[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)
Simple hydrangea
Here’s an easy hydrangea craft that combines origami and tissue paper.
Prepare origami paper, tissue paper, a stapler, a felt-tip pen, and glue, and let’s get started.
Fold the origami paper in half twice.
On the folded paper, lightly sketch cutting lines by drawing a curve at the corners.
Cut along the lines with scissors and open it up to finish the shape.
Stack four sheets of tissue paper, staple them, and then open the tissue paper layers one by one to fluff them up.
Gently place the cut origami hydrangea on top of the opened tissue paper and glue them together.
Making a lot of these will add depth and volume to your hydrangeas and help you feel the season.
A chic and cute leaf umbrella for adults
The umbrellas we usually use might be replaced by leaves for tiny creatures.
Just imagining such a small world of living things makes us feel gentle, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a leaf umbrella with origami.
Prepare one sheet of regular-size origami and one quarter-size sheet.
Fold the regular-size sheet in half twice into a square, then open it once to a rectangle and shape it into a leaf.
Some steps are a bit complex, but proceed carefully while making firm creases.
Fold the quarter-size sheet into a thin strip to create the stem, then combine it with the leaf to finish.
How about also making creatures like a snail and displaying them together?
Hydrangeas that can also be used on walls
A gorgeous finish! Here are hydrangea ideas you can also use on walls.
When you walk outside during the rainy season, you often spot beautiful hydrangeas, don’t you? Their charm lies in the lovely gradient-like colors and the round shape formed by clusters of tiny blossoms.
This time, let’s make hydrangeas by layering origami in similar color tones.
You’ll need drawing paper for the base, origami in related hues, and glue or double-sided tape.
Using origami cut into quarter-size pieces seems to produce a delicate-looking hydrangea!
[Childcare] Perfect for June! Simple origami ideas (11–20)
Made with a single sheet of origami paper! Origami umbrella
Here’s how to make a flat umbrella from a single sheet of origami paper.
It’s also great as a wall decoration during the rainy season.
Fold it in half horizontally, rotate it, and fold in half horizontally again.
Fold along one of the creases, then cut along the folded line to separate the paper.
Use the larger piece to make the umbrella canopy and the smaller piece to make the handle, then combine them to form the umbrella shape.
The key is to make crisp creases—using your fingernail helps create sharp fold lines.
Try using origami paper in various colors and patterns to decorate with a rainbow of umbrellas.
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.
Make lots—so cute! A 3D umbrella
A three-dimensional umbrella made from a single sheet of origami is a fun item for the rainy season.
It’s easy enough for children and seniors to make, so why not give it a try? Fold the origami sheet in half into a square twice, then open the pocketed part into a triangle.
Open it along the center crease, spread it along the fold lines, and flatten.
Repeat this four times, then trim off any white overhanging parts.
After cutting a small tip off the end of the umbrella, attach a straw to finish.
It’s easier to attach if you collapse the umbrella slightly and secure it with tape.
It’s also fun to use your favorite colors or patterned origami paper.
How to fold a swaying umbrella
Here’s how to make a three-dimensional umbrella with a cute, round, plump shape.
It looks lovely just placed as a decoration, but attaching it to a string to make a hanging ornament is great too.
Cut smaller origami paper into circles to create the parts.
With the white side facing out, fold in half, then fold in half again.
Make six of these parts, combine them, attach a chenille stem as the handle, and shape it into an umbrella.
Using two colors or mixing various colors will give you a vibrant finish.
Handcraft these umbrellas during the rainy season and enjoy a fun time.