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[For Kids] Simple and Cute Origami Ideas to Enjoy in February

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Are you enjoying February origami with your kids? This season is full of special motifs like Setsubun ogres, Otafuku masks, and Valentine’s hearts.

It’s perfect for cozy days at home—an activity that keeps little fingers busy while learning about seasonal traditions.

In this article, we’ve gathered cute origami ideas that are just right for February.

They’re all easy to fold, so both children and adults can jump in without stress.

Display your finished pieces to instantly brighten up your room! Enjoy some origami time together.

[For Kids] A Collection of Simple and Cute Origami Ideas to Enjoy in February (11–20)

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When the weather turns cold, oden starts appearing by the register at convenience stores.

It’s a classic dish that every Japanese person thinks of as a winter staple.

This time, let’s make oden with origami! We’ll show you how to make konnyaku with triangles, daikon using the zabuton (cushion) fold, and burdock root by rolling a sheet of origami paper.

Try drawing patterns with colored pencils or crayons as you go.

In the end, it will take the shape of skewered oden, so enjoy sharing some hot, piping oden together.

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Japanese bush warbler

[Made with One Sheet of Origami] Easy and Cute Bush Warbler (Facing Left) Folding Tutorial ◇ Origami Japanese Bush Warbler — Spring Little Bird, Uguisu ◇

Japanese bush warbler

From around late February, the first songs of the Japanese bush warbler start in regions like Kyushu and Kanto.

So for a February origami idea, let’s make a bush warbler! Use one sheet of green origami paper: show the head and wings with the colored side, and the belly with the white side.

First, fold the paper into a triangle twice to make creases, then unfold it and fold the two adjacent edges to line up with those creases.

For the overlapping center section, fold it into a triangle, then squash the pocket flat.

From there, keep making creases and folding along them, repeating the process.

There are a few steps, but the folding itself is simple—give it a try!

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Also works as a finger puppet! Shima-enaga

[Easy Origami] How to Make a Long-tailed Tit

Also works as a finger puppet! Shima-enaga

The long-tailed tit, known as the “snow fairy,” lives in Hokkaido.

Its plush-like round shape and beady eyes are truly adorable.

This is an origami piece inspired by that bird.

Amazingly, it can also be used as a finger puppet—an idea kids will love.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners inward so they overlap at the center.

Flip the paper top to bottom, then fold the left and right corners back to form the wings.

Fold down the top corner, which becomes the head, to round it out, and tuck the bottom triangle inward to finish.

Use a pen to draw the wing patterns and face as the final touch.

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snow rabbit

“Childcare Ideas: Winter Origami” Fold in 4 + 5 Steps! Snow Rabbit Origami (Kids Can Make It Themselves!) · Origami Snow Rabbit Easy

snow rabbit

It’s February and we’ve reached the start of spring on the calendar, but in some regions it’s still snowing.

So here are some origami ideas for making a snow rabbit! For the body, use one 15 cm sheet of white origami paper, and for the leaf-shaped ears, use two 7.5 cm sheets of green origami paper.

Fold the white paper into a triangle, then fold the three corners inward to round it out—that completes the body.

For the green paper, fold it into a triangle to make a crease, open it, then fold all four edges toward the crease—that completes the ears.

Attach the ears to the body and draw the face, and you’re done!

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Japanese pilchard on holly leaves

How to fold a Setsubun origami holly-and-sardine (Hiiragi Iwashi) [with audio commentary] — Easily make a cute Setsubun decoration!

Japanese pilchard on holly leaves

Here’s an idea for making the classic Setsubun decoration, hiiragi iwashi, out of origami.

Use one 15 cm sheet of origami paper for the sardine head and three 7.5 cm sheets for the holly leaves.

You’ll also need one disposable chopstick.

For the head part, fold the paper into a triangle twice and into a square twice to make crease lines, open it up, then use the creases to collapse it so that two squares overlap.

Next, shape it into a sardine head and tuck in any necessary sections.

For the holly leaves, fold the top and bottom corners toward the center and roll-fold twice, then make two diagonal folds upward starting from the center.

Once the parts are ready, glue them onto the chopstick to finish!

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plum blossoms

[New Year Origami] Easy and cute plum blossom made with one sheet of origami / How to fold origami plum blossoms

plum blossoms

When it comes to February flowers, plum blossoms come to mind.

So this time, I’ll show you how to make a plum blossom with origami.

There’s a step that involves making cuts, so please have scissors ready.

Use 4.5 cm origami paper.

Fold the left and right edges toward the center, then do the same with the top and bottom edges.

Open the top and bottom folds and shape them into a boat; then open the left and right triangular sections and squash-fold them into squares.

When you unfold everything, you’ll have four small squares.

These will become the petals.

Make four cuts in the gaps between the petals, adjust the shape, and you’re done.

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[For Kids] Simple and Cute Origami Ideas to Enjoy in February (21–30)

demon’s face

[Setsubun Origami] Easy Oni (Demon) Face Folding with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Demon Face Tutorial

demon's face

Many children look forward to Setsubun in February.

So let’s introduce a cute oni (demon) origami.

With this idea, you can use just one sheet of origami paper to create the oni’s face, horns, and even facial patterns.

Once it’s folded, just draw your favorite expression to finish.

It would be fun to prepare red, blue, and yellow paper and make several oni to display together.

It’s also recommended to pair the oni with traditional elements like Otafuku (Okame), beans, or a masu box to create a wall decoration.

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