[Kindergartners (Older Group)] Folding is Fun! Recommended January Origami Idea Collection for Senior Kindergarteners
Try asking the children, “What comes to mind when you think of January?” You’ll likely hear lots of answers, like New Year’s, rice cakes (mochi), Mt.
Fuji, and mandarins.
Let’s have fun folding those January images the children imagine using origami! In this article, we’re sharing January origami ideas that are fun for older kindergarteners to make.
Some folds are a bit complex, but being able to work together and consult with friends is one of the wonderful strengths of older kindergarteners.
Be sure to make lots of them!
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For Kindergarten Seniors: Fun Folding! Recommended January Origami Ideas for Older Kindergarteners (21–30)
A plump, cute long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)
Let’s make a cute long-tailed tit (shima-enaga) from Hokkaido with origami.
You’ll need 7.5 cm square origami paper, round stickers, a black pen, two strips cut lengthwise from a 15 cm square sheet of brown origami paper (each 1/4 the width), scissors, glue, and so on.
The step for folding the long-tailed tit’s wings is a bit complex, so children will likely feel more comfortable working carefully together with a teacher or guardian.
The finished long-tailed tit can stand on its own, so it looks adorable as is, but if you make a branch out of the brown origami and combine them, you can bring out even more charm.
Great for walls too! Recommended origami for January
Let’s make New Year–themed items using washi-patterned origami and chiyogami.
The video features hagoita paddles, spinning tops (koma), kagami mochi, daruma dolls, and shuttlecocks (hane).
The ideas are full of exciting touches for kids—like customizing the daruma’s face to match the zodiac animal or freely choosing origami colors for the shuttlecocks.
When decorating indoors, you can get creative by mounting them on construction paper or stringing them together like a garland!
Cute with origami! Kadomatsu made of origami
Recommended for those who want to make simple New Year’s decorations! Kadomatsu are New Year decorations made with pine and bamboo that are set up at entrances during the holiday, right? Many children have probably seen them while out on walks or outings.
This time, let’s finish it using just one sheet of green origami paper.
The key points are to make firm creases along the lines and to align the corners.
There are many steps where you create a crease and then use it to form the next one, so it would be great to enjoy making it while keeping these points in mind.
You can make it with origami! Kagami mochi origami
Kagami mochi is characterized by stacked rice cakes and a bitter orange on top.
It looks lovely whether you stick it onto a surface or let it stand on its own, and it’s great for preschool craft projects! You’ll need white origami paper, light yellow origami paper, orange origami paper, green origami paper, colored pens, glue, and so on.
It’s exciting to make each part—the mochi, the daidai (bitter orange), and the sanpō (the wooden stand)—separately and then assemble them.
Since the origami sizes differ for each part, please follow the video to check the sizes as you make it!
Easy and cute! A one-sheet origami horse
This idea starts by making creases in a 5×5 grid and then shaping it into a horse.
The creases are crucial, so fold carefully to ensure each square is a clean, perfect square.
Even after the 5×5 grid is complete, continue the process while adding creases.
Since there are quite a lot of steps, have an adult help and supervise as you fold.
The inside reverse folds that leave the mane intact are intricate and quite challenging, so proceed carefully while checking each step.
Once the horse is finished, add the eyes to give it a cute look.
Tear-and-paste fun! Horse collage
Let’s try making a horse collage using torn origami paper.
It’s an idea that could be handy when sending New Year’s cards to friends.
The process is to sketch a simple outline on paper and then stick origami pieces on top.
A simple sketch is fine, but be sure to clearly express distinctive features like the mane and nose—those are the key points that make it look like a horse.
In this idea, the horse is holding a carrot and smiling.
Think about the design, including its pose and facial expression.
Let’s make plum blossoms!
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Let’s incorporate the plum blossom—famous as a New Year’s flower—into your New Year’s card design.
Here’s a paper-cutting idea you can enjoy like a craft project.
Fold origami paper following the set steps, draw two curved lines, and cut along them with scissors.
Then slowly unfold the paper, and your plum blossom is complete.
There are only seven folds in total, and two of those are just to make crease lines.
It’s an idea that’s easy for children to make, so please give it a try.
Create plum blossoms in various sizes and colors to make a vibrant New Year’s card.