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Enjoy August with preschoolers using origami! A collection of summer-perfect ideas

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Something to try with preschoolers this summer! Here, we’ll introduce easy origami perfect for August that even young children can enjoy.

There are plenty of projects that turn into wonderful creations with just a few steps, like lively sea fish, cicadas, and morning glories.

If you make them with colorful origami paper, your room will transform into a summery space! We also recommend turning the creations into a wall display.

Spend a pleasant time folding origami with the children.

Their smiles when they say “I did it!” will surely warm your heart.

Enjoy August with Preschoolers Using Origami! A Collection of Perfect Summer Ideas (1–10)

An easy way to fold a whale

[Preschool Craft] Summer project! We’ll show you an easy way to fold a whale with origami!

An easy way to fold a whale

Let’s try making one with a single sheet of origami! Here are some easy ideas for folding a whale.

How about creating a whale that swims gracefully through the vast ocean? It’ll be exciting to add facial details with crayons or pens once you’ve finished.

All you need is one sheet of blue-toned origami paper, such as light blue, plus crayons or pens.

If you plan to mount your work on construction paper for display, prepare a sheet of construction paper as well.

It could be fun to have the kids draw the ocean they imagine on the construction paper and then let the finished whale float on it.

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cute corn

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Corn is in season in the summer, and it’s sweet and delicious, isn’t it? Here’s how to make a corn cob using two sheets of origami paper.

Stack green and yellow origami so the colors show, fold it into a triangle, and make a crease.

Fold both sides of the paper toward the center line.

Then partially open the folded corners outward halfway to create the corn husk.

Adjust the balance between the corn kernels and the husk, and you’re done.

Try drawing a face to make your own original summer corn!

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Penguin you can make with two sheets of origami paper

I will show you how to make a cute penguin that feels cool for summer.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper, round stickers, and glue, and let’s get started.

We’ll begin with the penguin’s face.

Take one sheet of origami and fold one corner by about one third.

Flip it over, then fold the left, right, and bottom edges to form the shape of the penguin’s face.

For the body, fold the left and right sides of the origami diagonally, flip it over, then fold up the tip of the bottom section to finish.

Attach the face and body together, then add the beak, eyes, and facial expression to create your cute penguin.

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August Fun with Origami for Preschoolers! A Collection of Perfect Summer Ideas (11–20)

Stag beetles you can enjoy with a three-year-old

[Origami] Summer origami “Stag Beetle” to make with a 3-year-old child

Stag beetles you can enjoy with a three-year-old

A summer favorite! Here are some stag beetle ideas you can enjoy with 3-year-olds.

Some preschools and families may already be raising stag beetles or rhinoceros beetles.

Many children are fascinated by their glossy texture and cool horns and jaws.

This time, let’s make a stag beetle out of origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and a pen.

The steps are a bit complex, but the time spent experimenting together with parents or teachers will make wonderful memories.

Give it a try and include it in your activities!

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Easy way to fold a crab (origami)

How to Fold Origami [Crab]: Easy Origami Folding How-to Video Series [ORIGAMing]

Easy way to fold a crab (origami)

Here’s how to make a crab out of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and let’s get started.

Fold it in half into a square twice, then open the pocket to puff it up and squash-fold it into a triangle.

Make the crab’s legs and claws while aligning them with the center line.

The key is to make sharp creases as you fold.

You can add a face or patterns to the finished crab to create your own original design—it’s highly recommended.

Try making your own crabs and sticking them onto poster paper to create a large wall display!

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Cute seashell

How to Make Origami: A Simple and Cute Seashell (For Kids!) – Origami Shell

Cute seashell

Let’s make a summery, seasonal seashell out of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper.

Fold the paper in half, then fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.

Fold toward the center crease again.

Flip it over and further fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.

Open the paper, fold the corners, and shape the whole piece into a seashell.

The overall crease lines represent the lines of the shell, giving it a more three-dimensional look.

The finished seashell is also great to incorporate into crafts that evoke an underwater scene.

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Perfect for summer! Watermelon

[Origami] Summer origami “watermelon” to make with a 3-year-old child

Perfect for summer! Watermelon

When you think of summer, you think of watermelon! Let’s make a summer watermelon out of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and a felt-tip pen.

Fold the paper in half, then fold up the four corners slightly.

Fold the sections between the corners.

Flip it over and slightly fold the corners again.

Fold the paper in half so that the colored side shows, and your delicious watermelon is complete.

Draw the seeds with the felt-tip pen to finish your tasty-looking watermelon! It might also be fun to use different colors of origami paper to make a colorful variety of watermelons.

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