremony　graduation ceremony (for kindergarten/preschool)　#How to make a randoseruorigamiTranslation

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Looks just like the real thing! How about making a miniature randoseru (Japanese school backpack)? These days, more and more elementary school children carry randoseru not only in red or black, but in a wide variety of colors like pink, purple, green, and blue.

Many new first graders are surely excited about going to school with their favorite color! You can make this miniature randoseru with a single sheet of origami paper, so pick a color you like and give it a try.

It’s folded in three parts—the storage compartment, the shoulder straps, and the flap—so it’s fun to divide up the tasks and make it together with your child.

Fold it while packing in lots of excitement and anticipation for school life.