Fun Origami Ideas for July That Older Kindergarteners Will Love

cicada

[For 5-year-olds] Seasonal Origami: “Cicada”

The cicadas that chirp loudly and energetically—“meen meen!”—are fascinating creatures for children, aren’t they? Let’s try making one with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle twice and open it once to make a large triangle.

Fold both side corners up to meet the top point of the triangle.

Then fold those lifted corners down diagonally outward.

Fold while imagining the cicada’s wings.

Next, fold only the top layer of the upper corner downward.

Fold the second layer down as well, slightly offset.

Finally, turn it over and fold both side corners toward the center.

The key is to fold so that the white line stays straight.

Flip it over, and your cicada is complete! Try making a big tree out of construction paper or cardboard and display everyone’s creations on it.

Origami Star

Easy Origami Star Folding Method – A Fun Tanabata/Bamboo Decoration Kids Can Fold at Nursery or Kindergarten | Step-by-step, gentle audio guide on how to make it

Here’s how to make a star that’s perfect for summer wall displays or Tanabata decorations.

This time, we’ll use two pieces of origami paper, each cut into quarters.

First, fold both pieces into triangles.

Take one of them and fold it into a triangle once more.

Open the other triangle, flip it over, and fold it into a triangle again.

Fold down the top layer’s corner so that the leftmost corner is halved.

Fold the whole piece in half to create a mountain fold.

Open the pocket with your finger and flatten the fold.

Finally, layer the two pieces by inserting the remaining triangular piece between them, glue them together, and your star is complete! Try making lots of stars in different sizes and patterns and decorate with them.

Cute morning glory

[Origami] How to Fold a Morning Glory | Easy, no-cut method kids can do! Great for wall art and recreational activities at senior day-care centers

Let’s make colorful and cute morning glories out of origami that bloom cheerfully under the summer sun.

First, fold the origami paper in half into a square twice, then unfold it.

Next, fold all four corners toward the center, flip it over, and slightly fold in the four corners.

Flip it over again, and for each loose corner, make two diagonal folds so it forms a peak; after doing this for all four corners, open the paper.

Finally, turn the paper over, and fold the four corners you just peaked toward the center along the creases, and you’re done.

Try making lots in different colors and decorating with them!

Make It with Two Sheets! 3D Sunflower

How to Fold an Origami “Sunflower” [Cozre Official]

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!

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Cool! 3D rhinoceros beetle

Origami stag beetle 3D cool easy realistic folding method [origami]

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.

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It keeps spinning and won’t stop! Sunflower spinning top

[Playable Origami] Spins non-stop! Sunflower Spinning Top

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.

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How to fold a Hercules beetle (origami)

Hercules beetle

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.