Have fun in August! A collection of summer origami ideas recommended for preschoolers (4–5 years old)

How to fold a Hercules beetle (origami)

Hercules beetle

The Hercules beetle, whose name was cemented by the smash hit “New Beetle Champion Mushiking,” is said to be the largest in the world, with the biggest specimens reaching 180 mm.

At that size, it’s not just cool—it’s a little scary, right? Let’s try making a Hercules beetle that’s hugely popular with kids.

Prepare two sheets of paper: one gray and one yellow.

Fold along the diagonal, then fold both sides inward to meet the center line.

Next, fold that section diagonally… this part will be the head.

Take the yellow paper, fold it in half and then in half again to make a square, and from there fold a section diagonally to form the tail.

Finally, attach the body and the head to complete it.

Even without using large paper, it’ll still have an impressive presence.

Summer Origami! How to Fold a Rhinoceros Beetle

[Summer Origami] Simple beetle folding with voice commentary ☆ How to fold a beetle with paper / Tatsukuri

Origami rhinoceros beetle creations have a cute, round, chubby shape.

Because the design is rounded, there are some parts where you need to make fine folds.

Still, carefully folding each step will give you a satisfying sense of accomplishment when the beetle takes shape.

Adding sticker-made eyes to the finished beetle or attaching legs folded from origami can change the overall style.

Trying different arrangements can be fun, don’t you think? Once it’s done, you can mount it on a backing sheet to display, or place it on a shelf to bring a seasonal touch to your room.

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Nakajima Junko

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Flat 3D is cute! How to fold a rhinoceros beetle

[Origami Easy] How to fold a rhinoceros beetle

Compared to other beetle origami, this one is a bit simpler and less difficult.

The leg parts are made separately and attached later.

If you’re doing this with a child, it might go smoothly if the child makes the body and the adult makes the legs.

First, fold the paper diagonally, then fold both sides along the center line.

Flip it over and fold so that the tips overlap.

You’ll start to see something like a beetle’s horn appear, and at this point it’s sure to get everyone excited and shouting, “A beetle!”

Paper-cut sunflower you can even make the leaves for!

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With a single sheet of origami paper, you can make everything from the sunflower’s bloom to its stem and leaves! First, fold the paper in half vertically with the colored side facing inward.

Next, draw half of a sunflower—from the flower through the stem and leaves—on the paper.

Then simply cut along the lines you drew! By adding fine slits, you can show the border between the yellow petals and the brown center, as well as the veins on the leaves.

If you like, add facial features with round stickers to finish a cute sunflower!

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SAKI

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fish

Origami: Let’s fold a fish. It’s easy to fold, even for children from age 3.

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.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Easy origami you can do in 2 minutes

[In 2 Minutes] Simple and Cute! 5 Types of Summer Origami

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.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)

Origami Summer Easy! How to fold a paper fan / Origami easy! Origami fan for kids for summer

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.

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tsukada moe

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