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Let's make it with origami! A collection of ways to fold “dinosaurs”

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

There are lots of kids who love dinosaurs, aren’t there?

Dinosaurs are so fascinating that not only boys but girls, too, can get totally absorbed in them.

In this article, we’ve put together instructions for folding dinosaurs that are popular with kids, like the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, and Pteranodon.

There are a variety of models, from easy to difficult, so be sure to try them together as a parent-child activity.

If you change the size or type of origami paper, you can make them look even cooler—your kids are sure to be thrilled when they see the finished results!

Adults might get hooked, too!

Let’s make all kinds of dinosaurs and have fun.

Let’s make it with origami! A collection of dinosaur folding methods (21–30)

Oviraptor

[Dinosaur Origami] Oviraptor

Oviraptor

Oviraptor, whose name means “egg thief.” The name comes from the belief that it stole and ate eggs, but it was later proven that it was actually brooding its own.

Let’s make this slightly misunderstood—and a bit unfortunate—dinosaur, the Oviraptor, with origami! It’s a bit challenging, but the parrot-like beak and the well-balanced body that looks capable of true bipedal walking are superb.

Even though it’s made of paper, anyone familiar with dinosaurs will recognize it as an Oviraptor right away!

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Diplodocus

[One sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold a cool 3D dinosaur “Diplodocus.” How to make a diplodocus with origami. [Dinosaur]

Diplodocus

Diplodocus is a large herbivorous dinosaur known for its very long tail.

It lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period.

You can make this one with standard-sized origami paper.

The first steps involve creating crease lines, and this part is important, so be sure to proceed carefully, one step at a time, without skipping anything.

Once you’ve made the creases, open the paper back up and continue folding.

It’s difficult for children to fold on their own, but the finished shape is very cute, so dinosaur-loving kids are sure to enjoy it!

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dinosaur

[Origami] Easy and cool way to fold a dinosaur [with voice commentary] — Origami that kids will love (especially boys!)

dinosaur

It’s exciting that you can make them stand up for display! Here are some dinosaur ideas.

For children, dinosaurs are incredibly captivating and thrilling, aren’t they? Their large, powerful forms and the mysterious fact that they went extinct spark curiosity.

Plus, with so many dinosaur-themed picture books, movies, and toys, it’s clear they remain popular with kids even today.

This time, let’s make a cool dinosaur with origami! It also sounds fun to add patterns to your finished dinosaur with pens or colored pencils.

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Munch-Munch Dinosaur

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A dinosaur with its mouth open looks so cute! Here are some ideas for a chomping dinosaur.

Dinosaurs are fascinating to children, sparking their sense of adventure and curiosity.

Their huge, cool appearance fires up kids’ imaginations and can inspire them to learn about the past and living creatures.

This time, let’s make a chomping dinosaur with origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.

The steps are simple and easy to follow.

If you draw expressions and patterns on your finished chomping dinosaur, you can create your very own original dino—highly recommended!

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In conclusion

Did you find the dinosaur you were looking for? There were folding instructions ranging from easy to difficult, and the higher the difficulty, the cooler the finished model! They also make great little gifts for kids who love dinosaurs.

Once you’ve mastered the simple dinosaurs, be sure to try the more challenging ones too!