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 (1–10)
goldfish with a triangular tail fin
This goldfish is relatively easy to fold compared to other goldfish origami.
Because the shape is quite simple, drawing the eyes and scales might make it look more realistic.
To fold it, first make two diagonal folds along the corners.
Then fold the tip slightly, and fold it in half in the perpendicular direction to make a crease there.
Fold the triangular section at the bottom upward.
Finally, fold up the opposite edge from the head to form the tail along that line, and you’re done.
A goldfish with a cute shape
Among origami goldfish, this one is relatively easy to fold.
First, fold the paper in half along the diagonal, then bring the bottom corner up to the center.
After that, the folding method is somewhat similar to making a samurai helmet.
If you use patterned paper with a gradient, it creates a lovely effect.
It looks nice as is, but adding eyes can make it even cuter.
Make goldfish in various colors and stick them on a wall or on light-blue construction paper—they’ll look adorable.
Give it a try!
A goldfish you can make from a single sheet of origami paper
So cute—it’s like the goldfish is looking right at you! Here’s an idea for a goldfish you can make from a single sheet of origami paper.
You’ll need origami paper in your favorite color, 8 mm round stickers, glue, a pen, and a toothpick.
It’s fun to fold, and it’s also fun to draw the facial expression and add your own design once it’s finished! There are a few steps that are tricky to fold with your fingers, but using a pointed tool like a toothpick makes it easier.
Definitely try making one and display it in your room.
Fun to make in childcare! A collection of simple origami ideas recommended for July (11–20)
Spinning paper toy
You’ll definitely get hooked watching it spin around and around! First, cut a 4 cm × 15 cm sheet of origami paper lengthwise into three long strips.
Fold each strip in half at the center.
Start by crossing two strips at a right angle, then thread the remaining strip through the loop created where the first two intersect at a right angle.
Pull all the ends tight to secure them, adjust the shape, and it’s done! Just drop it, and it will spin as it falls.
Try dropping it from different heights and have fun!
Goldfish you can make in 3 minutes
When summer comes, you feel like folding a cool-looking goldfish out of origami, don’t you? This goldfish is simple and takes about three minutes to make, so please give it a try.
The folding method is very similar to the samurai helmet (kabuto).
Instead of folding the horn parts of the kabuto, imagine folding back the part that goes over the head in the opposite direction.
After that, rotate the origami 90 degrees and fold it back the other way, then cut open and spread out the tail section.
Be careful not to cut your hands when using scissors.
Finish by drawing a cute face.
It keeps spinning and won’t 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.
Origami sunflower seed
You’ve finished the yellow petals of the sunflower, but aren’t sure what to do for the brown center? This will help! Prepare a sheet of brown origami paper.
First, fold it in half into a square twice, then unfold to make crease lines.
Fold each corner toward the central crease, then fold toward the center two more times to form a small square.
After that, just draw a grid pattern and you’re done! Combine it with the yellow sunflower petals you made separately from origami, or with a drawing of a sunflower that has only the petals.