[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 folding methods (21–30)
Cherry blossom petal wreath
Make it with origami! Here’s an idea for a cherry blossom petal wreath.
All you need are eight quarter-size sheets of origami paper and glue.
The cherry blossom petals made from origami look adorably connected! Using just one shade of pink is nice, but it’s also lovely to mix in petals made from light pink or white origami paper.
Using traditional Japanese-patterned paper can change the vibe even more, so it’s highly recommended.
It’s a perfect idea to decorate your room wall or entryway!
bug cage
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It’s just like a real bug cage! Let me share an idea for making and displaying a paper bug cage.
You’ll need light blue origami paper, yellow-green origami paper, scissors, glue, and a white pen.
This idea features making separate parts—the handle, lid, and basket—and then gluing them together.
When you assemble them, align the crease lines to stick them on straight.
You can also adjust the colors of the origami to match any bug cage you have at home or in the classroom.
Give it a try!
[Childcare] Let's make it in April! Recommended easy origami folds (31–40)
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Hardworking and strong enough to carry things heavier than their own bodies! Let’s make an ant out of origami.
You’ll need origami paper in colors like black or gray, plus a pen and round stickers.
Ants become active from spring to summer, so you probably see them often when you go for a walk.
There are also many songs and picture books about ants! Making an ant with origami at such times is recommended because it helps clarify the aim of the activity.
The steps are simple and easy to follow! Drawing the legs and eyes will make it even cuter.
cabbage white butterfly
Distinctive black spots! Here’s an idea for making a cabbage white butterfly out of origami.
Let’s create a cute butterfly that flutters in spring.
The key to this idea is the step where you slip your fingers between the layers of origami and gently open it up.
After making firm creases, open the paper.
Once it’s finished, add patterns with a black pen, colored pencils, or round stickers to make it look even nicer! Try displaying it together with paper flowers and other spring crafts.
pill bug
Pill bugs are a huge hit with kids! Let me introduce an idea for making pill bugs out of origami.
All you need is origami paper in colors like gray or black.
When you think of pill bugs, you picture them in moist places, like under fallen leaves or stones.
Many children probably enjoy playing outside while searching for pill bugs, don’t they? The key to this method is the step where you make an accordion fold, shifting it slightly each time.
It captures the pill bug’s characteristics and gives a realistic finish!
strawberry
Recreate a delicious-looking strawberry with origami! Fold the paper into a triangle along the diagonal creases, then fold both corners in so they meet at the center of the base.
Tuck the tips inward to round the corners, and in no time you’ll have a strawberry.
Attach a calyx piece folded into a flattened star shape, add little seeds, and your origami strawberry is complete! If you make this popular fruit together during craft time and decorate the classroom walls, it might spark more interest in origami—kids may say, “I want to try making other things too!”
bamboo shoot
Let’s make bamboo shoots—one of the ingredients that come into season in spring—out of origami! First, crease the paper with a cross fold, then fold the edges toward the center line and unfold.
Fold the bottom edge up to the nearest crease, flip the paper over and rotate it upside down, then fold the bottom edge up to the topmost crease.
After that, continue folding to mimic the overlapping layers of the outer skins, and your origami bamboo shoot is complete.
For children who only know bamboo shoots from picture books or as pieces in their side dishes, making one with origami may help them better imagine what they look like in real life.