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

Kotobuki turtle

[Origami] How to make a simple celebratory turtle (longevity turtle) with one sheet 🐢 How to make paper turtle #거북 #龟 #tortuga #outline #edge #kame #turtle #celebration #kame #howtofold #origami #摺紙 #종이접기 #DIY

You can make an auspicious longevity turtle with just one sheet of origami! Here’s a New Year–recommended origami project.

First, place the paper color-side down and fold it into a triangle twice to make crease lines.

Lift the bottom corner up to meet the top corner, offsetting it slightly.

Flip it over, then fold the left and right corners up to meet the center line, and fold those lifted sides back down to the bottom corner.

Unfold, turn the white side down, and fold the left and right corners up diagonally to just below the center, then fold those lifted sections back down to align with the bottom edge.

Turn it upside down and fold the corner upward, then flip it again and fold up the single top layer corner.

Slightly offset the left and right corners from the edges and fold them down diagonally, then fold them back up in parallel to suggest the turtle’s front legs—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.

New Year rabbit

[New Year Origami] Easy and Cute Rabbit Folding Method - Zodiac Rabbit New Year Decoration, Kimono, Animals, Hina Dolls, Hinamatsuri - Origami Rabbit

Recommended for preschoolers! Here’s how to fold a cute kimono-clad rabbit.

First, fold white origami paper using the Kannon fold.

With the crease running vertically, fold it in half and open it, then fold the bottom edge back up to meet the center crease.

Fold one side using the two-layer boat fold, then fold the two corners up to just short of the center line.

Fold the corners to form the ear shapes.

Turn it over, fold the bottom edge up to the center, and fold both corners up to meet the center.

Fold up the bottom corner and then fold the tip down slightly to complete the face.

Next, turn a new sheet of origami paper over and fold it into a triangle to make a crease; then slightly fold up both opposite corners.

Fold into a triangle again to set the crease, fold up the corner, and diagonally fold both corners in toward the center to complete the kimono.

Attach the face with tape to finish!

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spinning top

[New Year Origami] How to fold a flat spinning top [with voice-over] Super easy with a single sheet of origami! For kids — New Year’s card idea

I’ll show you how to fold a spinning top perfect for January using just one sheet of origami paper.

First, fold it in half vertically and open it.

Fold the bottom edge up to meet the center crease.

Turn it over, then fold the top edge down to meet the front bottom corner twice.

Turn it over again, fold down only the top edge, and fold it back at the front center.

Lightly fold both corners to make crease marks.

Next, fold the top corner down to the center, then fold the bottom edge up as if laying it down—and you’re done! It also looks cute on a wall display or glued onto a backing sheet in various sizes.

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Kagami mochi

[New Year] Easy! Just one sheet of origami! How to fold a Kagami Mochi 🍊 Perfect as a New Year decoration ✨ origami kagami mochi rice cake

Recommended for January! Here’s an easy kagamimochi origami perfect for preschoolers.

You can make it with just one sheet of origami paper.

First, place an orange sheet face down and fold it into a triangle twice to make crease lines.

Fold one corner upward by rolling it over twice, then fold the left and right edges to the center.

Fold up the bottom corner and tuck both corners inward.

Flip it over and fold up to the center line twice.

Fold it so that a little bit of the orange part sticks out at the top.

Fold both corners to form the shape of the mochi, adjust the shape, and you’re done!

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