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[Childcare] August origami: simple and cute ideas
August is a great month for playing outside, but on extremely hot days, there are times when you’d rather stay cool indoors.
So in this article, we’ve gathered origami ideas that are perfect for August!
We’ll show you how to make summertime favorites like fireworks, watermelon, and shaved ice, as well as cute sea creatures.
There are also ideas you can use for preschool and kindergarten crafts, so be sure to check them out.
All of these are easy to make, so even kids who are just starting with origami can give them a try!
[Childcare] August Origami: Simple and Cute Ideas (1–10)
ice cream
When you think of summer, many of you probably picture sweet, delicious ice cream.
While you might not often get to enjoy double or triple scoops in real life, you can make them with origami! The finished size will differ depending on whether you use 7.5 cm or 15 cm origami paper, but if you’re folding with kids, starting with 15 cm is recommended.
For the ice cream part, choose your favorite colors or patterns to create your ideal ice cream.
It’s an origami idea that lets your imagination soar.
whale
Whales that spout powerfully are so cool, aren’t they? Let’s make one of these popular ocean friends—a whale—out of origami! This origami is perfect for children who love sea creatures.
If you make crisp creases, the steps that follow should go smoothly.
It might be a bit challenging for very young children, so it’s a good idea for a parent or guardian to help.
For the whale’s eyes, you can either draw them directly or use round stickers—both are fine.
It would be lovely to make lots of other sea creatures besides the whale and decorate a wall with them, don’t you think?
fireworks
Fireworks are a quintessential symbol of summer.
Their vibrant colors instantly brighten up any space! Here, we’ll introduce paper fireworks made with origami—perfect for decorating children’s rooms or the walls of nurseries and kindergartens.
Just fold the origami and cut it into firework patterns.
Simply changing the way you cut creates fireworks with many different looks, so feel free to snip away however you like.
It’s exciting to see what kind of firework appears when you unfold the paper! When displaying them on a wall, using a different colored sheet of origami as the background can make them look even more festive.
crab
This is an easy origami crab that even young children can try on their own! Even if you can’t go to the beach during summer vacation, it’ll definitely make you feel like you did.
The folds are basically simple, but adding guide lines in advance might help little kids fold more smoothly.
For the finishing touch, drawing the eyes directly or sticking on round stickers looks cute, too! Make lots in different colored paper and have fun.
The finished crabs will make great summer memories if you display them on the wall.
Cute rhinoceros beetle origami
Attach round stickers to your origami rhinoceros beetle to turn it into a cute beetle.
Fold the rhinoceros beetle with origami.
If you make the body and legs as separate beetles, you can create a three-dimensional piece.
Prepare white round stickers and smaller black round stickers than the white ones.
Combine these two stickers to make the eyes.
Attach the sticker eyes to the finished origami beetle.
Then you’ll have a very cute origami beetle.
How about displaying beetles made from black, brown, or gold origami with the eye stickers attached?
shaved ice
Let’s make a shaved ice craft by adapting the folding method for the traditional origami “cup.” The steps are simple, so even children around 2–3 years old can try it.
Up to a certain point, you fold it the same way as the cup.
When you fold back the rim—the part that becomes the mouth of the cup—fold only one side, and the white ice part will appear.
After that, use pens in your favorite colors to represent the syrup.
It’s also fun to freely draw on the shaved-ice cup portion.
You could even set up a pretend shaved ice stand with friends or teachers.
Try making shaved ice in lots of different flavors!
stag beetle
Let’s make a stag beetle—the insect your child loves—out of origami! Even if you can’t play outside, you can still enjoy pretend bug catching at home.
The folding method is fairly simple, so children can try it easily.
The keys are to crease firmly and fold with a sense of keeping both sides symmetrical.
For the stag beetle’s eyes, you can use round stickers or draw them directly on the origami with a pen—both are fine.
Since it’s flat, it’s also great as a wall decoration.
Give it a try together as a parent-child activity and have fun making it!