[For preschoolers] A collection of origami ideas to enjoy February, including Setsubun and Valentine’s Day

penguin

[Made with one sheet of origami paper] Easy and cute penguin folding method | Origami Penguin | Animal

Waddle across the cold ice! Here’s an idea for making a penguin with origami.

What you’ll need: blue (or similar) origami paper, black round stickers or a black pen, a yellow pen, a pink pen, and a correction pen (white pen).

The charm of this idea is that you can make it with just a single sheet of origami paper.

After folding the paper into a penguin shape, draw the face using pens and the round stickers.

It looks adorable when you display it alongside the penguin’s favorite foods or winter-themed motifs.

Enjoy adding your own personal touches, too!

Japanese pilchard on holly leaves

[Origami] Easy Setsubun Origami (2): How to Make Hiiragi-Iwashi (Holly and Sardine)

Perfect for Setsubun events! Here are some ideas for making hiiragi-iwashi.

You’ll need gray origami paper, yellow-green origami paper, brown origami paper, tape or glue, a black pen, and white round stickers.

Many preschools and households host bean-throwing events for Setsubun.

Are there any children who feel nervous about participating because they’re scared of the oni (ogre)? That’s when hiiragi-iwashi comes in handy! Hiiragi-iwashi combines holly leaves, which oni dislike, with a sardine head.

It’s a traditional protective charm believed to keep oni from entering, so give it a try and make one!

Oni Wreath

[Setsubun Decorations] How to Make an Origami Oni Wreath | #origami #Setsubun #oni

Perfect for Setsubun decorations! Here’s how to make an ogre wreath out of origami.

You’ll need five sheets of origami in your favorite colors, three sheets for the hair, paper for the horns, paper for the background, and glue.

First, fold the parts using your chosen colors and the hair paper.

Next, connect the parts with glue.

Finally, attach the horns and the background paper to finish! The parts are simple to fold, so this is a highly recommended idea.

Give it a try!

Heart Garland

[Origami] Valentine’s Decoration: Heart Garland

Perfect for Valentine’s Day or birthday parties! Here are some ideas for heart garlands.

You’ll need pink or red origami paper, scissors or a craft knife, and a stapler.

First, fold the origami paper vertically into eight equal sections and cut along the folds with scissors or a craft knife.

Next, crease each cut strip.

Finally, connect them with a stapler to finish.

When using a stapler, be careful to avoid injury as you work.

A cute garland is sure to lift the mood!

Tripod with legs

[Origami] How to Make a Three-Legged Sanpō Stand 👹.*･ﾟ [origami] Setsubun Accessory Case | Easy | Cute | Stylish | Traditional

Great for a variety of events! Here’s an idea for making a legged sanpō (offering tray) out of origami.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns.

Many preschools and households shout “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!” while tossing beans for Setsubun, right? At times like that, how about using this legged origami sanpō? It’s perfect for holding beans, of course, and it’s also handy for small items, so it’s highly recommended.

The step where you open up the box is easy to understand, so give it a try!

gloves

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Cozy winter item! Let me introduce an idea for making paper mittens with origami.

All you need to prepare is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns.

What comes to mind when you think of items worn during the cold winter season? Many people wear mittens in winter to keep their chilly hands warm.

Use this idea to create your own original mittens! It could be fun to decorate them with yarn or pens, too.

Please give it a try and make your own special origami mittens!

Heart Rabbit

Easy Origami: How to Fold a Bunny Heart with One Sheet

It’s fun to draw your favorite expressions! Here’s an idea for a heart bunny.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color or pattern, and a pen.

It’s a cute and unique idea that looks like a bunny has merged with a heart.

You can enjoy drawing bunnies with all kinds of expressions, like a beaming smile or a slightly nervous look! Once you add the facial expressions, your heart bunny becomes more than just a bunny—it transforms into a work of art full of emotion.

Give it a try!