[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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[Kindergarten Seniors] Fun with Folding! Recommended January Origami Ideas for Older Kindergarteners (41–50)
Penguin money envelope

This is a cute penguin folding method that’s perfect for New Year’s gift envelopes.
First, place the origami colored side up, fold it into a triangle twice, then open it once.
Fold both layers of the top corner down to meet the bottom edge to make creases.
Make another crease by folding only the top layer of the top corner down so it sticks out slightly past the bottom center.
Fold only the top layer of the top corner down to align with the bottom crease.
Next, fold along the upper crease, then fold the tip upward so it peeks out a little.
Fold back the part sticking out at the top.
Turn it over and fold both corners toward the center so the tips overlap.
Tuck one corner into the other.
Finally, draw the face with a pen, and you’re done!
rabbit daruma

A daruma transforms into a cute rabbit! Let’s make an adorable rabbit daruma! First, here’s how to make the daruma.
Fold the paper in half into a triangle twice to make creases, then open it.
Fold the bottom corner up to the crease and open it; repeat this twice, then fold up from the very bottom twice.
Match the lower left corner with the corner you just folded and crease; do the same on the right side.
Next, fold the opposite corner up to the center line, then fold the left and right corners straight in toward the center line.
Fold the top upward, flip it over, and fold any parts sticking out along the edges of the paper.
Fold the corners in to meet the center, and fold up the bottom—your daruma is complete.
Attach ears made from origami and draw the face to finish your rabbit daruma! It stands on its own, so it looks lovely as a display piece.
Rabbit amulet

A gift for someone special! Here are ideas for making a rabbit charm with origami.
You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, white origami paper cut into 7.5 cm squares, white round stickers, colored pens, thread, tape, and glue or double-sided tape.
It’s perfect not only as a charm for yourself, but also as a gift for someone you care about.
Make the charm with colorful origami, and use the white paper and stickers to have a cute little rabbit peeking out! By decorating it with thread and tape, you can create a practical and lovely charm.
In conclusion
In January, I introduced origami ideas to fold with the older kindergarteners.
I believe there were many ideas, such as familiar items like snowmen and mittens, as well as good-luck charms like daruma dolls and maneki-neko.
Be sure to try folding any ideas that catch your interest together with the children!


