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It moves! You can play with it! Fun origami. How to make origami toys.

Origami is one of those essential activities in early childhood care: it helps develop children’s dexterity and concentration, and lets them experience the joy and sense of achievement that comes from completing a project.

This time, we’ll show you how to make moving toys using origami.

We’re focusing on toys you can make using only origami paper, so there’s very little to prepare—another nice bonus.

You’ll find lots of origami toys with unique, kid-pleasing movements that will spark their curiosity and keep them fully engaged.

Pick the ones that catch your eye, make them, and have fun playing with them!

It moves! You can play with it! Fun origami. How to make origami toys (71–80)

An inchworm scurrying along

Moving origami toy “Stasta Inchworm”
An inchworm scurrying along

I’ll show you how to fold an inchworm that moves when you press it! First, flip the origami paper over and fold it in half, then fold both edges to the center twice.

Unfold it, then fold both edges to the first crease and open it again.

Rotate the paper so the creases run vertically.

In the same way, fold both edges to the center twice to set the creases, then roll both edges inward at right angles, 90 degrees, forming square-like wraps.

After rolling all the way, tuck the narrow crease lines at both ends inward.

Hold the areas where you can see gaps, make creases across the two middle blocks, and squash them flat.

Hold the ends and fold the whole piece in half, press the center firmly flat, then fold any parts sticking out inward.

Fold it so that it clamps the folded section, and the body is complete.

Finally, add eyes with round stickers or similar.

A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

[Origami] How to fold a twirling butterfly – origami twirling butterfly
A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

It’s so fun to make and play! Here’s an idea for a spinning butterfly you can throw and play with.

For children, it’s exciting to play with something they made themselves using origami! By folding paper, kids can experience the joy of shapes changing and feel a sense of accomplishment with the finished piece.

It’s a great idea for creative playtime, so highly recommended.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so try making it together with teachers or friends while having fun.

A flapping pigeon

Origami That Delights Babies: Flapping Pigeon ☆ “Action Pigeon” [With Voice Commentary]
A flapping pigeon

Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.

Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!

Surprised Ghost

Origami toy “Pop-out Ghost”
Surprised Ghost

Let’s make a surprising ghost that pops out! The bottom part of the ghost works like a spring, and when you flick it, the ghost pops out of the box like a jack-in-the-box—super fun! There are a few steps to make it, but the finished popping ghost has really high quality, so be sure to follow along with the video as you create it.

Once it’s done, you can draw a scary face on the ghost or decorate the box with spooky illustrations to make it even scarier—that sounds fun too! Friends seeing it for the first time will probably be startled.

Rabbit finger puppet

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Add a splash of color to your fingers! Here are some ideas for making a rabbit finger puppet.

You’ll need a 10 cm square sheet of origami paper and some pens or colored pencils.

It’s a fun idea you can wear on your finger to play, but the process is a bit complex.

Since making a rabbit finger puppet with a 10 cm square origami sheet requires precise folding and finger movements, it’s best to work on it together with a parent or teacher.

By adding designs with pens or colored pencils, you can create an even more colorful and unique finger puppet.

Even though it’s small, once it’s finished you can wear it on your finger and have lots of fun!