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[Childcare] Perfect for June! Easy origami ideas

[Childcare] Perfect for June! Easy origami ideas

Last updated:2026/2/24

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
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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] Perfect for June! Simple origami ideas (1–10)

Cute! Teru teru bozu

[Origami] Easy and Cute! How to Fold a Teru Teru Bozu (Sunshine Doll) — For Kids, Perfect Rainy Season Decoration in June / fukuoriroom

Cute! Teru teru bozu

Cute! Here’s an idea for making a teru teru bozu.

A teru teru bozu is a hanging doll made of cloth or paper, crafted to wish for sunny weather.

It’s one of Japan’s traditions and even appears in a children’s song sung during the rainy season.

This time, let’s make an adorable teru teru bozu with origami.

You’ll need two sheets of white origami paper and one sheet for the ribbon.

For the ribbon, it’s nice to use patterned paper or your favorite color.

Try making one for events or outings when you’re hoping for clear skies.

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Also great for wall displays! June origami

Kirara-en Seasonal Origami: “June Origami” Rainy-Season Window Decorations

Also great for wall displays! June origami

Great for wall decorations too! Here are some June origami ideas.

When you think of June, many people imagine the rainy season.

These wall decor ideas are perfect for anyone who wants to try a rainy-season-themed display or is unsure about which design to choose.

By hanging raindrop and umbrella mobiles or displaying snails and hydrangea pieces, you can bring the feeling of the rainy season indoors.

It also sounds fun to adapt the projects based on the children’s ages and developmental stages while you make them!

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cute umbrella

[Origami] Easy and Cute Umbrella Folding Method – Origami Umbrella, Rain, June

cute umbrella

I want to make them in a variety of designs! Here are some cute umbrella ideas.

When it comes to the rainy season or must-have items for rainy days, umbrellas are a given, right? This time, let’s make adorable umbrellas using origami in your favorite colors and patterns.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, one sheet cut into quarter size, and glue or double-sided tape.

Some steps are a bit complicated, so it’s a good idea to start out working together with a parent or teacher.

Brighten up your space with colorful umbrellas!

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Shizuku-chan you can make by folding just four times

[Rainy Season Origami] Easy!! Just 4 Folds ♡ Little Droplet-chan [Preschool Craft]

Shizuku-chan you can make by folding just four times

Let me introduce “Shizuku-chan,” a cute droplet you can make in just four folds—perfect to display with origami hydrangeas.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Next, fold both side corners inward so they meet along the center line.

Fold the tip at the bottom up slightly, then flip it over to reveal the droplet shape.

Try making it together with hydrangeas during the rainy season! It’s a fun, seasonal origami craft.

You can also draw a face with colored pens if you like—it’ll look adorable.

Turning them into a garland is recommended too.

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A teru teru bozu you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

[Made with a single sheet of origami] Easy! How to fold a teru-teru bozu (sunshine doll) Origami doll made of white paper or cloth, rain, cute, doll, June

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!

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Frog origami

[For 3-year-olds] Let’s try! Seasonal origami (frog)

Frog origami

Recommended for 3-year-olds! Here are some frog origami ideas.

Frogs are very familiar to children through nursery rhymes like “The Frog Chorus” and picture books.

This time, let’s make a frog with origami.

You’ll need one sheet of green origami paper, white round stickers, and black round stickers.

If you don’t have round stickers, you can draw the eyes with crayons or a pen.

It’s a simple activity that lets you create seasonal creatures, so be sure to include it in your activities.

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Thunder God

[Origami] Raijin (Thunder God) [Rainy Season Craft] [June Craft] [Childcare]

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.

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