Fun Origami Ideas for July That Older Kindergarteners Will Love
As children reach the senior kindergarten age, you start to see them taking on more challenging tasks, don’t you? July is hot, and there are many days spent indoors.
To help energetic children stay comfortable, how about introducing origami, which requires concentration? Here, we’ll share summer origami ideas recommended for senior kindergarteners.
Have fun together while sharing ideas.
It’s also a great idea to collect the children’s origami and combine them into a single artwork!
Fun Origami Ideas for Older Kindergarteners! Top Recommendations for July (1–10)
Make It with Two Sheets! 3D SunflowerNEW!
Let’s make a sunflower using two sheets of origami paper.
Attach a yellow square sheet of origami paper to a brown sheet cut into quarters.
Fold each of the four corners toward the center.
Fold along the diagonal in half, then fold in half again, and gently squash-fold as you open it.
Repeat the same steps for the remaining sections.
While folding the creased parts downward, open them to form the base of the flower shape.
Finally, open it gently to finish your sunflower.
Give this cute, three-dimensional sunflower a try!
Cool! 3D rhinoceros beetleNEW!
When you look at a rhinoceros beetle, it looks cool and even exudes a sense of dignity.
Don’t you get that image of a real beetle from a three-dimensional origami rhinoceros beetle? By making the body and legs separately and assembling them, you can create a solid, three-dimensional piece.
Use one sheet of origami for the right legs and one for the left legs, folding each so it becomes three legs.
There’s a place in the belly part of the body to insert the legs, so tuck them in there.
Carefully fold each leg one by one to finish.
You’ll have a rhinoceros beetle that looks like it could start moving at any moment.
It keeps spinning and won’t stop! Sunflower spinning topNEW!
A sunflower spinning top that’s not only for display but also fun to play with is sure to delight children! First, with yellow origami, aim to make two boat shapes.
From there, form diamonds at the four corners, then fold the newly formed central corners outward and the diamond corners inward to complete the sunflower petals.
For the sunflower’s center, first crease vertical and diagonal “X” lines, then fold three times toward the center from each of the four corners along those creases, and finally fold the gathered central corners outward.
Make the top’s spindle using a separate sheet of brown origami, fit each piece into the yellow petal origami, and you’re done! Put your finger in the center and spin it around to play.
How to fold a Hercules beetle (origami)NEW!
The Hercules beetle, whose name was cemented by the smash hit “New Beetle Champion Mushiking,” is said to be the largest in the world, with the biggest specimens reaching 180 mm.
At that size, it’s not just cool—it’s a little scary, right? Let’s try making a Hercules beetle that’s hugely popular with kids.
Prepare two sheets of paper: one gray and one yellow.
Fold along the diagonal, then fold both sides inward to meet the center line.
Next, fold that section diagonally… this part will be the head.
Take the yellow paper, fold it in half and then in half again to make a square, and from there fold a section diagonally to form the tail.
Finally, attach the body and the head to complete it.
Even without using large paper, it’ll still have an impressive presence.
Summer Origami! How to Fold a Rhinoceros BeetleNEW!
Origami rhinoceros beetle creations have a cute, round, chubby shape.
Because the design is rounded, there are some parts where you need to make fine folds.
Still, carefully folding each step will give you a satisfying sense of accomplishment when the beetle takes shape.
Adding sticker-made eyes to the finished beetle or attaching legs folded from origami can change the overall style.
Trying different arrangements can be fun, don’t you think? Once it’s done, you can mount it on a backing sheet to display, or place it on a shelf to bring a seasonal touch to your room.
Also great as a small-item organizer! Sunflower boxNEW!
Let’s make a sunflower box that’s perfect for summer.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and make the box and the sunflower’s leaves.
As you fold, make crisp creases and carefully shape both the box and the leaves.
For the leaves, a key point is folding in the leaf’s veins/wrinkles.
For the finer steps, use precise finger work as you fold.
Make the stem and the sunflower separately, then use glue to attach them to the box and the folded leaves.
Make four of the same units, and combine them at the end to complete the sunflower box.
The hole punch is cute! Sunflower paper cutoutNEW!
How about making sunflower kirigami out of origami paper? Kirigami is a fun craft that lets you enjoy the surprise and excitement when you unfold it.
Fold a sheet of yellow origami paper twice to make a square, and once more to make a triangle.
Fold it in half again, then use a pencil to draw the shapes and patterns of the petals.
Cut along the lines you drew with scissors, punch some holes with a hole punch, and then unfold it.
Thinking about what shape it will become as you cut—only to open it and find something completely different!—is one of the real pleasures of kirigami.
Be sure to add your favorite patterns and try making your very own original sunflower.
