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 (101–110)
lantern
It’s nice to have an easy origami project you can make while spending time in your room, isn’t it? This time, we’re introducing a “lantern” that evokes summer festivals.
When folding the part that needs to be creased well and folded into a triangle, take your time and work slowly.
Once it’s finished, you can have fun by adding patterns or writing characters on it.
We also recommend making lots of them to decorate your room.
This origami is a great idea for five-year-olds who are getting good at fine motor tasks and will find it rewarding to tackle.
Give it a try!
Cicada with perfectly round eyes
Some 5-year-olds may enjoy catching and observing cicadas, insects that are unique to summer.
Why not try making one together while recalling how cicadas look? The folding method is simple, based on a triangular shape.
For the wings, fold them slightly offset so there’s a gap in the center.
For the eyes, stick on paper circles punched with a craft punch.
You can also draw them directly with a pen.
It’s also recommended to turn your finished cicadas in various shapes into an art display by sticking them on the wall.
ice cream
Did you know you can easily make a delicious-looking ice cream on a cone out of origami? First, prepare origami paper in a color similar to a cone.
Fold it into a triangle, then fold the paper along the center crease.
That will become the cone part.
For the ice cream, use the white side on the back of the origami paper, and color it to match your favorite flavor.
You could also cut out the ice cream part from another sheet of origami or from wrapping paper and paste it on.
It’s fun to make various kinds of ice cream and play pretend as an ice cream shop, too.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)
In summer, many children go out to catch insects or keep them as pets.
One craft I’d like to introduce is an origami rhinoceros beetle, which is especially popular among insects.
First, prepare a sheet of brown origami paper and fold it into a diamond shape.
Next, use the tip as the horn and finish shaping it.
The folding steps are simple, but the result looks quite realistic.
Since you’re making a rhinoceros beetle, you might also make a stag beetle to display alongside it.
It’s also fun to create beetles in unusual colors.
whale
How about using a whale as a motif, since its large appearance makes it so popular? For this one, you create the form with blue origami paper and add eyes to finish it as a whale.
This origami actually pairs well with drawings.
For example, if you stick it onto a picture of the ocean, it adds a sense of realism, and drawing a spout on the top of its body is a good way to express movement.
You can also make whales in different colors or smaller whales to enjoy a parent-and-child look.
Try it while letting your imagination expand.
Fun to make in childcare! A collection of simple origami ideas recommended for July (111–120)
Simple goldfish
Goldfish that swim as if fluttering through the water have always captured children’s hearts, haven’t they? When you go to summer festivals, plenty of kids want to try goldfish scooping, right? Here’s a goldfish craft you can make with just four folds.
It’s perfect for a summer project—why not give it a try? First, fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle.
Fold up the bottom about 1 cm, flip the paper over, then fold the left and right corners up to meet the top corner.
That’s all it takes to make a cute goldfish! Finish by drawing the scales and face.
Shaved ice with a spoon
On those scorching summer days when it’s too hot to play outside, how about making a cool and delicious-looking origami shaved ice? All you need are two sheets of origami paper: one for the “bowl” and one for the “ice.” For the “spoon,” use the paper leftover from cutting out the ice.
Fold it so that the syrup part shows in color.
The key is to freely cut with scissors to create the look of syrup.
Slip the ice and spoon into the pouch-like bowl to finish.
Since you don’t need glue, it’s an easy project to try.