[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!
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[Childcare] August Origami: Simple and Cute Ideas (81–90)
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!
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)
Cool big horns! Here are some ideas for making a rhinoceros beetle.
Speaking of rhinoceros beetles, they’re incredibly popular insects with children as a symbol of summer! Many kids have fond memories of catching them or carefully raising them.
Let’s try making a rhinoceros beetle out of origami—its distinctive large horn and powerful form are especially appealing.
You’ll need brown origami paper, white round stickers, and a black pen or black round stickers.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!
Goldfish you can make in 3 minutes
When summer comes, you feel like folding a cool-looking goldfish out of origami, don’t you? This goldfish is simple and takes about three minutes to make, so please give it a try.
The folding method is very similar to the samurai helmet (kabuto).
Instead of folding the horn parts of the kabuto, imagine folding back the part that goes over the head in the opposite direction.
After that, rotate the origami 90 degrees and fold it back the other way, then cut open and spread out the tail section.
Be careful not to cut your hands when using scissors.
Finish by drawing a cute face.
A goldfish you can make by folding six times
This goldfish is one of the easiest origami goldfish to make.
Most goldfish origami usually starts by folding into a triangle, but this one is a bit unconventional because it begins with a square fold.
First, fold the paper in half to make a rectangle, then fold it diagonally along the diagonal.
After that, fold down the white section—this will become the tail fin.
Then make a small fold for the head, and it’s already done.
It’s an avant-garde style of origami, almost like a painting by Matisse or Picasso.
Puffy, three-dimensional goldfish
Let’s make a fun twist on the classic origami balloon! Here’s a puffy, three-dimensional goldfish idea.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color, a black pen, and a white pen.
It’s a unique, playful idea that makes the goldfish look adorably puffed up! Fold a balloon-like goldfish from a single sheet of paper, then use the black and white pens to draw the eyes and patterns.
It will look as if the goldfish has leapt right out of an aquarium.
This idea is sure to make anyone go “Whoa!” the moment they see the finished goldfish!
Wobbling Goldfish
This goldfish origami can be moved to recreate the gentle swaying motion of swimming.
The folding process is similar to the yakko-san, pinwheel, and trick boat models up to a certain point, so it should be easy to get started.
Every part is three-dimensional, and when you move the tail fin, it looks as if the fish is actually swimming, so you can enjoy not only making it but also playing with it.
You can also make it cute by adding eyes with round stickers or a felt-tip pen.
Be sure to give it a try!
[Childcare] August origami: simple and cute ideas (91–100)
Simple goldfish
Let’s make it with scissors! Here’s a simple goldfish craft idea.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite color and a pair of scissors.
It’s a fun activity for both kids and adults to enjoy together! The process of making a goldfish with your favorite colored origami paper and scissors is simple yet helps build concentration.
In particular, after cutting the origami, it’s important to fold carefully so you don’t tear the paper—this is a key point.
This step will help develop dexterity and focus.
The finished goldfish is adorable and fun to display!