[Childcare] Perfect for June! Easy origami ideas

hydrangea

[Origami Hydrangea] Simple yet luxurious way to fold a hydrangea (ajisai)! Origami hydrangea

When you think of flowers that bloom during the rainy season, many people probably picture hydrangeas.

They look so beautiful, blooming in vivid colors as they’re sprinkled with rain.

Let’s try making hydrangeas out of origami, with their clusters of tiny flowers.

The steps are intricate and the difficulty is high, so it’s also great for encouraging fine motor development in older preschoolers.

If you combine each child’s small flower and display them on the wall, it might create a sense of unity in the class.

Before making them, looking at hydrangeas in picture books or photos, or touching real ones, will deepen the children’s interest and curiosity even more.

snail

How to fold and make an origami snail | Origami Snail

A cute snail made with origami.

You can use any colors you like.

First, turn the origami paper over and fold it into a triangle.

Next, fold it into a triangle again, open it up and squash-fold it, then open the other side and squash-fold that as well.

Then, fold the remaining section up diagonally and fold it back to make the snail’s head.

Turn it over and adjust the angles of the creases for the body.

To finish, it’s fun to use colored pens to draw a spiral on the shell and a face.

When you’re done, sing the children’s song “Katatsumuri” and enjoy!

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Munch-Munch Frog

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Kids will absolutely love this! ☺️✨ Chomp-chomp Froggy 🐸💚 Today I tried making a little frog that opens and closes its mouth 🐸✨ This is sure to be a hit with children ☺️ My boys at home can’t get enough of it 👀 You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, plus another sheet cut in half 💓 For the eyes, use round stickers. If you don’t have stickers, paper circles are fine ☺️ The frog’s tongue is made by cutting origami paper and gluing it on ✨ When you move the stick, the mouth goes chomp-chomp ✨ It’s easy to make, so save this and give it a try 🥰 +——————————————+ I’m Sachi, a mom of three energetic boys, ages 8, 6, and 2 ❀´- I share kids’ play ideas and simple crafts using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like and follow! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlaywork　 Play with children#I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami#papercraftSpring crafts#Foo Foo Caterpillar　#caterpillar#origami_caterpillar　#OrigamiPlay#Frog　#How to make a frograiny season (tsuyu)　Paku Paku Frog　Rainy Season ActivitiesPlayable Origami

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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.

teru teru bozu (a traditional Japanese handmade doll hung to wish for good weather)

[Origami] Easy! How to fold a Teru Teru Bozu ORIGAMI

When rainy days continue, many preschools and kindergartens probably make teru teru bozu with the children, wishing for good weather.

Making them with tissues or crepe paper is fun, but this version can be made with just a single sheet of origami paper, so there’s no need for special preparation and it’s perfect for filling small gaps of time.

It’s also great to let children choose their favorite colors instead of sticking to white.

When drawing the faces, it might be fun to try different expressions—crying, smiling, worried, and more!

necktie

How to fold a necktie with origami. Easy to make for Father’s Day!

Father’s Day, which falls on the third Sunday of June each year, is a day to express our gratitude and say “thank you” to dads who always watch over us and care for us.

How about making crafts and gifts inspired by Father’s Day? Let’s make a stylish origami tie that will suit Dad.

As you think of his face, create it together with the children while discussing what feelings they want to convey to him.

You’re sure to end up with a warm, wonderful tie filled with the children’s heartfelt thoughts!

umbrella

[Rainy Season Origami] How to Make a Flat Umbrella with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Umbrella Tutorial – June Decoration

This is an adorable 3D-style origami umbrella.

The umbrella top and the handle are folded separately, so prepare a 15 cm square sheet of origami paper and another sheet cut to 15 cm × 3.75 cm (one quarter of the side length).

The folding steps involve basic actions like folding into a triangle and unfolding it, or folding at an angle, but there are a few slightly tricky parts—please have an adult check and assist as you go.

Using origami paper in various colors or with polka-dot patterns will give it an even more stylish and cute look!

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drip

Rainy Season Origami: Super Easy Droplet Folding with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Drop Tutorial – June Decorations

Let’s make a cute little raindrop out of origami to gently lift those gloomy rainy-day moods.

Believe it or not, it only takes four folds! There are very few steps to complete, and most of the folds are straight, so even younger children can give it a try.

Older preschoolers and kindergarteners might enjoy making several.

It’s very simple, so decorating is recommended—draw a face with crayons or add your favorite stickers.

Make lots of raindrops and string them vertically to look like rain; even indoors, kids can feel the unique atmosphere of the rainy season.