Fun to make in childcare! A collection of easy origami ideas recommended for July
A summer of continuing hot days! In childcare, we also worry about things like children getting heatstroke, don’t we? At times like that, how about enjoying origami indoors? Here, we’ll introduce origami ideas that are perfect for July.
Most of the folding methods are relatively simple, so they’re easy for children to try.
Once you’ve folded them, try decorating the wall with them or using them for pretend play.
Origami helps expand creativity, so it’s highly recommended.
Please use this as a reference and enjoy your origami time!
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Fun to make in childcare! A collection of simple origami ideas recommended for July (91–100)
A goldfish with a large tail fin
Let’s make it with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a goldfish with a big tail fin.
All you need are one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color and some round stickers.
Since the materials are just one sheet of origami paper and round stickers, it’s an easy, casual way to make a goldfish.
The large tail fin design is unique, and using stickers for the eyes and patterns makes it even cuter.
There are no difficult steps, so you can enjoy it with children.
The finished goldfish is filled with your child’s hard work, and just looking at it will warm your heart.
ghost
Speaking of summer, ghost stories that give you a cool chill are one of the seasonal traditions.
Many children also enjoy haunted houses at festival stalls.
With that in mind, here’s an origami ghost to introduce.
You only need a single sheet of origami paper, yet it captures the ghost’s shape nicely.
Add eyes and a mouth to finish it off.
It has a cute, picture-book-like feel, so even children who don’t like scary things can enjoy making it.
You can use any color you like, but light blue feels the most fitting.
Fun to make in childcare! A collection of simple origami ideas recommended for July (101–110)
shaved ice
Let’s make a shaved ice craft by adapting the folding method for the traditional origami “cup.” The steps are simple, so even children around 2–3 years old can try it.
Up to a certain point, you fold it the same way as the cup.
When you fold back the rim—the part that becomes the mouth of the cup—fold only one side, and the white ice part will appear.
After that, use pens in your favorite colors to represent the syrup.
It’s also fun to freely draw on the shaved-ice cup portion.
You could even set up a pretend shaved ice stand with friends or teachers.
Try making shaved ice in lots of different flavors!
Corn that you can make cute
Corn, known as a summer vegetable, is also popular as a snack for children.
Here’s an idea for making corn using a single sheet of origami paper.
Fold the paper into a triangle, open it once, then fold the bottom edge and the left edge to meet the crease.
Rotate the paper so the pointed end faces down.
Fold both corners of the folded section outward, then fold them inward again along the lines you just made.
Flip the paper over and fold the left and right sides toward the center, then slightly fold the top and bottom corners inward to finish.
Draw a face on the corn and add patterns for the kernels to complete it.
Origami fan that opens with a twirl
The “uchiwa” (hand fan) I’m introducing this time is made with origami paper and disposable chopsticks.
First, prepare three sheets of origami paper.
Accordion-fold them, then fold each in half and glue the center.
If you apply glue all the way to the center, it will come out neat.
Once you’ve made three of these parts, glue them together.
Finally, firmly attach the chopsticks to the front and back of the origami with tape, and you’re done.
By getting creative with the patterns, you can also make watermelon, kiwi, and orange designs.
It’s so colorful that you’ll look forward to opening this fan.
Guri and Gura’s Seaside Swim
Let’s try making a craft inspired by the picture book “Guri and Gura’s Seaside Adventure.” First, use blue and white paint on light blue construction paper to create waves.
Prepare the environment so the children can freely express themselves.
Make Guri and Gura using origami—don’t forget their trademark red and blue hats.
Next, cut out two swim rings from construction paper.
Finally, glue all the parts onto the paper, and it’s complete! Just looking at it will make you feel like you’re at the beach.
gliding fish
In summer, many kids go to the beach or visit aquariums.
So, how about making a fish out of origami? If you attach a paper clip to the fish and prepare a rod with a magnet, you can enjoy a fishing game, too.
After folding the origami paper into a triangle, overlap the left and right corners at the center to make three folds.
Fold the two overlapped corners back outward—this part will become the fish’s tail.
Fold the corner beneath the tail inward, and your fish is complete! Flip the origami over and draw the eyes and scales.