Fun to make in childcare! A collection of easy origami ideas recommended for July

goldfish

[Origami] How to Fold a Goldfish | Easy to Make with One Sheet of Origami Paper! | Summer Origami for Kids [With Voice Commentary]

The cute goldfish motif is an idea that makes you want to memorize the folds and make lots of them.

There are many steps to fold, but none are complicated, so it’s a great idea to tackle at a relaxed pace with children.

Up to a certain point, the folding method is the same as the kabuto helmet for Children’s Day, so kids familiar with origami will pick it up quickly.

The step where you use scissors to create the goldfish’s tail is striking even just to watch, and it will surely make them say, “I want to try!” It’s also fun to make a bunch and display them.

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morning glory

How to Make Summer Flower Origami: Simple and Cute Morning Glory Origami (For Kids!) · Origami Morning Glory

Speaking of morning glory observation diaries, they’re a classic summer vacation assignment for elementary school kids.

That’s why morning glories are a familiar flower to children.

Try folding a morning glory with origami! Fold the paper into a triangle three times, then hold it with the long edge on the left.

Using scissors, cut from the right corner diagonally upward.

Open it once, then fold each outer corner inward along the creases.

Flip it over and fold the corners inward the same way, and finally turn it back to the front to complete your morning glory.

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Cute cicada

Cute cicada

When you hear cicadas chirping, many kids will say, “I want to go catch cicadas!” Catching cicadas has always been a classic summer activity.

Here’s an idea for making a cicada out of a single sheet of origami paper.

If you like cicadas, give it a try! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle.

Fold the left and right corners up to meet the top corner, then fold both corners downward diagonally toward the outside.

This will form the cicada’s wings.

Lift one layer of the top corner and fold it down, then offset it slightly and fold the remaining layer down as well.

Flip the paper over, fold the left and right corners inward, and you’re done.

It looks cute if you add eyes using round stickers.

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stag beetle

Origami stag beetle: easy folding instructions

This is an origami stag beetle you can make with simple steps and no tools.

All you need is one sheet of black origami paper.

First, fold it in half twice to make a cross-shaped crease.

Fold both sides inward toward the creases, then fold one side inward once more.

Open the folded section once to form the horns.

Flip it over, fold the other side inward to make the body.

Finally, neaten the edges, and you’re done.

Stag beetles are very popular among insects, so give it a try!

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sunglasses

Origami · Sunglasses

When summer comes, you see more people wearing sunglasses, don’t you? Kids might even see that and want to try them too.

So here’s an introduction to an origami sunglasses craft you can wear and enjoy.

First, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the base into a thin strip to create the parts that hook over the ears.

For the lens section, fold the tips to represent two separate lenses.

Unlike real sunglasses, there’s no worry about them breaking, and the charm is that you can finish them in any color you like.

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Sunflower

Easy Origami ★ How to Fold a Sunflower ★ Flat | Origami Sunflower Easy

Make a cross crease on the origami paper, fold the opposite edges in to meet the center line, then fold the shorter edges to the center as well.

Open it up and refold along the creases so it divides into four squares, then fold each one finely to create sunflower petals.

Fold a brown piece of origami into a square and draw a grid pattern with a pen; fit it into the center of the part you made earlier, and the sunflower is complete! Since it’s shaped like a medal, it might be nice to pin it on children’s chests like a badge.

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Tanabata wreath

Tanabata wreath

One of the events in July is Tanabata.

Here’s an idea for a Tanabata wreath you can use.

First, combine green origami paper to form a circle.

Then cut your favorite colors of origami into triangles and layer them to create star shapes.

Finally, attach the stars onto the circle and you’re done.

If you make the stars colorful, the wreath will look even more festive.

It will look lovely displayed as is in a room or at the entrance, and you can also hang tanzaku strips or write your wishes directly on it.

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