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For Preschoolers: December Origami Ideas! A Collection of Crafts to Enjoy the Winter Season

When you think of December, you think of Christmas! Are you looking for origami projects full of that seasonal spirit? Cutting, pasting, and enjoying origami is perfect for indoor play on chilly days.

In this article, we’ll share origami ideas that year-round children can enjoy—from December-themed motifs to creations you can make any time of year.

You’ll find practical pieces that work as seasonal decorations and gift wrapping, packed with the charm of origami.

Move your hands and enjoy some creative time!

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Colon and a cute reindeer

[One Sheet of Origami] Christmas Cute Round Reindeer Folding Method (Relaxed/Slow Tutorial)
Colon and a cute reindeer

Turn the origami paper to the back and crease it in half.

Fold the bottom edge up to meet the crease.

Shift the crease by folding the edge to align with the fold line.

Fold the left and right sides to meet the center line.

Fold the white section down to the edge.

After folding up both bottom corners of the white section, pull them upward.

Next, squash-fold so that the creases land on the corners.

Fold the edges with the image of reindeer antlers in mind.

Finally, fold the left and right sides diagonally so they cross slightly at the center, letting the “horns” peek out a bit, to form the body—and you’re done! Use round stickers or a pen to draw a cute face.

Easy! Origami Snowman

How to Easily Make a Snowman with Origami! Winter Craft Variations Too (For 4-Year-Olds)
Easy! Origami Snowman

This is an origami snowman you can make with simple steps.

Choose the color of your origami paper based on the hat you want the snowman to wear.

Once you’ve decided, place the paper with the colored side facing up and fold it in half by bringing the left and right edges together.

Next, fold it again by matching the top and bottom edges.

Then, using the second crease, make a step fold (accordion fold), and fold the two ends of the stepped section inward, opening them into triangles.

This creates a waist, giving you a two-tiered snowman.

Finally, tuck the remaining corners at the top and bottom inward to round the shape, and you’re done.

One corner will become the hat, so fold only one layer inward so that a triangle of the colored side appears on the snowman’s surface.

Cute snow bunny

February Origami ~ Snow Bunny ~
Cute snow bunny

Here’s an origami idea for a snow rabbit that you’ll want to make whenever it snows, just like a snowman.

Prepare one sheet of white origami paper, fold it in half diagonally once to make a crease, then unfold.

Fold the left edge in half along the crease, then fold the remaining right corner inward to form a triangle.

Next, fold the triangle’s three corners inward while checking the shape to create the snow rabbit’s base.

Once the base is done, attach ears made from green origami paper and add eyes using small red round stickers, and you’re done! With these simple steps, you can make a snow rabbit that looks just like the real thing—give it a try!

A plump, cute long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)

Origami: How to fold a plump long-tailed tit
A plump, cute long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)

Let’s make a cute long-tailed tit (shima-enaga) from Hokkaido with origami.

You’ll need 7.5 cm square origami paper, round stickers, a black pen, two strips cut lengthwise from a 15 cm square sheet of brown origami paper (each 1/4 the width), scissors, glue, and so on.

The step for folding the long-tailed tit’s wings is a bit complex, so children will likely feel more comfortable working carefully together with a teacher or guardian.

The finished long-tailed tit can stand on its own, so it looks adorable as is, but if you make a branch out of the brown origami and combine them, you can bring out even more charm.

In conclusion

Origami you can enjoy in December can be used in many parts of daily life, such as making seasonal decorations and Christmas gifts.

Savor the joy of creating wonderful works from a single sheet of paper.

Spend a heartwarming time with preschoolers, broadening their creativity through origami.