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The article I’d like to introduce features January origami to enjoy with preschoolers (middle year).
Since it’s January, there are ideas like mittens and snowmen—things children already know—but there might also be ideas they’ve never seen or heard of.
In those cases, it could be fun to look them up in an illustrated guide or read a book to learn more.
After deepening their understanding, trying to fold the origami can reveal a whole new kind of enjoyment! Let’s spark the curiosity and interest of middle-year preschoolers while having fun with origami!
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[For Preschoolers (Age 4-5)] Folding is Fun! A Collection of January Origami Ideas to Enjoy with Preschoolers (1–10)
penguin
It’s said that Antarctic penguins are hardy even in the winter cold.
Here’s how to fold a penguin with origami.
After making a cross-shaped crease, fold the top corner toward the center to create a crease, pressing down as you fold while making sure no corners stick out.
Flip it over and fold the top left and right toward the center crease to form the angle of the penguin’s shoulders.
Turn it over again, and shape the penguin’s body along the central crease.
Fold the wing sections outward, adjust the overall shape, and you’re done.
Using light blue or darker origami paper to make different kinds of penguins is also recommended!
Mount Fuji
Let’s fold Mount Fuji with origami! Prepare a light blue sheet of origami paper, place the light blue side up, and make a crease by folding it in half.
Fold the left and right sides into triangles toward the crease.
After folding, fold both sides upward.
Fold down the loose flap, then fold the top corner upward.
Fold the very top corner down, then flip the model over.
Fold the bottom edge upward to make a crease.
Fold the left and right corners up into triangles, then fold them up to align with the crease you just made.
Fold the top section diagonally down to the left and right, flip it over, and you’re done.
You can also spread the bottom to make it stand on its own!
Daruma
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Here’s how to fold a daruma that lets you enjoy a variety of expressions.
Fold the origami paper in half twice to make a square, creating a cross-shaped crease, then open it.
Fold the bottom side along the center crease, then fold the remaining three sides the same way to make creases, and open it again.
Fold three sides along the frontmost crease, and fold one side up by one square.
Next, flip it over and tuck the corners inward to round the shape; once the corners are gone, it’s complete! Draw any expression you like on the white area.
Make lots and use them for hanging decorations or as a garland—highly recommended!
battledore (a traditional Japanese decorative paddle used for New Year, also used in the game hanetsuki)
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The battledore is very easy to fold, so give it a try! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to make a cross-shaped crease.
Fold the top corner down toward the crease, then fold the bottom corner up to align with the top edge to make a crease.
Next, fold the bottom corner up along the crease you just made, and fold the left and right sides toward the center—this completes the top part of the battledore.
For the bottom part, use a smaller piece of origami sized to match the battledore.
Fold it into a rectangle to make a crease, open it, then fold the top and bottom toward the crease to finish.
Attach it to the battledore you just made! If you draw your own designs on it, your battledore will look even more wonderful!
snowman
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Let’s make a cute snowman with a hat using a single sheet of origami paper! Fold it into a triangle twice to create a cross-shaped crease, then open it.
Fold the top corner down to the crease to make a crease line.
Repeat this step twice, then tuck the very top corner inward.
Flip it over, fold the top and bottom along the center line, and fold the bottom corner up.
Flip it over again, fold the top section along the crease, then make an upward fold about 1 cm from the top.
Flip it over, lift the section with the step-like folds, and fold it inward.
At this point, it will look like a snowman; just fold in the corners to refine the shape, and you’re done.
Try making snowmen with different expressions!
Long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)
Let’s make a long-tailed tit, known for its round shape and fluffy wings, out of origami.
Prepare one sheet of black origami paper, fold it into a triangle twice to create creases.
Fold the triangular tip upward, then open it, puff it up, and squash it to form the bird’s wings.
The wings are the key feature of the long-tailed tit, so fold while checking the balance.
Gradually fold the corners to refine the shape and give the body a rounded look.
Finally, draw the face, such as the beak and eyes, to finish!
gloves
Here’s how to fold a mitten that’s perfect to make with preschoolers.
Fold the origami paper in half into a square twice to create a cross-shaped crease, then unfold.
Fold the bottom edge up to meet the center crease, and fold the left corner down into a triangle toward the inside.
When making the mitten for the other hand, fold down the right corner instead.
Open the bottom flap, then fold it up twice along the creases.
Flip it over, and fold both sides along the vertical crease so they angle slightly inward.
Fold the left and right corners toward the center crease, and fold the top corner down a little.
Spread the thumb section outward and fold it, then tuck the tip inside to finish.
Make two and connect them with yarn for a cute touch!