For older kindergarteners: Let’s make it! A collection of recommended origami ideas for February
February brings a string of cold days, which means more time playing indoors, doesn’t it?
That’s why we recommend origami play.
In this article, we’re sharing a collection of origami ideas you’ll want to try in February.
As graduation from kindergarten approaches, many older children have gained lots of new skills.
Even with origami models they’re making for the first time, many children can now follow instructions or an origami book and fold on their own without the teacher guiding each step.
If teachers create and display origami diagrams, children can choose what they want to make and fold freely!
It’s wonderful to provide an environment where children can make what they want, when they want.
Please use these ideas as inspiration and try making all kinds of things!
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For Older Kindergarteners: Let’s Make It! Recommended Origami Ideas for February (21–30)
Heart-shaped message card
Why not send your message with a cute origami heart? First, fold it into a triangle twice and a square twice to create cross-shaped creases, then unfold.
Place it so a corner is at the top and bottom, fold the bottom corner up toward the center and unfold, then fold along the crease three times.
Do this on all sides.
Next, fold the top corner down toward the center, and fold the left and right corners inward twice.
Fold the bottom corner up toward the center, then make a vertical cut halfway up from the bottom with scissors.
Tuck in the cut corners, flip it over, and you’re done.
If any parts lift up, glue them down.
It would make a lovely gift for Valentine’s Day!
puffy heart balloon
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Enjoy original decorations too! Introducing a puffy 3D heart balloon made from origami.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite color.
A heart motif is perfect for Valentine’s Day, and making it three-dimensional makes it even cuter! The folding method is simple, but the part where you blow air into it to make it 3D looks fun.
Decorating the finished heart balloon with drawings or stickers will make it look even more festive! It’s also a great idea to attach a straw and turn it into a heart wand.
Enjoy customizing it together with the kids!
Japanese pilchard on holly leaves
Recommended for Setsubun events! Here are some ideas for making a hiiragi iwashi.
You will need: origami paper for the sardine head, two sheets for the twig, two sheets for the holly, tape or glue, a black pen, and white round stickers.
Many preschools and households hold bean-throwing events for Setsubun.
Do you have any children who are afraid to participate because they don’t like the oni (ogres)? That’s when hiiragi iwashi comes in handy! Hiiragi iwashi combines holly leaves, which oni dislike, with a sardine head.
It’s cherished as a talisman to keep oni from entering, so try making it while learning about its meaning and origins.
Tripod with legs
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!
Ehomaki
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February brings Setsubun to mind.
Here’s how to fold an Ehomaki (lucky sushi roll) for Setsubun.
First, fold a black origami square in half into a triangle twice to make a cross-shaped crease pattern, then fold the top corner down to the bottom edge to crease and open it.
With the black side facing up, position the paper so the corners are at the top and bottom.
Fold the bottom corner up to the top crease to make a crease, then open it.
Next, fold the bottom corner up to the nearest crease.
Then fold up along the second crease from the bottom and flip the paper over.
Place it so the folded section is on the left, fold the top and bottom edges toward the center, and tuck in the corners to shape it like a sushi roll.
It’s done.
For fillings, prepare small pieces made by folding the corners of tiny origami squares to make rounded shapes and glue them on.
Make and add any fillings you like!
cat
February 22 is Cat Day—meow meow meow!—so why not make a cute cat out of origami? Prepare two sheets of origami paper: one large and one small.
You’ll make the head with the larger sheet.
First, fold it into a triangle twice to create a cross of creases, then unfold.
Fold all four corners toward the center.
Fold up two corners largely to form the ears, and fold the remaining corners to add roundness to the cat’s face.
Next, use the smaller sheet to make the body: fold it into a triangle, then narrowly fold one side over twice, and you’re done.
Glue the head and body together, and draw any expression you like!
Heart-shaped box
Let’s make a heart-shaped box perfect for Valentine’s Day! First, fold the paper in half both ways to make a cross-shaped crease, then open it and fold the bottom up to meet the center line.
Open the lower right section and collapse it, then fold it back along the crease from the center.
Do the same on the left side.
Fold the lower left and right corners down into triangles, then fold them in along the side creases.
Fold up the two small triangles, then open them out since they form pockets.
Open them along the vertical center line and tuck the top corners inward.
Glue the heart-shaped section in place.
After that, follow the video as a reference and collapse it into a pouch shape to finish.
Try putting in small sweets and giving it as a gift!