Fun to make in childcare! A special feature of horse craft ideas

Local mascot character! Gunma-chan

[Local Mascot Origami] Gunma-chan – Gunma Prefecture

Do you know which Japanese prefecture name uses the kanji for “horse”? The answer is Gunma.

This time, let’s make “Gunma-chan,” the beloved local mascot of Gunma, with origami.

What you’ll need: brown-toned origami paper, a pen, and hat parts.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so it’s highly recommended.

Just don’t forget to attach Gunma-chan’s trademark mane and hat! It’s an idea that will make you grow fond of it as you create it.

Winged Horse Kirigami

I tried making a prancing horse with kir折り紙 (cut-and-fold origami).

The form looks so cool, like it could start moving at any moment.

The key is to make it by cutting and folding paper without using glue or adhesive.

All you need to prepare are craft paper, a pen, and scissors.

If you pay close attention to the direction of the joints when a horse rears and craft it with care, it seems to make the piece even more appealing.

In the video, it’s finished freehand, but tips and unfolded diagrams are also explained, so try making it while using those as references.

By adding slits in various places, you can achieve a three-dimensional form.

Meisho Doto from Uma Musume

[Uma Musume] I tried folding Meisho Doto using a single sheet of educational origami — Origami Racehorse (Meishoudotou)

How about making a horse that appears in Uma Musume, which is popular in anime and games? This time, let’s make the fan-favorite Meisho Doto out of origami.

You’ll need brown-toned origami paper and blue-toned origami paper.

Combining sheets as you fold requires some ingenuity, but the key is to pause the video and proceed carefully step by step.

As you take your time, you’ll likely develop concentration and observation skills.

Once finished, it’ll look great displayed on a shelf at home.

Challenge! Origami of Pokémon Ponyta

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Let’s try making Ponyta, the horse-inspired Pokémon that appears in the hugely popular anime Pokémon, loved by kids and adults alike.

All you need is double-sided colored origami paper.

If you choose colors close to Ponyta’s, it will likely boost children’s excitement and motivation.

The steps are a bit complex, so it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

At the same time, it would be great to respect the child’s desire to make it on their own and guide them through to completion.

Let’s try folding Galarian Rapidash from Pokémon!

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It’s a fun idea to get particular about the little details when making it.

Galarian Rapidash from the hugely popular Pokémon franchise—across anime, movies, and card games—offers plenty of points to focus on, from its sharp eyes and ears to its distinctive horn-like features.

You’ll need two sheets of purple origami paper, colored pens, a black pen, and a stapler.

Carefully separating the colors is important, but it also seems to turn out nicely if you make crisp creases as you fold.

Give it a try!

Origami with newspaper! A horse’s head

Let's make a horse head out of newspaper! [by Kid Teacher] Newspaper Zoo

It’s the perfect idea for kids who want to create something dynamic.

Let’s use newspaper to make a horse’s face.

All you need are newspaper, scissors, and clear tape.

The fun doesn’t end when you finish making it—you can also wear it like a headpiece.

It’s also great to paint it with colors or add eyes and expressions using construction paper or origami.

How about creating a one-of-a-kind piece born from children’s free ideas and sense of excitement?

Three-dimensional unicorn origami

16. Unicorn

This is an idea I’d recommend for children who love fantasy worlds or are good at origami.

A unicorn, also called a “one-horned beast,” is said to be a legendary creature resembling a horse with a single horn growing from the center of its forehead.

In recent years, you often see colorful unicorns used in clothing and accessory designs.

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

All you need is origami paper in your favorite color.

Since there are fine creases and complex folds, it’s a good idea to work on it together with a parent or teacher so you won’t give up along the way.