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[Childcare] Recommended in June! A collection of simple origami ideas

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As we enter the rainy season, it’s a time when we spend more hours indoors.

Here, we’ve gathered origami ideas to incorporate into June’s childcare activities.

We introduce a wide range, from simple steps that little children can enjoy together to origami pieces teachers can use for wall displays.

How about making seasonally themed creations in origami, such as animals like frogs and snails, or hydrangeas and umbrellas? There are plenty of easy ideas with few steps, so be sure to make use of them in your daily activities!

[Childcare] Recommended for June! A collection of easy origami ideas (41–50)

snail

How to fold and make an origami snail | Origami Snail

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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[Childcare] Recommended for June! A collection of easy origami ideas (51–60)

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

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

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

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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!

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water lily

What are the flowers of the month for June? Easy origami water lily

water lily

The flower language of water lilies that bloom in June is “a pure heart.” It perfectly suits honest, adorable children, doesn’t it? How about making a three-dimensional water lily with origami? Raising the petals is a challenging step for children, so caregivers should repeatedly demonstrate and proceed at the children’s pace.

It would be great if the children could feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction by completing the difficult task.

They’re sure to be impressed when they see the realistic finished water lily! Another characteristic of water lilies is that they bloom on the water, such as in marshes and ponds, rather than on soil, so it’s also recommended to look them up in picture books or field guides, or go outside to observe them blooming in real life.

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raincoat

[Origami] Raincoat – with voice commentary – June [Wall art] [At-home time] origami

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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.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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cherry tomato

[Preschool Crafts] Let’s Make It with Origami! Easy Mini Tomato ♪ | Origami Mini Tomato

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!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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tadpole

[Childcare Craft] June Wall Decoration ♪ Origami Tadpoles | Origami Tadpole

tadpole

The cute, round black tadpole is perfect for a rainy-season craft.

Since you make it by dividing a single sheet of origami paper into four, it’s also great when you want to incorporate scissor practice.

The steps are simple and few, so children who pick things up quickly will probably be able to make it smoothly without looking at the example by the time they’re on their fourth one.

As you ask the children, “How do you think a tadpole becomes a frog?” you can share the stages of a tadpole growing into a frog and use the craft to deepen their interest in living things and nature.

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drip

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

drip

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.

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