[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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[For Preschoolers] Let's Make It with Kids! February Origami Idea Collection (21–30)
Japanese pilchard on holly leaves
Children get excited when the oni (ogres) appear on Setsubun, don’t they? Let’s make a “hiiragi iwashi” (holly and sardine talisman), which oni dislike, to keep them away! Prepare one 7.5 cm square sheet of origami for the sardine’s head, two 3.75 cm square sheets for the holly leaves, and a quarter of a 7.5 cm square sheet for the holly stem.
The sardine head has slightly complex folds, so please fold it together with the teachers.
The leaves and stick will still look like holly even if folded boldly, so let the children fold them freely.
Finally, glue the pieces together and it’s done! How about making one as an oni repellent?
ogre’s iron club
February brings Setsubun, doesn’t it? Along with ogres and bean holders, how about folding an ogre’s spiked club (kanabō)? First, prepare an origami sheet cut to a width of 7.5 cm.
Next, fold it in half lengthwise to make a crease, then open it and fold the top and bottom edges toward the center line.
Fold the whole piece in half from left to right, then leave about a finger’s width from the fold and fold it back to the right.
After that, fold the top and bottom toward the center line on the right side, then tuck them in diagonally a little to shape it so it looks like the club’s handle.
Finally, tuck in the left corner, and you’re done! If you draw the spikes with a pen, your kanabō will look even more realistic!
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.