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[Childcare] Perfect for June! Easy origami ideas

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9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
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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!

[Childcare/Nursery] Perfect for June! Simple origami ideas (21–30)

wristwatch

[Origami] Let’s make an easy-to-fold watch! [Origami Watches]

wristwatch

In connection with Time Day on June 10, many nursery schools and kindergartens may incorporate clocks into their craft activities.

Here is a wristwatch you can make from a single sheet of origami paper.

For older preschoolers who are beginning to take an interest in letters and numbers, it might be a good opportunity to try writing the numerals on the clock face.

After making it, it’s also recommended to wear it on the wrist or use it for pretend play, such as running a shop.

Let’s also use picture books and other materials to teach children about the origins and meaning of Time Day and the importance of time.

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rubber boots

[Origami] Easy and cute way to fold rain boots for kids [with voice commentary] Origami rain boots - Rainy Day Series #5 / Baaba’s Origami / Baaba no Origami

rubber boots

Kids love putting on rain boots and splashing in puddles.

A favorite pair of boots is one of those items that really lifts their spirits on rainy days.

Let’s try making those rain boots with origami.

For younger children, it’s easier if a caregiver helps with the tricky steps or if you use slightly larger origami paper.

Besides standard origami paper, using wrapping paper with different patterns and textures is also recommended.

Have the children draw freely or add stickers, and create one-of-a-kind original rain boots together.

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In conclusion

There were so many very cute ideas, weren’t there? Did you find one you’d like to try making? If there are parts that are hard to fold or you’re not sure about, pause the video and take your time folding.

Since June tends to mean more indoor play, let’s keep challenging ourselves with origami!