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Fun with preschoolers! July origami ideas to feel the season

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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.

Preschoolers who are full of curiosity and love learning through play.

At this stage, they enjoy using their hands, and origami helps nurture their concentration and imagination.

By making origami with friends and showing their creations to one another, their communication skills naturally improve as well.

In July, when we spend more time indoors, why not have everyone enjoy creating lovely, seasonally themed origami pieces? Here, we introduce several July origami ideas recommended for preschoolers.

We hope you find them helpful!

Want to have fun with preschoolers (4–5-year-olds)? July origami ideas to feel the season (31–40)

Easy and cute morning glories

How to Make Summer Flower Origami: Simple and Cute Morning Glory Origami (For Kids!) · Origami Morning Glory

Easy and cute morning glories

Let’s make a summer symbol, the morning glory, with origami.

Fold the paper into a triangle three times.

Prepare scissors and cut the top of the triangle diagonally.

Be careful not to cut the inner triangular section while cutting.

Open the paper and fold the four corners inward along the lines.

Turn the paper over, fold the corners, shape it into a morning glory, and you’re done.

The steps are simple, so give it a try.

Wrapping paper tape to make a vine and decorating it is a lovely touch too.

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Easy way to fold a crab (origami)

How to Fold Origami [Crab]: Easy Origami Folding How-to Video Series [ORIGAMing]

Easy way to fold a crab (origami)

Here’s how to make a crab out of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and let’s get started.

Fold it in half into a square twice, then open the pocket to puff it up and squash-fold it into a triangle.

Make the crab’s legs and claws while aligning them with the center line.

The key is to make sharp creases as you fold.

You can add a face or patterns to the finished crab to create your own original design—it’s highly recommended.

Try making your own crabs and sticking them onto poster paper to create a large wall display!

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Cute seashell

How to Make Origami: A Simple and Cute Seashell (For Kids!) – Origami Shell

Cute seashell

Let’s make a summery, seasonal seashell out of origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper.

Fold the paper in half, then fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.

Fold toward the center crease again.

Flip it over and further fold the left and right corners toward the center crease.

Open the paper, fold the corners, and shape the whole piece into a seashell.

The overall crease lines represent the lines of the shell, giving it a more three-dimensional look.

The finished seashell is also great to incorporate into crafts that evoke an underwater scene.

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Pineapple and popsicle

[Summer] Big reveal: Easy and cute craft ideas for three types of pineapples and ice pops! Let’s review how to use glue and scissors [Daycare/Kindergarten]

Pineapple and popsicle

Here’s how to make pineapples and popsicles to keep you cool in the hot summer.

Prepare pineapple and leaf shapes made from construction paper, cellophane, scissors, and fruit stickers.

First, for the popsicles, cut cellophane and origami paper to get them ready.

Glue the cut cellophane and fruit pieces onto the prepared popsicle base, then cover with clear tape to protect it.

Attach a piece of construction paper cut to look like a popsicle stick, and you’re done.

For the pineapple, glue pieces of yellow and orange origami paper onto the pineapple-shaped construction paper base.

Finally, add the leaves to complete it.

Both projects are fun for kindergarteners, so be sure to give them a try!

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Watermelon that fits in your pocket

[Summer Origami] Easy Watermelon Folding with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Watermelon Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Watermelon that fits in your pocket

We’re introducing a cute watermelon origami that’s like a little pocket that can hold anything.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by folding it horizontally.

Then open it up and make creases along the center line.

Flip it over and fold the top, bottom, left, and right corners to meet the second crease from the top.

To shape it like a watermelon, fold each section in order while checking where to fold.

While adjusting the shape, create the pocket.

For the inside (the red part of the watermelon), use red origami paper and fold it to fit the pocket.

Layer the two parts together, and it’s complete.

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Fun with preschoolers! July origami ideas that capture the season (41–50)

Perfect for summer! How to fold a cicada (origami)

[Preschool Teacher’s Guide: Easy Origami] How to Fold a Cicada—Perfect for Summer

Perfect for summer! How to fold a cicada (origami)

Here’s an origami project idea that’s a bit of a fun challenge for older preschoolers: how to fold a cicada.

It takes concentration to carefully fold the wings and body, but that makes the sense of accomplishment even greater when it’s finished.

Using darker origami paper like brown or black will look realistic, while bright colors create a cute look—your choice of colors brings out individuality.

Adding patterns on the back to make your own unique cicada is also recommended.

If you stick the cicadas on the wall, it will look as if they’re perched on a tree, instantly giving your classroom or room a summery feel.

It’s a perfect summer origami craft that lets kids enjoy the season while developing fine motor skills.

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Cute paper lantern made with origami

[Preschool Craft] Summer craft! Cute lanterns made with origami ♪ | Cute lanterns with origami

Cute paper lantern made with origami

Perfect for decorating summer festivals and events! Here are some cute lantern ideas made with origami.

When it comes to summer events, we think of summer festivals and evening cool-off gatherings.

How about decorating the venue with creations made by children? This time, let’s make adorable lanterns using origami.

You’ll need origami paper in your favorite colors, black origami paper, glue, scissors, chenille stems (pipe cleaners), and tape.

The round, plump shape is so cute, isn’t it? Making them in the children’s favorite colors will make it even more exciting.

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