[For Preschoolers] Let’s Make It Together with the Kids! Origami Ideas for February
February is just a little step away from the warm spring.
With events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day, many preschools and kindergartens are likely decorating with themed crafts and wall displays.
In this article, we’ll introduce origami ideas you can fold with children in February.
Origami is an easy activity that lets younger children fully enjoy a sense of achievement and satisfaction when they finish, so teachers, please try making them together! They’re easy to display too, so make lots and brighten up your room!
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Snow fairy! Adorable long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)
Why not try making the popular long-tailed tit as a “snow fairy” with origami? All you need is a single sheet of your favorite origami paper and a black pen, so preparation is super easy.
Fold by creasing and flipping the paper as you go: use the white front side to represent the body and the colored back side for the wings.
Finish by drawing the eyes and beak with a black pen to enjoy different expressions.
With few steps, it’s easy even for a 3-year-old, so it’s highly recommended.
After it’s done, you can show them to each other or line them up on the wall to create a cute atmosphere.
Easy! Long-tailed Tit Origami
Adorably round! The long-tailed tit known as the Shima-enaga, a wild bird native to Hokkaido.
In recent years, we often see goods and items featuring its cute appearance as a motif.
Here’s an idea to make a Shima-enaga using a single sheet of origami paper, plus a pen and glue.
Once you’ve folded the creases, the base is done.
Making the wings and tail seems like something you could enjoy while teaching and learning together with friends or teachers! It could be fun to give it a smiling expression, too.
If you display the finished pieces lined up on a branch, like real Shima-enaga keeping warm together, both kids and adults are sure to feel soothed.
Fluffy Heart Stencil
The heart stencil is super cute! Here’s a heart-themed craft that’s great for 3-year-olds.
First, draw a heart shape on construction paper or cardstock and cut out the inside.
After cutting it out, color the edge of the heart with conte or pastel crayons.
Place the stencil on a sheet of paper and gently rub in circles with your finger inside the opening—the heart will appear like magic.
It’s also fun to layer hearts of different sizes or combine your favorite colors, so I highly recommend trying that.
The finished stencil looks adorable just as it is on the paper, but you can also try cutting it into your favorite shapes—get creative!
In conclusion
We introduced some February origami ideas you can make with preschoolers. Since February has many cold days, enjoy indoor origami play. The pieces you make will look very cute if you hang them as garlands using fishing line or string. Try making any ideas that catch your eye together with the children.