Origami to Enjoy January and Winter! A Collection of Simple Ideas to Use in Childcare

Snowman wreath

How about a snowman wreath as a winter-appropriate item to brighten up your walls? It’s an idea even 0-year-olds can enjoy making! First, cut thick paper into a wreath shape and attach a paper doily.

Next, crumple tissue paper and arrange it on top of double-sided tape.

You can make it even more festive by decorating with cut origami paper, round stickers, and washi tape.

Finish by adding a snowman made from construction paper, and you’re done.

Adjust the steps—like using glue or scissors—according to the children’s ages, and have fun creating!

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plum blossoms

[New Year Origami] Easy and cute plum blossom made with one sheet of origami / How to fold origami plum blossoms

You can make it with a single sheet of origami paper! Here’s how to fold a plum blossom.

Place the paper with the white side up and fold it using the Kannon (preliminary/base) fold.

With the paper oriented vertically, crease it in half, then fold both edges to the center crease.

Rotate it to a diagonal orientation, fold both sides in half to make guide creases, and unfold.

Return it to the Kannon shape, then fold it into the double boat (two-boat) base.

Flatten the four corners so they form squares.

Next, turn it over and, on the four central edges, cut only the top layer about halfway with scissors.

Flip it back, slightly fold the inner corners, then return the flaps up and shape them into petals.

Turn it over again and, using the slits as guides, fold so it matches the shape on the front.

Slightly fold the four corners—and you’re done!

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Torn-Paper Origami Lion Dance

Here’s a fun craft to make with kids: a torn-origami Shishimai (lion dance) decoration.

How about creating an origami piece themed around ema, the wooden plaques displayed at New Year? Prepare a base cut into the shape of an ema, along with origami and chiyogami paper torn into small pieces.

After pasting the torn origami and chiyogami onto the base, make the lion dance face and stick it on.

Finally, punch a hole with a hole punch and tie it with tape or string to finish.

It’s an origami idea that lets kids enjoy tearing paper and sticking pieces on.

Try making this Japanese-style decoration that you can display on doors or walls.

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rabbit daruma

[New Year Origami] Easy and Cute Rabbit Daruma Folding Method – Zodiac Rabbit Decoration, Animal Origami (Origami 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

How to Make a Charm (Rabbit)

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.