[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] Make it in April! Recommended easy origami folds (91–100)
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.
Apple
Let’s make round, cute apples! Here are some origami apple ideas.
You’ll need red or yellow-green origami paper, quarter-sized pieces of brown and green origami paper, and craft glue.
It’s perfect for a spring theme and a wonderful hands-on activity to enjoy with children.
By making apples with red or yellow-green paper and using brown and green paper for the leaf and stem, kids can develop color recognition and fine motor skills.
For the more complicated steps, try them together with a parent or teacher to encourage communication.
With spring-like motifs, you’ll have a fun time nurturing creativity!
swallowtail butterfly
Enjoy the process of drawing the patterns as you make it! Here’s an idea featuring a swallowtail butterfly.
Swallowtails are a beautiful type of butterfly that can be seen from around April to October, known for their striking wing patterns.
Because of their beauty, they’re especially popular and loved by many people.
This time, let’s make a swallowtail butterfly with origami.
You’ll need black origami paper and a black pen.
It’s a good idea to look at a field guide or similar reference while drawing the patterns.
Smile Flower
Spring is the season when it gets warmer and insects and plants come to life, isn’t it? Among the flowers that show us their cute faces in spring, this time I’ll show you how to make a smiling “Smile Flower.” First, fold the paper in half both ways to make creases, then open it.
Fold all four corners toward the center point.
Once that’s done, repeat the same step one more time.
Next, fold down each of the corners gathered at the center one by one.
Try folding as if you’re opening flower petals.
Fold down the inner corners in the same way, and you’re finished.
Lastly, draw a cheerful smile in the center of the flower!
A butterfly you can clip into a notebook
It’s great that it can also be used as a bookmark for picture books! Here’s an idea for a butterfly that clips onto your notebook.
This clip-on butterfly is a cute item that’s perfect for picture books and notebooks.
You can make it with origami in your favorite colors and patterns, so both the crafting process and using it as a bookmark are sure to be exciting! It’s especially handy when you’re using picture books or notebooks with lots of pages.
It will lift your spirits when you open your notebook or book, so give it a try!
grasshopper
It’s exciting that you can make this with just one sheet of origami paper! Here’s a grasshopper idea to try.
Grasshoppers are known for living mainly in grasslands and fields, and for their incredible jumping power.
They can fly, but many children have probably seen grasshoppers mostly walking or hopping to get around.
This time, let’s make a grasshopper using a single sheet of origami.
All you need is light green origami paper.
Be sure to fold carefully, aligning the corners and edges precisely.
Give it a try!
Origami butterfly folded in half
Make the most of double-sided origami! Here’s an idea for folding butterflies using half a sheet of origami paper.
Double-sided origami refers to paper that has different colors or patterns on the front and back.
Regular origami paper usually has color or patterns on one side and white on the other, but double-sided paper is distinctive because both sides feature different colors or designs.
This time, let’s make butterflies that really showcase the charm of double-sided origami.
You can make two butterflies from a single sheet of paper.
Since scissors are used partway through, be sure to work together with a teacher or guardian.