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[For Kids] Let's Fold! Today's Origami Idea Collection
Origami is a fun activity you can easily buy at 100-yen shops.
When you buy a pack, it usually contains many sheets, but after you make what you want to fold, you often end up with quite a few sheets left over.
So in this article, we’re introducing today’s origami picks for kids.
Use this article as a guide and try challenging yourself with new folding methods!
Folding ideas are updated daily, so be sure to check back every day.
You’re sure to discover new folding techniques you’ve never seen before!
[For Kids] Let's Fold! Today's Origami Idea Collection (1–10)
Cute to display! How to fold a butterfly
Let’s make butterflies in different colors and sizes to create a spring scene! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle.
You can line up the corners perfectly, but slightly offsetting them adds character and is recommended.
Then fold one end up so that it extends well beyond the opposite edge, and you’re done.
If you like, decorate with pens or stickers.
When butterflies in a rainbow of colors and patterns adorn your wall, a lively and joyful spring scene will appear in an instant!
Dandelion candy holder
Here’s an origami idea for a cute candy holder inspired by dandelions.
It’s practical and perfect for small gifts.
Fold the paper into a triangle, divide it into three sections, then pull forward and fold to create leaf shapes.
Open the base into a square and pull along the diagonals to form a neat box shape—that’s the key.
Use a strip of masking tape wrapped around to represent the stem and bring the whole design together.
Handy for small snacks or trinkets.
It looks fun and is a recommended arrangement for everyone from kids to adults.
How to fold a flower-like spinning top
Here’s how to fold a flower-like spinning top from a single sheet.
Double-sided origami paper is recommended.
First, fold into a triangle twice and a square twice, then open it up.
Follow the lines to make a “zabuton” base.
With the open side as the axis, fold up the edges on both sides.
Open the folded sections and squash-fold them.
After folding the bottom downward, fold the top edge downwards.
Keep folding so the lower and upper parts overlap, and finally twist the axis part with a flower-like image in mind to finish! It’s easy for kids to make, too.
Super easy! How to fold a spinning top
Here’s an easy way to fold a spinning top that even small children can make.
First, fold it into a triangle twice and open it back up.
Once open, fold all four corners toward the center.
Fold each of the four edges slightly inward.
Using the creases you made, fold the center corners outward.
Fold the triangular parts inward.
Finally, make firm creases so that the square lines become the top’s axis.
If it spins well, you’re done! The folding method is simple, so if it doesn’t spin well, try sharpening the creases or making small adjustments.
How to fold a spinning top that also works as a push pop
Five ideas for spinning tops you can make from a single sheet of origami paper are introduced.
The first is the base folding method that serves as the foundation for all the tops.
After performing a double “zabuton” fold, make creases by folding each of the four edges up to align with the edge of the top triangle.
Using those creases, stand the edges up and press in the center so the piece can spin like a top.
The other tops have the same overall shape, but by varying the folding method, they create different patterns inside the top.
These have no handle and spin when you give the rim a strong push, so even small children can enjoy them.
How to fold Omusubiman
Among Anpanman origami creations, this Omusubiman is simple enough that even toddlers can try it! Place the origami paper with the white side facing up, and fold all four corners about 4 cm toward the center.
Turn the paper over, then fold the two slanted edges at the bottom up by about 1–2 cm.
Next, fold the very top edge down by the same width, and fold the slanted edges on the left and right of that folded section in the same way—and you’re done! Flip the origami to the front and draw Omusubiman’s face on the white area to finish.
Easy! How to fold Anpanman
Let’s make Anpanman, a character hugely popular with children, using origami.
Fold the paper in half to make a crease.
Open it up, bring the bottom-right corner to the center line and fold it diagonally, then rotate counterclockwise and position the corners to shape the face.
While checking the overall face size, fold the corners to round it out and keep the balance.
Once you glue on the parts—the nose, cheeks, and mouth—your Anpanman is complete.
You can easily make Anpanman with a single sheet of origami, so try making it together with your child and have fun!
