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

Munch-Munch Frog

Unique and adorable expressions! Here are some fun ideas for a chomp-chomp frog.

Frogs are often seen during the rainy season, but they’re also familiar to children through nursery rhymes and picture books.

This time, let’s make a chomp-chomp frog that feels like you can have a conversation with it, and enjoy interacting with kids.

What you’ll need: one sheet of origami paper, one sheet cut in half, glue or double-sided tape, red origami paper, round stickers, a permanent marker, and more.

The lively, talkative movement is sure to capture children’s interest.

morning glory

Morning glories with origami! I explained how to fold them, with steps tailored for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds.

Vivid colors are beautiful! Here are some morning glory craft ideas.

When you think of flowers that are unique to summer, what comes to mind? In some regions, elementary school children grow morning glories at school.

This time, let’s make morning glories with origami.

You’ll need origami paper, construction paper, and crayons or colored pencils.

In the video, arrangement methods are introduced by age, so try adjusting the steps to match your child’s interests and attention span.

Using origami in your favorite colors will make it even more exciting.

A flapping pigeon

Origami That Delights Babies: Flapping Pigeon ☆ “Action Pigeon” [With Voice Commentary]

Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.

Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!

A classic Tanabata decoration

A classic! Easy! Cute! If you’re looking for a Tanabata decoration that ticks all three boxes, this is a must-see! How about making a shell ornament? The method is super simple.

First, fold a sheet of origami paper in half, then make vertical cuts starting from the folded edge.

If younger children are doing this, it helps to lightly draw guideline lines to make cutting easier.

Once you’ve made the cuts, open the paper and glue the opposite diagonal corners together—that’s it! Using patterned origami or translucent paper is also recommended.

It’s perfect for practicing scissor skills, too.

Cute seashell ornament

[Origami] Tanabata Decoration: Cute Swirling Shell Garland (Shell Tsurugi) Easy Tutorial

I’ll show you how to make a cute twirly seashell decoration.

First, fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle, then fold it into a triangle once more.

Holding the triangle so that the loose, fluttery edges are on top, make slits from the bottom toward the top at about 1 cm intervals.

Cut up to about 1 cm from the top edge.

After making the slits, carefully open the paper so it doesn’t tear.

Next, overlap the central pair of slits toward the inside and glue them together.

Skip one pair each time and continue overlapping the slit pairs inward and gluing them.

Finally, flip it over and repeat the same process with the remaining slits on the back—and you’re done! If you use sparkly origami paper, it will look even more dazzling.

fish

Origami: Let’s fold a fish. It’s easy to fold, even for children from age 3.

Let’s try folding an origami fish.

Fish live in the water, so they’re one of those things that make us feel cool and refreshed.

First, fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again, and bring the two corners toward the center.

Now flip it over and again bring the two corners from the other side toward the center.

Next, fold it diagonally, then fold it in half with the white side tucked inside.

After that, just flip it over and draw an eye.

Try making fish in various colors and sizes.

Lining up lots of fish will make it feel even cooler.

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Star shape with origami

[Nursery/Kindergarten] Star Shapes with Origami! Cute Ideas for Tanabata Decorations!

Speaking of Tanabata, you think of the twinkling stars shining in the night sky.

With this origami, you create star shapes by making creases in order and folding along them.

If you cut diagonally with scissors, you can make two types of stars from a single sheet of origami.

If you connect the stars with glue to resemble the Milky Way, they might sparkle beautifully.

It’s also good practice for using glue and scissors, making it a recommended craft for children around preschool age.

It would also be nice to explain the origin of Tanabata with a picture-story show or similar.

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