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

horsetail

How to fold the origami “Tsukushi” (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.

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rapeseed blossoms

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Here’s a charming rapeseed blossom craft idea that will brighten your day.

“Nanohana” isn’t a specific species name; it’s a general term for flowers in the Brassica genus.

Familiar examples include the blossoms that appear on broccoli and cabbage.

Let’s try making nanohana with origami.

The process is fairly simple: fold the paper and then finish it by cutting with scissors.

You should end up with a flower shape featuring four rounded petals.

Yellow gives it a nanohana look, but changing the color can represent other flowers as well.

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strawberry

[Origami] Easy and Cute Strawberry Folding Method – Origami Strawberry [Food]

Let’s make sweet and tasty strawberries out of origami.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the corners to create a rounded strawberry shape.

Attach a calyx made from green origami paper and draw the seeds, and you’ll have a delicious-looking strawberry! If the calyx part is a bit tricky because the folding is somewhat complex, the teacher can step in to help, or you can cut a calyx shape out of construction paper and glue it on.

Displaying tiny mini strawberries made from small origami paper alongside larger strawberries made from regular origami paper also looks adorable.

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cherry blossom

[Origami] Spring Cherry Blossom Origami to Make with a 3-Year-Old: ☆Ornament☆ [Origami] Spring “Cherry Blossoms” made with a 3-year-old child.

Here’s an idea for making beautiful cherry blossoms with branches.

You’ll need two sheets of pink origami paper, two sheets for the branches, scissors, and glue or double-sided tape.

Fold the pink origami paper and then cut it with scissors to create the cherry blossoms.

To add depth, the key is to refold the cut cherry blossoms to create creases! For the branches, you can combine two sheets of origami paper and adjust the shape, which is a great way to express individual creativity.

Give it a try and make your own beautiful cherry blossoms with branches!

Broccoli

How to fold an origami broccoli [Vegetables] Origami Broccoli

An origami broccoli is a fun project that lets you get familiar with vegetables as you fold.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice, then open it again.

Flip it over and crease along the center—these creases will guide the shaping.

Close both sides along the creases, then fold up from the bottom to form the broccoli’s stem.

Fold down the top corner, and tuck in the four corners finely to create a rounded, fluffy broccoli shape.

Finally, fold the central tip slightly to the back for a more three-dimensional, realistic finish.

Displaying several finished broccolis together can make for enjoyable food education and bring out a stronger sense of the spring season.

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