[Childcare] Perfect for June! Easy origami ideas
June marks the start of the rainy season, and we spend more time indoors.
At times like these, origami is highly recommended.
Here, we’ll introduce origami ideas that are perfect for June activities in childcare settings.
Most of them are very simple, so even young children can give them a try.
You don’t need any special tools—just origami paper—so it’s easy to get started.
Make the most of rainy days or spare moments by using these ideas as a guide and enjoy making origami.
Spend some quality time with the children, too!
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[Childcare] Perfect for June! Simple origami ideas (1–10)
Thunder God
Recommended for 5-year-olds! Here’s a fun Raijin (Thunder God) craft idea.
When thunder rumbles, some children may feel scared or uneasy.
In such moments, try making a Raijin out of origami.
You’ll need two sheets of pale orange origami paper, yellow construction paper, crayons, pens, and so on.
It can also be a good opportunity to look up why thunder happens as part of the activity.
This is a wonderful idea that can spark deeper learning about natural phenomena together with children.
Cute snail
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Draw patterns to complete it! Here are some cute snail ideas.
Snails, which are very active during the rainy season, can be quite fascinating for children.
Observing their swirly, spiral shells and the way they move slowly can lead to many discoveries.
This time, let’s make a snail with origami.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.
The steps are simple and easy to follow, making it perfect for preschool classes.
The key step is folding the corners inward on the back side to give the shell a rounded shape.
A teru teru bozu you can make with a single sheet of origami paper
Make it with a single sheet of origami! Here are ideas for crafting a teru teru bozu.
These suggestions are perfect for anyone wanting to make one.
Use stickers and pens to draw expressions and create your very own teru teru bozu.
You’ll need one sheet of white origami paper, a black pen, a white pen or correction fluid, and a pink pen.
You can attach a string and hang it by the window, or stick it onto light-blue construction paper and display it together with motifs like umbrellas and hydrangeas—it looks lovely either way.
Give it a try!
[Childcare] Perfect for June! Simple origami ideas (11–20)
A frog you can fold from a single sheet
Let’s make a cute frog that, although it looks complex, can be folded from a single sheet of origami.
As for how to make it, start by folding it the same way as a windmill up to the halfway point.
Since it’s made from just one sheet, the area around the frog’s eyes is a bit intricate, so please watch the video.
Once the frog’s body is complete, adding stickers for the eyes makes it extra cute.
It would also be fun to make several in different colors—not only light green, but also brown, dark green, and more.
I also recommend folding items like an umbrella, rain boots, and hydrangeas to create a wall decoration.
cherry tomato
When you think of mini tomatoes, they’re a classic lunchbox side and a popular variety people often grow in pots at home.
Let’s try making these mini tomatoes with origami.
Since they’re small, first cut a sheet of origami paper into quarters with scissors.
The folding method is relatively simple, so you’ll be able to make mini tomatoes one after another.
Color the folded-back white side green with a felt-tip pen to finish.
It would be fun to make a bunch and stick them on a branch so they look like a cluster.
Give it a try!
raincoat
The rainy season can make it hard to feel cheerful, but how about brightening your mood by folding colorful origami raincoats? Regular origami paper works fine, but using patterned paper or even wrapping paper can be fun too.
It’s also a great idea to fold letters or memos into a raincoat shape.
The folding method is similar to folding a kimono and isn’t too complicated.
Try making lots of raincoats with different patterns and decorating various places with them, or use them as wall decorations.
Leaves and a snail
The rainy season can make you feel gloomy and damp.
At times like that, folding some cute origami can brighten your mood.
Here, let’s fold a leaf and a snail to capture the feeling of the rainy season.
First, fold the paper for the leaf into a jagged, accordion-like shape to give it a leafy look.
For the snail, it might be lovely to use a color that contrasts with the leaf to create a nice visual pop.
Once both are finished, place the snail on top of the leaf and you’re done.
Putting it in your entryway can help set a seasonal mood.