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! Simple origami ideas recommended for July (21–30)
Perfect fan for summer
An uchiwa is a tool for sending a breeze to beat the summer heat.
Have the children used one before? Here, we’re introducing an idea for making an uchiwa using a single sheet of origami.
Choose your origami while thinking about what color you want your uchiwa to be.
First, fold the origami into a triangle and open it, then fold two adjacent edges to meet along the crease.
Open the folded corners to the left and right, and tuck those corners to the back.
The colored part will be the fan area you wave, and the white part will be the handle.
There are a few finer folds until it takes the shape of an uchiwa, but take your time and fold each step carefully.
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.
Fun to make in childcare! A collection of easy origami ideas recommended for July (31–40)
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!
Perfect for summer! Penguin
Let’s fold a refreshing summer penguin with origami.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper.
Fold it into a triangle to make a crease.
Using the crease as a guide, fold the penguin’s body.
Make sure the left and right sides are symmetrical.
For the wings, fold carefully so the tips come to a point.
For the face, fold in the corners to create a rounded look.
Once finished, draw the eyes and enjoy displaying it on the wall or as a summer class project.
origami watermelon lantern
Just like a watermelon! Here’s an idea for an origami watermelon lantern.
Many of you may be looking to make something with a touch of humor when crafting a lantern, right? Let’s try making a lantern with a classic summer watermelon motif.
All you need are colored construction paper, origami paper, scissors, and glue.
Adding a vine and leaves will make the watermelon motif even more charming.
It’s a perfect idea for summer festivals or wall decorations! Be sure to give it a try.
cicada
When you think of insects that chirp energetically in summer, cicadas come to mind.
You can make one with a single sheet of reddish-brown origami paper.
First fold it into a triangle, then fold both side corners in toward the right angle.
Fold the raised section slightly downward at a slant to form the wings.
Next, take only the top layer at the right-angled corner and fold it toward you, leaving about a quarter of the visible section.
Fold the remaining layer toward you as well, leaving a bit of the white part showing.
Finally, fold in the left and right corners, draw the eyes with a marker, and your cicada is complete!
spotted seal
Why not try making a ribbon seal with origami—its round body and beady eyes are so cute! It may look tricky, but it’s surprisingly easy.
If you start by creasing carefully, the rest of the steps will go more smoothly, so pay attention to each crease and work patiently.
There are many small steps, so when working with children, prepare large origami paper and fold together while checking each step—it’ll be smoother.
It’s also recommended to have photos or illustrations of real ribbon seals ready and show them to the kids before drawing the face and body markings.
Give it a try with everyone!