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[Childcare] August origami: simple and cute ideas

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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 (81–90)

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Easy Origami] How to Fold a Kid-Friendly Rhinoceros Beetle – Simple with One Sheet! [With Voice Commentary] Origami Beetle

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!

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Plump goldfish

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You can enjoy goldfish scooping too! Let’s make plump little goldfish! First, start by folding using the origami balloon method, and complete the front side just like the balloon.

Once that’s done, turn it over and fold the left and right corners down to meet the center line.

Fold up the lower-left corner, apply glue over one side, then fold it in half and stick it together.

Attach round stickers for the eyes.

There’s an air hole on the tail side, so use a straw to blow air into it and inflate.

And there you have it—a plump and cute goldfish! Put some lily-of-the-valley tape (suzuran tape) in a basin to look like water and enjoy playing goldfish scooping!

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angelfish

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Let’s make an angelfish with a cute, colorful triangular shape! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to make creases, then open it once.

Fold the left corner up along the center line, flip it over, and fold the opposite corner up along the center line as well.

The inside of the lower edge of the triangle will open, so open it and gently squash-fold.

Fold the top and bottom flaps so they overlap in the middle, flip it over, and you’re done! Feel free to draw the eyes and scales.

If you hang it with fishing line, it will look like it’s swimming around your room—super cute!

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Saccorhytus

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You can fold it with just one sheet of origami! Here’s how to make a “Sakabambaspis.” First, prepare a square sheet of origami paper.

Fold it diagonally to make a crease.

Next, fold each side toward the center.

Fold the bottom corner toward the center, then align the top and bottom edges.

Flip it over and fold the top and bottom inward.

Fold each corner toward the center to give it a three-dimensional shape.

Finally, adjust all the corners and you’re done! Decorate it cutely with round stickers, crayons, or colored pencils.

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shark

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A quirky shark that bends! Here’s how to fold a shark using a single sheet of origami paper.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and some decorations for the eyes and mouth.

First, fold the paper into a triangle twice.

Using the corner as a pivot, fold one corner up to the center, then fold the tip down along the crease.

Repeat the same steps on the other side, layering the folds.

Finish by decorating the shark’s eyes and mouth, and you’re done.

It’s also cute if kids draw the eyes and mouth with crayons, so that’s recommended!

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