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[For Kids] Let's Fold! Today's Origami Idea Collection

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

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 (21–30)

Pop-up Newspaper Tree

A newspaper tree that pops out with just a pull!

Pop-up Newspaper Tree

When you think of trees, you think of Christmas trees—but this is a newspaper tree made from a newspaper! All you need is a single sheet of newspaper and a pair of scissors.

First, cut the newspaper in half horizontally.

Take one of the halves and roll it up.

Leave a little unrolled at the end, then place the second half overlapping from where you left off and continue rolling all the way to the edge.

Once that’s done, make cross-shaped cuts going down to about one-third of the way.

Then spread the cut sections out in a cross, say a little magic spell, and pull up the newspaper in the center… and boing! The newspaper instantly transforms into a tree! It’s a surprising little newspaper tree.

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decorative kite

The kites my father made for me — a kite that flies well and a decorative kite.

decorative kite

Decorative kites are a recommended handmade craft you can make using origami about 15 cm long.

They’re easy to make: apply glue to a bamboo skewer, attach the origami while securing it with shoji paper, and then add kite string to finish.

Prepare another bamboo skewer and piece of origami to make a small kite as well; using them together makes it even more festive.

During the long New Year’s holidays, take advantage of the extra time and try making decorative kites.

When everyone flies these vibrant kites together, it naturally lifts your spirits!

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In conclusion

We introduced today’s origami.

Since it’s updated every day, tomorrow you’ll discover a fun origami folding method different from today’s! Be sure to check it daily, and keep learning and making lots of fun origami models!