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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 (41–50)

Super easy! Shaved ice

[Origami] Super Easy! Shaved Ice / by Tsuma♪
Super easy! Shaved ice

Let’s make a cold and delicious summer classic—shaved ice—using a single sheet of origami paper.

Fold the paper into a triangle, and as you crease it, shape it into a shaved ice form.

The key is to create a rounded look for the shaved ice as you go.

Use bright, summery colors of origami paper.

Once it’s finished, decide what flavor you want and color it with markers.

It’s also a great idea to make fruit or other toppings and add them on.

Give it a try!

[Childcare] August Origami: Simple and Cute Ideas (51–60)

Perfect for summer! Penguin

[For 5-year-olds] Let’s try it! Seasonal origami: “Penguin”
Perfect for summer! Penguin

Let’s fold a refreshing summer penguin with origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper.

Fold it into a triangle to make a crease.

Using the crease as a guide, fold the penguin’s body.

Make sure the left and right sides are symmetrical.

For the wings, fold carefully so the tips come to a point.

For the face, fold in the corners to create a rounded look.

Once finished, draw the eyes and enjoy displaying it on the wall or as a summer class project.

Summer Sunflowers

[Preschool Crafts] Summer Origami Project: Cute Sunflowers
Summer Sunflowers

Let’s make a summer sunflower.

Prepare by gluing yellow and orange origami paper together so that the colored sides face outward.

Fold the paper in half and crease firmly, then open it up and continue folding while aligning with the center.

Fold each corner inward, then fold the left and right sides along the center line of the folded section.

Open the folded section while lifting it up, and keep folding the tucked parts to form the sunflower shape.

Finish by fitting a piece of brown origami, folded for the center, into the middle of the completed sunflower.

Give this summer sunflower a try!

Perfect for summer festivals! Yo-yo

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for summer festival crafts! Easy origami yo-yo tutorial♪
Perfect for summer festivals! Yo-yo

Let’s make a festival-style water yo-yo using a single sheet of origami paper.

Fold the paper in half into a square twice, then unfold it and fold each corner inward toward the center.

After folding one section outward, tuck each corner inside to form the shape.

Finally, make a small cut with scissors to create the yo-yo’s mouth/opening, and you’re done.

Add patterns, round stickers, or drawings to create your own original yo-yo! Make colorful yo-yos and liven up the festival.

Easy Origami Eggplant

Eggplant with origami — it’s easy. Origami for July, August, and summer. Eggplant (nasu).
Easy Origami Eggplant

Let me introduce a delicious-looking eggplant made of origami—perfect for summer vegetables.

Prepare one sheet each of purple and light purple origami and let’s get started.

Fold the light purple sheet to create the base of the eggplant.

Partway through, cut the dark purple origami into a smaller square and glue it onto the light purple sheet—this is the key step.

That part will become the eggplant’s calyx.

Keep making sharp creases as you shape the eggplant.

Once it’s finished, it’s also fun to draw an eggplant field on poster paper and stick on the completed eggplants to enjoy with the children.

How to fold a classic summer watermelon (origami)

[Preschool Craft] A Summer Classic ♪ Super Easy Watermelon Origami | Very Easy Watermelon Origami
How to fold a classic summer watermelon (origami)

Here’s how to make a delicious summer favorite—an origami watermelon.

Attach red and green origami paper together so that both colored sides are visible.

Fold it in half and cut along the center with scissors.

With the red side facing up, fold up the bottom slightly.

Flip it over and fold it in half; then fold the sides inward along the center line so they’re symmetrical.

Flip it over again, fold in any parts that stick out, and tuck them into the pocket to finish the watermelon.

Use a felt-tip pen to draw the seeds and make your tasty-looking watermelon! Using yellow and green origami paper is also recommended.

Easy whale origami

[Preschool Craft] Summer project! We’ll show you an easy way to fold a whale with origami!
Easy whale origami

Here’s a simple and cute summer whale origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it in half.

Fold the corners toward the center line.

After folding it in half along the center line, turn it over, fold up the corner, and create the whale’s mouth by tucking the right tip inward.

Finally, fold in the whale’s tail to finish.

Use a felt-tip pen to draw the eyes and cheeks to make your own original whale! Display your finished whale on the wall and enjoy the summer.