[Kindergartners (Older Group)] Folding is Fun! Recommended January Origami Idea Collection for Senior Kindergarteners

Snowflakes

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Three-dimensional and dazzling! Here’s how to make snowflakes out of origami.

You’ll need six quarter-size sheets of light blue or blue origami paper, scissors, and tape or glue.

Winter often brings snow to mind, doesn’t it? How about making snowflakes with origami? In this idea, you fold the paper twice, make cuts with scissors, and then glue the parts together to finish—perfect for older preschoolers.

Since there’s a specific order for the gluing steps, it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian.

Ema of Mount Fuji

[New Year Origami] How to Make an Ema of Mt. Fuji

Let’s make origami! I’ll show you how to make a Mount Fuji ema (votive plaque).

You’ll need light brown origami paper, red origami paper, yellow-green origami paper, light blue origami paper, a craft knife, a white pen, and a ribbon.

An ema is something you offer at a shrine when you make a wish or give thanks after a wish has been granted.

How about making an ema out of origami with a wish for a healthy year? Some of the folding steps are a bit tricky, so it’s a good idea to work on it together with friends, a teacher, or a guardian!

Camellia

Camellia Origami: Easy and Cute Folding Tutorial | Great for New Year Crafts in January 🌺

Let’s make winter flowers! Here’s an idea for making camellias with origami.

You’ll need red origami paper, yellow origami paper, green origami paper, glue, tape, and scissors.

First, cut the paper to adjust the size.

Next, make five camellia petals with the red paper and fold the center part with the yellow paper.

Finally, fold the leaves and assemble all the parts to finish.

The steps are simple, so be sure to give this origami camellia idea a try!

a well-spinning top

[Origami] Easy! How to fold a spinning top that spins really well / Fun to play with—whirling origami spinning top

Make it with origami! Here’s an idea for a top that spins smoothly and fast.

All you need are three sheets of origami paper in your favorite colors.

Many children have played with spinning tops during New Year’s or in traditional games.

This time, it’s a top you can make using three sheets of origami paper! Since you’ll use three sheets, it’s fun to choose your own color combinations.

After you make them, why not see which top spins the longest? Try creating your very own original top and have fun playing with it!

maneki-neko (beckoning cat)

[Made with a single sheet of origami] Easy and cute Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) folding instructions ◇Origami beckoning cat, cat, animal, good-luck charm, decoration◇

A lucky charm that brings good fortune! Here are some ideas for making a beckoning cat (Maneki-neko) with origami.

What you’ll need: red origami paper, yellow round stickers, a red pen, a black pen, glue, and scissors.

Maneki-neko can have either the right paw raised or the left paw raised, and each has its own meaning.

How about making a Maneki-neko out of origami, which is said to invite good luck? After gluing the cat’s head and body together, draw the collar and the cat’s facial expression with the pens—and you’re done! Give it a try.

Festive! Cute origami sea bream

[New Year Origami] Easy and Cute Sea Bream Folding / Origami Fish Tai — Origami Sea Bream

Let’s make a lively sea bream that looks ready to swim away any moment! Sea bream are known to live long among fish, so they’re often eaten at celebrations and events as a wish for longevity.

What’s more, because the word “omedetai” (congratulatory) contains the sound “tai,” sea bream are considered lucky and are sometimes displayed for New Year’s as well.

This time, let’s make a sea bream out of origami and start a wonderful year! You’ll need one 15-cm square of red origami paper, one 7.5-cm square, round stickers or eye-shaped cutouts, scissors, glue, and a pen.

Some steps are a bit complex, so take your time and finish it carefully!

Easy! Long-tailed Tit Origami

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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.