[For preschoolers] A collection of origami ideas to enjoy February, including Setsubun and Valentine’s Day
February brings a sudden chill, and it takes quite a bit of courage to go play outside.
At times like this, how about some origami play in a warm room?
This time, I’d like to introduce origami ideas for preschoolers (middle year) that are perfect to fold in February.
By the middle preschool year, children start trying to align the edges neatly and can focus on slightly more detailed tasks.
We’re sharing lots of folding ideas with Setsubun and Valentine’s Day themes, so please give them a try!
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[For Preschoolers] A Collection of Origami Ideas to Enjoy February—Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and More (11–20)
Origami Mumps
Would you like to make an Otafuku, which is said to bring good fortune and stands in contrast to oni, considered symbols of malevolent energy? It’s a simple process and a kid-friendly idea! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to create creases, then unfold it back to the original shape.
Next, fold the bottom corner up to meet the center to make a crease.
Unfold that corner, then fold the bottom corner again along the new crease, and use the top crease to make a wrapped fold.
Fold the right corner next to it in the same way to create Okame’s hair.
Finally, fold the remaining corners in toward the center to form Otafuku’s characteristic rounded outline—and you’re done.
Tissue paper heart
This is a Valentine’s craft with a heart motif.
Try expressing a heart in various ways in the center of a sheet of construction paper.
For infants, a recommended method is to draw a heart outline and fill the inside with crumpled tissue paper to create a three-dimensional heart.
For children who can use scissors well, try cutting a heart-shaped window in the center of the paper and expressing the heart with a lattice pattern made from strips of construction paper.
As a decoration, making heart-shaped paper cutouts with origami is also recommended.
Create a lovely heart using methods suited to each age group!
A card where chocolate delivers the message
This is a message card where chocolate says “I Love You.” Cut the base construction paper into a cross shape, then fold it in half by matching the top and bottom edges.
Use this crease to fold the left and right sections of the cross inward.
Draw chocolates with faces on the inside of the base, and attach the “I Love You” message parts made from another sheet of construction paper onto the folded sections to finish.
If you make the message parts heart-shaped, it will give it a Valentine’s feel.
Chocolate decoration that rolls marbles
February makes you think of Valentine’s Day, doesn’t it? For crafts during this season, we recommend chocolate-themed decorations that you can enjoy like a game.
Prepare a container you don’t mind getting dirty, such as an empty tin or a box lid.
Place a heart-shaped piece of construction paper inside, then add marbles coated with paint.
Roll the marbles around to create patterns.
Use your wrists and upper body to move them so you don’t drop the marbles.
It’s a good idea to let your child choose the color of the paper and the paint.
Enjoy watching the patterns take shape and the process of completing the craft while moving your body.
Heart-shaped message card
How about a heart-shaped message card that would make anyone happy to receive? It’s a creation that will delight someone special, like a dad or a nursery school teacher.
Prepare two sheets of construction paper, and cut a heart-shaped window out of one sheet.
Put paint into a clear plastic bag and mix it.
A zippered storage bag from a 100-yen shop works just fine! Attach the bag to the other sheet of construction paper, then glue the heart-cut sheet on top.
Finish by decorating with paper hearts and bunnies, lace, or crayons! It’s fun to create gradients by mixing paint colors and to think about what new colors will appear as you work.
Mini love letter card
This is a Valentine’s card made by placing a message card inside tiny love letters folded from small origami paper.
Fold three mini love letters and attach them vertically to a backing sheet.
Then decorate the remaining space on the backing with heart or alphabet stickers, and it’s done.
Prepare origami paper in pink and chocolate colors.
It also looks great framed as a gift, so customizing the design is recommended.
In that case, try decorating the mini love letters with ribbons or adding character stickers for a cute touch.
[For Preschoolers] An Origami Idea Collection to Enjoy February—Setsubun, Valentine’s Day, and More (21–30)
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Enjoy original decorations too! Here’s an idea for making a puffy 3D heart out of origami.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite color.
Hearts are perfect for Valentine’s Day, and making them three-dimensional makes them even cuter! The steps are simple, but you’ll need some strength when creasing layered paper and when blowing air into the model, so it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.
Decorating the finished heart with drawings or stickers will make it look even more festive!