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

Daruma

[Origami] How to Fold a New Year’s Daruma – Origami Daruma

Making a daruma out of origami is a perfect idea for the New Year.

The folding method is relatively simple, so kids will likely enjoy working on it.

Fold the origami paper in half into a triangle, then open it.

Fold each side halfway toward the crease; fold the opposite side toward the center crease as well.

Fold in the excess parts to form the face shape.

Finally, try drawing the eyes and mouth or decorating with stickers.

Writing your wishes on it is a lovely touch, too.

If the whole class makes them and decorates the classroom, it will really enhance the New Year atmosphere.

snow rabbit

Origami: How to make a snow rabbit (origami snow rabbit)

Let’s make a snow rabbit out of origami.

With simple folds and a combination of different parts, you can create a rabbit with a wintry feel.

Fold each piece carefully—eyes, ears, tail, and more.

Using white origami paper as the base and pink paper for the inner ears is a cute touch.

A snow rabbit made from origami also looks lovely as a room decoration.

It’s a warm, cozy craft that’s perfect for the cold season.

It seems like a great way to enjoy the process with your child while experiencing the season together.

kagami mochi (traditional Japanese New Year rice cake decoration)

[Origami] Perfect for New Year’s! How to fold “Kagami Mochi” [Yoshimoto comedian span! Makoto]

Let’s make kagami mochi out of origami—perfect for celebrating the New Year.

Use white origami paper and stack the pieces to represent the mochi.

You can also make a daidai (bitter orange) with orange paper to enhance the finished look.

Enjoy the steps together with your child and create a lovely piece that captures the season.

Working with a guardian makes it a fun project you can display at home, too.

It’s also a recommended idea for teachers as a New Year craft activity.

This enjoyable origami cultivates creativity while introducing a traditional motif unique to the New Year.

origami wreath

Origami Simple Wreath: Easy Folding Tutorial (niceno1)

Let’s make a simple wreath out of origami without using glue or scissors! It’s a handy wreath you can use not only for New Year’s but also for other events like Christmas.

The method is easy: make eight identical pieces from origami paper and assemble them at the end.

If you decorate it with New Year’s-themed origami motifs, it will become a piece full of seasonal charm.

If you make it together with children for the New Year, it will surely fill everyone with excitement as the new year approaches!

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koma

[Playable Origami] Easy Spinning Top Tutorial with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Spinning Top

Let’s try making a spinning top out of origami! It’s perfect as an origami craft to enjoy in January, and a great way for kids to experience a traditional New Year’s game.

You can make it with two sheets of origami paper and a toothpick.

Make each part of the top using the two sheets, then combine them at the end.

Since there’s a step where you use an awl to make a hole in the center for the toothpick, an adult should handle that part.

You can make it even more fun by playing with different color combinations of the origami paper.

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snowman

[1 sheet of origami] Easy! Cute “Snowman” origami tutorial — How to fold a snowman with origami. Easy!

An origami snowman, even with a simple shape, is full of seasonal charm.

Using plain white origami paper, fold it to express the roundness of the body.

For the eyes, mouth, and buttons, just fold small circles and stick them on.

You can create all kinds of expressions, so you’ll end up with snowmen full of personality.

Origami is also popular as an activity that nurtures children’s creativity and concentration.

The appeal of creating three-dimensional shapes from a single sheet of paper is something both teachers and children can enjoy together.

Why not fold one with your child and enjoy the winter atmosphere?

[Origami] Snowman

Origami: Snowman with a hat and scarf from a single sheet [Origami] Snowman with hat and scarf (using only one sheet)

This origami snowman is perfect for December, when it’s also the season of snow.

A snowman is made by placing one snowball on top of another, right? With a clever folding method, you can express the two stacked snowballs using just a single sheet of origami paper.

You can also make a scarf around the snowman’s neck.

If you use polka-dot or patterned paper, the pattern becomes the scarf, making it extra cute.

You can draw the eyes and mouth yourself, so each snowman has its own personality.

You can stick them on a wreath or a calendar, so try arranging them in different ways to expand the range of your creations.

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