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Let's make dinosaurs with origami! Easy ideas kids can make

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

I love cool dinosaurs! For anyone who feels the same, here are some easy origami dinosaur ideas you can fold.

When it comes to dinosaurs, there are the famous ones everyone knows—like Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Pteranodon, and Mosasaurus—as well as more niche favorites beloved by dinosaur enthusiasts.

There are about 1,000 types of dinosaurs.

New ones are still being discovered, and the number keeps growing.

In this article, we’ve gathered easy-to-fold dinosaurs—focusing on those you’re likely familiar with—that even kids can make!

Let’s make dinosaurs with origami! Easy ideas kids can make (11–20)

Pteranodon paper airplane

[Origami] Paper Airplane Dinosaur: How to Make a Pteranodon Paper Airplane from a Square Sheet – Easy Folding Instructions

Pteranodon paper airplane

Pteranodon was a dinosaur that appeared in the late Cretaceous period, and many of you have probably seen it in movies and the like.

It’s thought to have flown by riding updrafts like a glider, so an origami Pteranodon that can actually fly really captures its essence.

You can not only fold it but also fly it like a paper airplane, making this an origami you can enjoy twice.

Once it’s finished, it would be fun to have a flying contest with friends.

You can also draw a face on it if you like.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A dragon that can be made in a few steps

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A dragon that can be made in a few steps

We’ll show you a simple dragon origami method that’s easy for kids to try.

Fold the paper in half into a triangle, then fold the left and right sides inward.

When you do this, align the corners with the base.

Fold the parts you just made back diagonally upward so they look like ears from the front, then fold the bottom section upward and flip it to the front—your dragon’s face is complete! There’s plenty of space to draw details, so feel free to add horns, eyes, a nose, whiskers, and more to create your own original dragon.

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In conclusion

I introduced some easy dinosaur origami.

Did you find any ideas you want to try folding? Many dinosaur origami models end up quite small even if they’re simple, so if you want something you can hold and play with or something more impressive, I recommend using slightly larger origami paper.

Give it a try and make a cool dinosaur!