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Toddlers will love it! Fun-to-make July origami recommendations

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

Young children are beginning to take an interest in colors and shapes.

This is an important time for them to experience the joy of creating things with their own hands.

Here, we’re introducing fun origami ideas that also help develop concentration.

Try making a variety of items using colorful paper! If you create pieces that capture the feel of summer together, you can make even hot July days enjoyable.

There are also cute works perfect for decorating walls, so get creative and enjoy July origami with the children!

Delight the little ones! Fun-to-make July origami recommendations (11–20)

morning glory

Morning glories with origami! I explained how to fold them, with steps tailored for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds.

morning glory

Vivid colors are beautiful! Here are some morning glory craft ideas.

When you think of flowers that are unique to summer, what comes to mind? In some regions, elementary school children grow morning glories at school.

This time, let’s make morning glories with origami.

You’ll need origami paper, construction paper, and crayons or colored pencils.

In the video, arrangement methods are introduced by age, so try adjusting the steps to match your child’s interests and attention span.

Using origami in your favorite colors will make it even more exciting.

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stag beetle

[Origami] Summer origami “Stag Beetle” to make with a 3-year-old child

stag beetle

A big hit with kids! Here’s a fun stag beetle craft idea.

Stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles are insects that children really admire.

This time, let’s make a stag beetle—famous for its large jaws—using origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

It’s best to choose a color that matches the image of a stag beetle your child has in mind.

For steps where layers of paper need to be tucked in, it’s reassuring to work together with a parent or teacher.

We hope it turns into a wonderful creation that kids will be proud to show off to friends and family.

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yacht

[Summer Origami] Super Easy Yacht Folding Method [With Voice Commentary]

yacht

Something to make in summer! Here are some yacht craft ideas.

A yacht is a boat that moves forward by catching the wind with its sails.

Even if you haven’t seen one in real life, they often appear in picture books and anime.

How about making a yacht that evokes the sea and enjoying a summer craft? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

The folding method is simple and easy to follow, so once you get the hang of it, kids should be able to finish it on their own.

Use origami in your favorite colors or patterns to create your own original yacht!

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corn

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for the Summer Season! Corn with Origami | Origami Corn

corn

Let’s make a summer-only veggie! Here are some corn craft ideas.

What comes to mind when you think of summer vegetables? Corn, which often appears in anime and picture books, is perfect to make with kids.

You’ll need yellow origami paper, green origami paper, and crayons or pens.

For the step where you recreate the round shape of the corn, it’s reassuring to work together with a parent or teacher.

Also, drawing kernels on the finished corn will make it look even nicer!

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penguin

[Preschool Craft] Let’s make a penguin with origami! It’s easy to make with just one sheet♪

penguin

Make it with a single sheet of origami! Here’s a penguin idea.

Penguins give off a cool, refreshing impression, don’t they? This time, let’s make a simple penguin that you can complete with just one sheet of origami.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen or colored pencils.

The steps are simple, so it looks like you can have fun making it together with kids.

Plus, if you make penguins with different colors of origami, you’ll grow attached to them as if they’re friends or family.

It’s a wonderful idea for nurturing children’s creativity.

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Peekaboo Penguin

[Origami] How to fold a Peekaboo Penguin (it can stand on its own) – How to make it [Sea Series]

Peekaboo Penguin

Here’s a super cute way to fold a penguin that’s perfect to attach to letters or cards! First, place the origami paper with the back side facing up and fold it into a triangle twice to make crease lines.

Lift one corner up to just slightly before the center line, then fold both edges of the lifted section upward at a slight diagonal.

Fold both corners of that folded section inward.

Turn it over so the white side is facing you, and fold along the center line twice to shape the face.

Next, use a 2.5 cm piece of origami paper to make the hands.

Start with a basic “zabuton” fold, then fold both corners diagonally to shape the hands.

Make two of these.

Finally, glue the hands on, and add eyes and a mouth with round stickers or similar—done!

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Delight your preschoolers! Fun-to-make July origami recommendations (21–30)

a round and laid-back penguin

[Cute Origami] Easy Penguin Folding Instructions (Origami no Jikan) | Origami Penguin (Easy)

a round and laid-back penguin

This is an easy and cute origami penguin.

First, turn the paper over and make two creases by folding it in half both ways into a square.

Fold one edge down to align with the center crease.

Flip it over, then fold the left and right edges to the center line.

Open the colored corner and squash-fold it.

Fold the bottom edge up to the center to make a crease, open it once, then fold the bottom tip inward along that crease.

Fold the corners to form the feet.

Fold the protruding colored corner to suggest the hands.

Finally, round off the colored tip to finish! Decorate it cutely with round stickers or a pen.

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