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

snow pea

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Here’s an easy origami vegetable: snow peas.

All you need is two colors of origami paper (light green and dark green) and some glue.

First, fold the light green paper in half twice, open it, and check the crease lines.

Fold all four corners toward the center, then fold only the top and bottom edges toward the center once more, and fold the piece in half.

Next, fold the dark green paper in half twice, then fold it diagonally along the creases to make the stem.

Insert the two pieces together and glue them to finish.

It’s quick and easy to make, so give it a try!

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a bouquet of tulips

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Tulip Bouquet for Graduation and School Entrance ♡ With Ribbon, Message Card, and Wrapping

Fun to make and delightful to receive! Here are some ideas for a bouquet of tulips.

What you’ll need: origami paper in your favorite colors cut into quarters, origami paper for the stems, origami paper for the wrapping, a ribbon made from origami paper, scissors, and glue.

The appeal of this idea is that the steps are simple and easy to follow.

For the stems, you can trim and shape them with scissors, so don’t worry if things shift a bit as you fold! For the wrapping paper, using patterned origami paper works nicely too.

Feel free to get creative and add your own touches!

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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cabbage white (butterfly)

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

A cabbage white butterfly made with origami gives a bright and cute impression.

After creasing the top and bottom of the paper, fold toward the center.

Tuck from the back to shape it, then open it to the front again.

Make creases at the top and bottom, fold in half, then open it once more to check the creases.

Using these creases as a guide, slowly open it from the inside while imagining the butterfly’s wings.

When shaping the wings, rounding the corners will create a softer look.

Finally, draw patterns with a pen for a more realistic finish.

Since some steps require fine adjustments, it’s recommended to make it together with teachers or friends.

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pencil

How to Make a Pencil: Origami for Kindergarten and School Entrance Ceremonies

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.

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dandelion

April flower in origami: how to fold a 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!

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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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