Have fun in August! A collection of summer origami ideas recommended for preschoolers (4–5 years old)
Summer’s real heat is just around the corner! How about spending some fun time with cool, refreshing origami? Here, we’re sharing origami ideas brimming with seasonal flair, perfect for August.
Fans, shaved ice, corn, fish, and more—plenty of creations that capture the spirit of summer.
Spread out the origami with your kids and watch their imaginations grow as you enjoy a creative crafting time together.
Display the finished pieces as cherished summer memories, or use them to decorate your walls with a breezy, cool vibe.
Enjoy summer origami with your children!
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Enjoy in August! Summer Origami Ideas Recommended for Preschoolers (Ages 4–5) (11–20)
Watermelon that fits in your pocket
We’re introducing a cute watermelon origami that’s like a little pocket that can hold anything.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by folding it horizontally.
Then open it up and make creases along the center line.
Flip it over and fold the top, bottom, left, and right corners to meet the second crease from the top.
To shape it like a watermelon, fold each section in order while checking where to fold.
While adjusting the shape, create the pocket.
For the inside (the red part of the watermelon), use red origami paper and fold it to fit the pocket.
Layer the two parts together, and it’s complete.
Ice cream that can also be used on walls
Perfect for a class of four-year-olds! Here are some ice cream craft ideas that can also be used for wall displays.
When you think of hot summer days, what do children imagine? It might be fun to ask this as an introduction to the activity.
This time, let’s make ice cream that you’d want to eat in summer.
You’ll need one sheet of brown origami paper and crayons or pens.
The key step is folding back the corners on the reverse side to create a rounded ice cream shape.
It’s also fun to use crayons or pens to turn it into your favorite flavor!
Perfect for summer! How to fold a cicada (origami)
Here’s an origami project idea that’s a bit of a fun challenge for older preschoolers: how to fold a cicada.
It takes concentration to carefully fold the wings and body, but that makes the sense of accomplishment even greater when it’s finished.
Using darker origami paper like brown or black will look realistic, while bright colors create a cute look—your choice of colors brings out individuality.
Adding patterns on the back to make your own unique cicada is also recommended.
If you stick the cicadas on the wall, it will look as if they’re perched on a tree, instantly giving your classroom or room a summery feel.
It’s a perfect summer origami craft that lets kids enjoy the season while developing fine motor skills.
corn
Let’s make a summer-only veggie! Here are some corn craft ideas.
What comes to mind when you think of summer vegetables? Corn, which often appears in anime and picture books, is perfect to make with kids.
You’ll need yellow origami paper, green origami paper, and crayons or pens.
For the step where you recreate the round shape of the corn, it’s reassuring to work together with a parent or teacher.
Also, drawing kernels on the finished corn will make it look even nicer!
fish
Let’s try folding an origami fish.
Fish live in the water, so they’re one of those things that make us feel cool and refreshed.
First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again, and bring the two corners toward the center.
Now flip it over and again bring the two corners from the other side toward the center.
Next, fold it diagonally, then fold it in half with the white side tucked inside.
After that, just flip it over and draw an eye.
Try making fish in various colors and sizes.
Lining up lots of fish will make it feel even cooler.
Easy origami you can do in 2 minutes
Let me introduce a few types of easy and cute origami.
First, a watermelon: glue a red sheet and a green sheet of origami paper together, then fold.
Draw the seeds with a felt-tip pen and it’s done.
Shaved ice uses a folding method quite similar to a paper cup.
Draw the syrup with a felt-tip pen to finish.
Lanterns, cicadas, ice cream, and other simple summer-themed origami are sure to lift your spirits just by folding them.
They also look lovely when you stick them on walls or glass windows to create a seasonal atmosphere.
Enjoy in August! Summer Origami Ideas Recommended for Preschoolers (Ages 4–5) (21–30)
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
Let’s make a fun flapping fan out of origami.
Since there are steps where you fold it up small and then unfold it, it’s smoother to work in small groups with children around 4 to 5 years old.
The color and pattern of the origami become the fan’s color and design as-is, so have the kids choose their favorite origami paper.
This origami craft inspires play—everyone can make one and show each other, or pretend to have a festival.
Be sure to try it together with the children.
