December origami! Simple ideas for Santas and wreaths that kids can enjoy in childcare

Gift-shaped message card

[Easy Origami] For birthdays, celebrations, and anniversaries ♪ How to fold a present-shaped message card / [origami] easy/birthday/present-type message card

It’s a gift-shaped message card that’s perfect not only for Christmas but also for birthdays, celebrations, and anniversaries.

How about sending a cute message with a heartfelt handmade card? The folding method is very simple, so you can enjoy making it with your children.

Since this origami design shows the reverse side on the front, using double-sided origami can change the look and give it a unique finish.

If you pull out the lower part of the gift’s ribbon, the inside will be revealed, so hiding a message inside for a surprise would be wonderful!

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Roast chicken

[Origami] How to Fold a Roast Chicken – Origami Roast Chicken

You can fold a Christmas roast chicken out of a single sheet of origami paper! First, fold in half into a square twice to make creases, then turn it over and fold the top down along the center line.

Fold along the line you just made, and this time fold to the left along the center to make a crease; then open and fold the upper left edge to meet the center.

Fold to the left along the color boundary to make a crease, and also fold the top along the boundary to make another crease.

Using the leftmost crease, fold the inner edge while also folding the inner top.

Next, align with the left edge and fold the upper right edge.

Fold the bottom along the crease, and while matching the crease you made, fold the bottom up and squash-fold the right side.

Fold the top-right and bottom-left corners, then fold the front of the top.

Finally, slightly fold the two top corners, turn it over, and it’s done!

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Easy snowman made with three sheets of origami paper

[Origami] How to make a snowman – origami snowman

This is an easy snowman origami you can make using three sheets of paper.

It’s perfect for cozy winter days at home or for preschool and daycare craft activities leading up to December events.

Make the head and body separately with two small sheets of origami paper and glue them together.

Then, use a sheet that’s one-sixteenth the size of a standard origami paper to make the snowman’s hat.

For the eyes, coloring round stickers black and sticking them on is a quick way to get a neat look.

If you’re crafting with young children and the small paper is tricky to handle, we recommend trying it first with standard-size origami paper.

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A reindeer that breaks easily

Origami Reindeer / How to fold an origami reindeer

How about making Santa’s partner, a reindeer, out of origami? The folding method is relatively simple, so be sure to try it with kids! You’ll finish by creating the reindeer’s antlers, but depending on the child’s age, that step can be a bit tricky—so adults should help if needed.

To finish, just draw the reindeer’s eyes, nose, and mouth! You can also use round stickers for the face parts.

This is great for Christmas origami crafts and wall decorations, so why not boost the holiday spirit through this activity?

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snowman

[1 sheet of origami] Winter Easy Cute How to Fold a Snowman | Origami Snowman

I’m going to show you how to fold a cute snowman.

First, turn the origami paper over and make a preliminary (kannon) fold.

Rotate it vertically, fold it in half, and crease.

Then fold the bottom edge up to the crease twice to make two creases.

Turn the paper horizontally and, on just one side, fold both ends up to the first crease twice to set the creases.

Turn it vertically again, fold the bottom edge up to the second crease, unfold, and crease firmly.

Next, on the side with the creases, fold so that the corner lines up with the point where the horizontal and vertical creases intersect, and slightly fold up the bottom corner as well.

Flip the paper upside down, then fold both bottom corners up to meet the horizontal edge.

Fold the lower left corner along the edge you just created, and fold it to the back.

Fold back the colored section, leaving about 5 mm showing, and fold the colored corner diagonally.

Finally, stick round stickers for the hat and eyes, and draw the mouth with a pen.

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