[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 (41–50)
small bird
Spring is a season when you have many chances to encounter adorable little birds.
Imagine a small bird singing with a beautiful voice, and let’s make one with origami.
Fold the paper into a triangle and open it.
Fold both sides in to meet the crease.
Fold the top triangular part to the back, then fold the top corner toward the center line.
Open it once and spread the pocket to flatten the fold.
Fold the pointed bottom part up, then fold it back down, and fold the whole piece in half to shape it—your little bird is complete.
Draw the eyes and cheeks with a pen to make it extra cute.
Easy and cute! Horse origami
Fold the origami paper in half twice to make a square, crease well, then unfold.
Next, fold the left and right edges to meet the center crease.
Flip the paper over, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the center line.
Fold that raised section back down to align with the bottom edge, and flip the paper over again.
Now fold all four corners inward to form triangles.
Open the pocket in the middle of the bottom triangle and squash it flat; then fold the two lower corners of the opened section into small triangles to create the horse’s nose.
For the top triangle, open the folded part and squash it into a diamond, then fold only the upper half downward.
Make a mountain fold about 7 mm wide, and along that crease, cut slits from the center of the triangle outward to both sides.
Open the cut section into a rectangle, tuck the two top corners to the back, and reform it into a triangle.
Flip this triangle to the other side and make diagonal pleated folds to form the mane.
Fold up the remaining lower triangle of the diamond to make the ears, and tuck the left and right edges inward to create the horse’s long, slender outline.
Finally, fold the corners to refine the outline, and you’re done!
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.
Butterflies made with two colors of origami
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The round wing shape is so cute! Here’s an idea for making a butterfly using two colors of origami paper.
By giving the wings a rounded shape, you’ll create a sweet, gentle-looking butterfly.
It’s a great idea when you want to make a soft, airy-feeling butterfly! What you’ll need: two sheets of origami paper, masking tape, scissors, and a stapler.
The steps are simple: round off the corners of the two sheets, accordion-fold them, then attach them together to finish.
Be sure to handle the scissors and stapler with care.
Movable butterfly
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Let’s flap the wings and play! Here’s an idea for a butterfly you can move.
A butterfly’s wings are very flexible—they spread beautifully when it flies and seem to ride the wind in an elegant dance.
This time, let’s make a light and graceful butterfly out of origami.
All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.
Since there aren’t many steps, it’s an easy project for kids to try! Choosing origami paper with your favorite colors or patterns is fun, and decorating the finished butterfly with pens or stickers sounds great, too!
simple butterfly
Create a beautifully shaped form! Here are some easy butterfly ideas.
Butterflies are known for their beautiful patterns and vivid colors, and the way they flutter as they fly has a captivating charm, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a butterfly with a beautiful form using simple steps.
Although the process is straightforward, it’s a three-dimensional project, so children who are used to mostly two-dimensional creations may feel a bit confused.
It’s reassuring if teachers or guardians can help them finish it in 3D together.
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.