Fun Origami Ideas for July That Older Kindergarteners Will Love

Paper-cut sunflower you can even make the leaves for!NEW!

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With a single sheet of origami paper, you can make everything from the sunflower’s bloom to its stem and leaves! First, fold the paper in half vertically with the colored side facing inward.

Next, draw half of a sunflower—from the flower through the stem and leaves—on the paper.

Then simply cut along the lines you drew! By adding fine slits, you can show the border between the yellow petals and the brown center, as well as the veins on the leaves.

If you like, add facial features with round stickers to finish a cute sunflower!

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How to fold an origami rhinoceros beetle with legsNEW!

[Summer Origami] How to fold a beetle with legs, with voice commentary ☆ How to make a beetle with legs out of paper / Tatsukuri

Many origami stag beetles you see out there often don’t have legs.

Adding legs makes them look much more like real beetles, so this legged beetle is highly recommended.

You make the body and the leg parts separately and attach them afterward.

For the body, you first form a diamond shape by following the initial steps of folding an origami crane, then work from there on the left and right… There are quite a few steps, so it’s more suited to advanced folders.

You can also adapt this method for rhinoceros beetles, so once you learn it, your origami repertoire will expand significantly.

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There are many ways to fold an origami sunflower, from simple methods to more elaborate ones.

Among them, this sunflower stands out with beautiful three-dimensionality and distinctive petals.

Fold a sheet of double-sided yellow-and-brown origami paper in half horizontally, then fold it in half again.

Bring all four corners to the center where the creases intersect to make a blintz fold.

Flip it over, make horizontal half-fold creases on each side, then blintz fold again and continue folding using the crease lines as guides.

Some steps are a bit complex, so this is suitable for those who want to try a more intricate folding method.

The key is to make crisp creases.

Carefully folding along the crease lines will give you a neat finish.

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cute watermelon

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How about making a summery watermelon out of origami? You can use it for summer wall displays, Tanabata, festival decorations, and many other scenes.

It’s very easy to make! First, fold a red sheet of origami paper in half, cut a green sheet into a long thin strip, and glue the green strip along the bottom of the red paper to create the watermelon rind.

Next, accordion-fold the red paper and tape one side to hold it in place—that’s it! Use a black pen or stickers to add the seeds.

You can also thread string or ribbon through it to make a cute decoration.

Give it a try!

corn

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How about making corn—one of the summer vegetables that grows under plenty of summer sunshine—out of origami? For this, stack two sheets of origami paper, light green and yellow, with the white sides facing inward.

First, keep the papers stacked, fold them into a triangle, and open it.

Then fold both side corners and edges toward the center line.

Open both corners outward and fold them, then make small folds inward.

Flip it over and, imagining the shape of a corn cob, fold the top, bottom, left, and right corners.

Turn it over again, draw a face and the kernels, and you’re done! It’s an easy and cute craft, so give it a try!

Summer origami you can make in 2 minutes

[In 2 Minutes] Simple and Cute! 5 Types of Summer Origami

Perfect for summer crafts and preparing for summer festivals! This video introduces how to make various summer-themed motifs.

You’ll learn five origami designs: watermelon, shaved ice, lantern, cicada, and ice cream.

Each project is quick, super easy, and adorable, making them great for small breaks or free time.

When working with older kindergarteners, prepare pens, stickers, and construction paper so children can decorate and personalize their creations or add related items.

Providing an environment where they can freely expand their play will further nurture their creativity and expressive skills.

Give it a try for inspiration!

happi (traditional Japanese festival coat)

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Let’s make a happi coat—often worn at Japanese festivals and traditional events—out of origami.

First, fold the paper in half into a square twice and unfold.

Next, fold up the bottom edge about 1 cm.

Turn it over and fold the bottom corners on both sides inward, slightly offset from the center crease.

Then fold both side edges inward so they’re the same width, and make inside reverse folds where the layers overlap on both sides.

Turn the paper over and fold the bottom edge up to the color boundary near the top.

Open out the two corners in the middle and fold them outward.

Finally, draw a pattern to finish.

Try making lots of colorful, unique happi coats!