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!
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Fun Origami Ideas for Older Kindergarteners! Recommended for July (21–30)
How to fold a rhinoceros beetle origami for children aged 4 and up
Let’s fold a rhinoceros beetle, a big favorite among children.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.
Fold both sides toward the center line.
Then, fold toward the center line again, leaving a gap about the width of 3–4 toothpicks, and make a crease by folding the corner up toward the tip.
Following the creases, make step folds, and also fold the corners so the beetle’s shape becomes nicely rounded.
Once the shape is set, make a small cut with scissors on the beetle’s horn area and twist it to create a cool-looking horn.
When you’re done, display it on a wall or elsewhere and enjoy!
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.
Fun origami ideas for July that you can enjoy with older kindergarteners (31–40)
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!
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.
Origami Whale
Perfect for summer! Here are some origami whale ideas.
How about making a whale gliding gracefully through the sea—you can almost hear the splash! Displaying your finished creation in a room will give it a cool, refreshing feel.
What you’ll need: blue-toned origami paper (like light blue), pens or crayons, and construction paper.
It also sounds fun to let your finished whale swim in the ocean you imagine and to draw its expression.
You’ll probably see creations full of the children’s unique touches.
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.
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.