February is still quite cold, but it’s also a season full of fun events like Setsubun and Valentine’s Day.
Many teachers at nurseries and kindergartens may be looking to incorporate activities that reflect the season.
With that in mind, we’ve gathered origami ideas perfect for February.
From ogres (oni) and heart motifs to winter foods and penguins, there’s a rich variety to choose from.
We’ve picked options ranging from very simple steps to slightly more complex ones, so enjoy easy, seasonal origami with the children!
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Recommended in February! A collection of simple origami ideas perfect for enjoying the season in childcare (1–10)
Easy! Long-tailed Tit Origami
Adorably round! The long-tailed tit known as the Shima-enaga, a wild bird native to Hokkaido.
In recent years, we often see goods and items featuring its cute appearance as a motif.
Here’s an idea to make a Shima-enaga using a single sheet of origami paper, plus a pen and glue.
Once you’ve folded the creases, the base is done.
Making the wings and tail seems like something you could enjoy while teaching and learning together with friends or teachers! It could be fun to give it a smiling expression, too.
If you display the finished pieces lined up on a branch, like real Shima-enaga keeping warm together, both kids and adults are sure to feel soothed.
Snow Fairy! How to Fold a Long-tailed Tit (Shima-enaga)
Let’s make a long-tailed tit using a single sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold both corners up to meet the top corner.
Fold the left and right corners inward to form a triangle, then rotate the paper to swap top and bottom.
Align with the top corners of the left and right triangles, and fold the two bottom corners outward to open them—these will be the wings.
Turn the paper over, squash-fold the triangular wings into squares, then fold the bottom corner up to meet the top corner and change the wings to black.
Tuck in the left and right corners of the black section to refine the shape, and flip the paper over.
Round out the remaining white area in the center, and you’re done.
Draw the face to finish it cutely.
oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)
With Setsubun-themed origami, try making colorful oni (ogre) faces together with the children.
Start from a basic form, and by using round stickers you can easily create horns and cheeks, resulting in oni with a variety of expressions.
These can be used as masks for bean-throwing events, or teachers can make wall decorations to display as Setsubun décor—both are sure to be a hit.
Oni faces not only evoke the tradition of Setsubun, but also stimulate children’s creativity and enliven gatherings.
Let’s enjoy indoor winter activities with oni origami that brightens up Setsubun.
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For origami projects to make with children in February, we recommend the “Otafuku” theme.
By letting children freely draw in the facial expressions, each child can express their creativity.
Otafuku origami with bright, cheerful faces that make you forget the winter chill can also be used as room decorations and help create wonderful memories with parents.
For teachers, this activity is also a great opportunity to improve children’s concentration through hands-on work.
Otafuku is known as a traditional cultural symbol that brings good fortune.
While having fun, it can be a chance for children to become more familiar with culture.
daikon radish
Make it with origami! Let me introduce a fun idea for a daikon radish.
All you need is white origami paper and green origami paper.
Daikon is rich in nutrients and used in many dishes, so it’s a familiar ingredient for kids too.
Since daikon becomes sweeter in the cold and is in season in winter, let’s try making one out of origami! The charm of this idea is that it’s simple with just a few steps.
Once it’s finished and on display, it’s sure to spark a playful spirit! By all means, have fun making it together with your children.
Ogre Pants
Let’s make it with origami! We’re introducing ogre pants.
What you’ll need are yellow origami paper and a black pen or colored pencil.
How about asking the children, “What animal’s fur are ogre pants made from?” Many kids may know from nursery rhymes or from seeing illustrations.
If you start with a question like that and then begin the craft, they’ll enjoy trying all kinds of variations! The steps are simple, so it’s highly recommended.
Give it a try!
Snow fairy! Adorable long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)
Why not try making the popular long-tailed tit as a “snow fairy” with origami? All you need is a single sheet of your favorite origami paper and a black pen, so preparation is super easy.
Fold by creasing and flipping the paper as you go: use the white front side to represent the body and the colored back side for the wings.
Finish by drawing the eyes and beak with a black pen to enjoy different expressions.
With few steps, it’s easy even for a 3-year-old, so it’s highly recommended.
After it’s done, you can show them to each other or line them up on the wall to create a cute atmosphere.
