[April] Spring Origami for Kids: A Collection of Simple and Cute Ideas
April, when you can feel the warmth of spring, is also a season when nature flourishes, with cherry blossoms blooming and plants bursting with color.
It’s also a time when many children starting new lives at elementary schools, kindergartens, and nurseries have more opportunities to enjoy origami.
In this article, we’ve gathered easy origami ideas with an April theme.
From creatures you might find in springtime parks and gardens to cute decorations, we’ll introduce origami that will brighten up any room!
Give these April origami projects a try and enjoy the arrival of spring indoors, too.
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[April] Spring Origami for Kids: A Collection of Simple & Cute Ideas (21–30)
Japanese bush warbler

This is a bush warbler origami idea that you can make in about a minute once you get used to it.
First, prepare a pale green sheet of origami paper that evokes a bush warbler.
Then fold it a few times to finish.
Because it’s three-dimensional, it will have a presence even if you just set it somewhere.
The look is quite simple, so you might like to add wings or a face as you prefer.
By the way, female bush warblers are slightly smaller than males.
As a reference, making two in different sizes and displaying them together would look cute.
pencil

Some of you may be thinking about folding origami decorations for kindergarten or school entrance ceremonies.
One recommendation is pencil origami.
This idea involves folding one end of the paper into a triangle to make it look like a pencil.
If you use brightly colored paper, you can make colored pencils, too.
Try displaying them with the wish that the children will study a lot and draw many pictures.
Since they’re long and narrow, you can also use them like tanzaku strips or attach them to the chest like name tags.
[April] Spring Origami for Kids: Simple & Cute Idea Collection (31–40)
dandelion

Is there anyone who wants to try a slightly more complex origami project? If so, I recommend the dandelion idea.
The biggest feature of this dandelion origami is the number of steps involved.
You actually combine seven sheets of origami paper to recreate a dandelion in fine detail.
Even the leaf shapes look just like the real thing, so if you make it well, it’s sure to impress.
The dandelion’s flower language is “sincere love,” so I think it’s also perfect as a gift for someone.
Give it a try!
horsetail

Let’s try folding a horsetail (tsukushi), which leaves a strong impression in children’s songs like “Tsukushi ga Deta yo.” The folding method matters, but in this idea the choice of paper is also an important factor.
If you use paper in a color close to that beige hue, it will really enhance the atmosphere.
Also, when you think of tsukushi, you often picture them growing in clusters, right? It could be fun to make many and recreate that scene.
In that case, it might be a good idea to buy a pack of beige origami paper in advance.
Bee

Let’s make an origami bee inspired by the cute bees that appear in flower fields.
With this idea, you can also enjoy elements like drawing.
First, use yellow origami paper to create the bee’s basic shape.
At this stage, it might not quite look like a bee yet.
So, finish it by adding the bee’s characteristic black stripes and drawing its face.
Depending on how you draw it, it can turn out with a cute vibe.
Think about what kind of bee you want to make as you work on it.
heart

Here’s a heart origami idea that might come in handy for entrance and graduation ceremonies.
With this idea, you can fold a beautiful heart from a single sheet of origami paper.
Its hallmark is that even the curved top is recreated perfectly.
You could give it as a gift to express gratitude or affection, or stick several on the wall to create a lively atmosphere.
Since the steps are simple, it’s also fun to prepare a wide range of colors.
How about red or pink, or even green and blue?
ribbon

This is a ribbon origami that you can master quickly because the steps are simple.
Prepare origami paper in your favorite colors, such as red or pink, and fold it into a ribbon shape.
Since you won’t need scissors or glue, it’s easy to try.
It would also be great for decorating a gift for someone.
As for ways to customize the ribbon origami, you can use patterned paper or change the size.
Try different options depending on the occasion.
You can probably make a bow tie with the same folding method, too.


