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[Childcare] Make it in April! Recommended easy origami folds

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

In April, when the new school year begins, children at daycare and kindergarten start life in a new environment, and some may feel nervous or even cry.

So this time, we’re sharing origami ideas perfect for April that will bring smiles to their faces.

There are plenty of motifs that capture the warmth of spring—flowers and insects, of course, as well as fruits and animals associated with Easter! Find something you’d love to make with the children and give it a try.

If you display their creations on the wall, you can enjoy spring indoors, too! Surrounded by a springtime atmosphere, we hope you can start a wonderful year with warm, cheerful feelings.

[Childcare] Make it in April! Recommended easy origami folding methods (61–70)

Sitting bunny

Cute whether you stand it up for display or decorate a flat surface like a card! Let me show you an idea for a sitting bunny.

All you need to prepare is a single sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.

Its neat, simple, and charming finish is part of the appeal.

Since you can make it with just one sheet in a color you like, preparation is easy and it’s simple to work on during activities.

The finished bunny can stand on its own, adding a festive touch to your room.

It also looks great glued onto flat surfaces like cards or construction paper.

The folding steps aren’t too difficult, and once you master them, you can enjoy making it with friends.

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Balloon Rabbit

How to fold the origami “Balloon Rabbit”

Balloon Rabbit

Those perky little ears are so cute! Let me introduce an idea for making a balloon bunny out of origami.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, and a pen.

It looks adorable and is a fun origami project for kids! The balloon part refers to the traditional origami water bomb.

The folding takes a bit of ingenuity, but once finished, you get a three-dimensional bunny with a lively look.

Balloon bunnies are charming as decorations and fun to play with, so give it a try!

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shiitake mushroom

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shiitake mushroom

That big shiitake cap is so fun! Here’s an idea for making a shiitake mushroom out of origami.

All you need is brown origami paper plus a pen or colored pencils.

The main focus is the cap-like part of the mushroom.

There are many steps that involve making creases, but it’s simple and easy to follow.

What’s more, adding faces or expressions to the finished mushroom with pens or colored pencils really sparks creativity.

Give it a try and let your kids’ individuality shine.

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Puku-Puku Strawberry

Let’s make a cute, puffy strawberry using tissue paper! You’ll need a clear gift bag, red or pink tissue paper, round stickers, and colored construction paper.

First, crumple the tissue paper into balls and fill the gift bag.

Seal the top of the bag with cellophane tape, then tape the bottom corners so the bag forms a pointed strawberry shape.

Use round stickers to represent the strawberry seeds.

Finally, cut a leafy cap shape out of green construction paper and attach it with double-sided tape to finish.

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Puchi-puchi butterfly

As spring arrives, we see butterflies more often, don’t we? Let’s make springtime butterflies using bubble wrap! We’ll use the bubble wrap to create the wings.

Cut the bubble wrap into rectangles and draw butterfly patterns on it with permanent markers.

It could be fun to draw on either the bumpy side or the smooth, flat side on the back.

Pinch the center tightly with a pipe cleaner to form the middle, then make the butterfly’s body and face with colored paper and glue them on to finish.

You can also use a pipe cleaner to create the antennae.

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Origami Tulip

Seasonal flowers and motifs are often incorporated into craft play with origami.

This time, how about folding a tulip in origami—a cute flower with a plump bloom? There are various ways to fold it, but a relatively simple method I recommend is: first fold into a triangle, then fold that triangle in half again, open it once, fold both sides inward symmetrically, and finally tuck three corners inward to finish.

Just like in the children’s song “Tulips,” try making lots in bright red, white, and yellow!

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Sakura tree made with transparent origami

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Here’s what we’re sharing this time: “A Sakura Tree with a Stained-Glass Look Using Transparent Origami”! It’s an arranged version of our popular posts “Colorful Autumn Tree” and “Christmas Tree.” This time it’s back as a cherry blossom tree. The cherry blossom season is coming, isn’t it? Are you going flower viewing? It’s easy and cute to make at home or in the classroom, so I’d be happy if you copy it and give it a try! 😊#March production #April Production Nursery teacher / Childcare worker #Nursery School Craft #SpringCrafts #Spring crafts
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I want to decorate a sunny windowsill! Here’s an idea for making a cherry blossom tree using transparent origami paper.

You’ll need brown construction paper, scissors, glue, transparent origami paper or colored cellophane, a clear file (plastic sleeve), and a cherry blossom-shaped frame made from construction paper.

Traditional-style cherry blossom crafts are lovely, but why not use this idea to create bright, stylish blossoms? Displayed by the window, they’ll sparkle in the sunlight and give off a different, delightful vibe.

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