[Childcare] Make it in April! Recommended easy origami folds
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.
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[Childcare] Let’s make it in April! Recommended easy origami folds (71–80)
clover
When spring comes, clover spreads across the fields.
The four-leaf clover, a symbol of luck and love, is perfect for wall decorations.
Prepare green origami paper, then fold it into a triangle with the green side facing inward.
Open the pocket as you would when folding a crane and flatten it into a square.
Fold the bottom corner up to the center, then fold upward where the crease lines intersect.
While pinching the center, open it up and fold the middle inward.
After that, fold each section back while slightly overlapping them and shape the leaves, and you’re done.
Adding butterflies or flowers alongside it will give it a spring-like touch.
Flower
Why not make realistic flowers and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere? In this idea, you’ll combine folded and cut parts to create lifelike blossoms.
Start by deciding which flower you want to make, then look for helpful websites or videos for reference.
Most flowers can be made, so feel free to choose whatever you like.
You can also have fun by making many and arranging them like a bouquet instead of just a single stem.
Another fun aspect of this idea is that you can show your individuality—try color combinations that don’t exist in real life, for example.
rabbit
Here’s an origami rabbit—the quintessential cute animal! First, crease the paper along the diagonals, then fold up the bottom edge about 1.5 cm.
Flip it over and fold up the section you just made once more, then fold both sides toward the center line.
To make the face round, fold the bottom and side corners inward, and bend the tips so the ears match in shape.
Turn it back to the front, fold the top corner of the face to the back, and draw in the eyes, mouth, and cheeks to finish! Once you’ve mastered making this cute rabbit, you’ll probably want to try all kinds of other animals too.
butterfly
Let’s make a cute butterfly out of origami, fluttering around flowers! Fold a sheet of origami paper in half in your favorite color, then fold the opposite edges toward the center crease.
Next, turn it vertically and fold it in half again, then fold toward the center line in the same way.
Open the top and bottom, change the orientation, and spread the left and right sides further to bring it closer to a butterfly shape.
Before you know it, you’ll have a butterfly that looks ready to take flight! Let’s enjoy a spring-like origami craft while carefully supporting the detailed folding steps.
pansy
Pansies, which you often see in flower beds at kindergartens and daycare centers, are probably one of the flowers most familiar to children, aren’t they? Let’s make those pansies with origami! Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the two end corners up to meet the top point.
Fold all the corners inward to complete one petal.
Make five identical pieces, glue them together, and draw the distinctive pansy pattern to create a flower you’ll recognize! Flowers we casually see every day can feel more special when we make them ourselves with origami.
four-leaf clover
This is an origami four-leaf clover that brings happiness.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold it into a triangle again, and open the pocket section into a square.
Open it vertically to form a diamond, shape it like a throwing star, and then continue with small folds to create the clover’s rounded look.
If you fill the classroom wall with this happy motif, a warm, cozy feeling will come naturally! If you prepare several shades of green origami with slightly different tones, the result will look even more vibrant.
You might even hear the kids say, “Let’s go look for four-leaf clovers!”
rapeseed blossoms
This is an origami rapeseed flower that brings a cozy feeling with its soft, gentle yellow blossoms.
Fold the paper into a triangle with the yellow side inside, then fold into another triangle and open the pocket into a square.
Fold it in half, cut along a curved line, then fold one corner about 1 cm and start to open it out.
Mountain-fold the square formed in the center, fold it up again, then make a small fold on one side and open it—your three-dimensional rapeseed flower is complete! Why not decorate an entire wall with lots of these origami rapeseed flowers to recreate a spring scene in your classroom?
In conclusion
We introduced some recommended origami ideas for April.
There were many themed around springtime nature and insects.
Adjust the folding steps and paper size according to the children’s ages and interests.
It can also be fun to go for a walk with the children before making them, and observe various flowers and insects together first! Be sure to enjoy origami with the children while feeling the spring season.