[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!
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[For Kids] Let's Fold! Today's Origami Idea Collection (11–20)
Bird kite
A bird kite that you fly by running—different from the high-flying kites many people imagine.
It’s perfect for children who would rather be active than quietly gaze up at the sky.
Just draw your favorite picture on colored construction paper with crayons, cut it into a bird shape, attach a string, and it’s done—so you can enjoy it from the making stage, too.
On windy days, you can also tie it up and let it flutter like a carp streamer, so there are plenty of ways to have fun.
Give it a try!
Making animals
Twist a sheet of newspaper round and round, and you’ve got a snake.
I think this is the simplest one, but let’s try making other animals too.
Newspaper is soft, so you can shape it in many ways.
It’s also fun to draw eyes and patterns with a pen or paint it with colors.
small bird
Let’s make a small bird with paper quilling.
First, connect strips of construction paper to make them longer.
Wrap them around something like chopsticks to create loose circles.
Once you’ve made a circle, unwind the end a little, glue it down, and gently loosen the circle to form the bird’s head.
Next, stack strips of construction paper of the same length and glue one end together.
Roll up the glued end to make the body, and curl the opposite end to form the tail.
Attach the head to the body, add a beak, and you’re done.
Handmade carnation
Let’s try making handmade carnations.
For the flower, stack and bundle several layers of toilet paper, then gently fluff them out to shape the petals.
For the stem, wrap a straw all the way around with green masking tape.
Making several and arranging them into a bouquet would be lovely, too.
It’s a gift of flowers that never wilt.
origami
Origami is a popular pastime enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults, where you fold things like airplanes and cranes for fun.
How about using origami to make New Year–themed items such as the first sunrise of the year, kagami mochi, or a battledore? The first-sunrise origami is especially interesting: you create three motifs—Mount Fuji, the sun, and clouds—and combine them, so it’s worth a try even for adults.
You can also enjoy experimenting with unique materials like washi paper, so definitely give it a go!
origami spinning top
When it comes to homemade toys, many are made from recycled materials and household items like milk cartons or wooden chopsticks.
But sometimes you don’t conveniently have those at home, or you can’t gather enough for playtime at daycare or kindergarten, right? In those cases, how about making a spinning top out of origami? This top uses three sheets of origami paper, so the steps are a bit numerous and it might seem difficult, but if you follow the steps slowly, you’ll be fine.
Try using three different colors of origami paper to make a colorful and cute spinning top.
[For Kids] Let’s Fold! Today’s Origami Idea Collection (21–30)
origami kite
This origami-based kite is perfect for energetic kids to run around and fly.
You only fold the top half, and most of the steps are just folding and gluing, so anyone can make it easily.
All you need in addition are string, paper tape for the tail, and glue or tape.
The key is to punch a hole in the center and thread the string through it.
Make sure to supervise children closely during this step to prevent injuries.
Origami paper comes in many colors and patterns, so choosing their favorites will make it even more exciting.
Try making these with preschool or kindergarten kids and give them a flight!
