[Childcare] Make and play! Origami ideas
Origami plays a big role in daycares and kindergartens.
With just a single sheet, you can make all kinds of things—origami helps nurture children’s imagination, thinking skills, concentration, and fine motor skills.
It’s something you’ll definitely want to incorporate a lot into playtime.
So this time, we’re introducing ideas for origami you can make and play with.
Of course, we’ve included the classic airplane that everyone has folded at least once, as well as lots of unique ideas—like balloons and cameras—that spark kids’ curiosity.
After you finish your creations, set aside plenty of time to play so everyone can have a blast together.
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[Childcare] Make-and-Play! Origami Ideas (31–40)
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We’re introducing how to fold a stylish spinning top that you can make with just three sheets of origami paper! It’s perfect for making and playing together with your child or friends.
You’ll create each part with the three sheets of paper and assemble them at the end.
There aren’t many difficult steps, and you won’t need glue or scissors, so kids can easily give it a try.
You can also freely customize it by changing the colors or adding patterned paper, letting you express your originality! It would make a delightful handmade gift from a child, too!
Easy Ghost Origami Instructions
Here’s an origami ghost that’s perfect for autumn Halloween.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.
Then fold the left and right corners in toward the center line.
Tuck the loose, fluttery corner downwards.
Fold the whole piece toward the center line, then fold the tip downward to shape it into a ghost.
If you fold the bottom part of the ghost at an angle, it adds movement and makes a cute ghost.
Once it’s finished, draw a face and stick it on a Halloween bag or wand to enjoy!
Munch-munch fish
https://www.tiktok.com/@sachimama_asobi/video/7261469033634090258The opening and closing mouth is so cute! Let me introduce a fun idea for a chompy little fish.
Fish often appear on the dining table, but they also show up a lot in anime, picture books, fingerplay, and songs.
This time, let’s make an adorable fish with a mouth that opens and closes using origami! You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, a permanent marker, and so on.
Solid-color origami looks lovely, but using your favorite patterns or holographic origami will give your fish extra personality.
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!
Cute snail
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Draw patterns to complete it! Here are some cute snail ideas.
Snails, which are very active during the rainy season, can be quite fascinating for children.
Observing their swirly, spiral shells and the way they move slowly can lead to many discoveries.
This time, let’s make a snail with origami.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.
The steps are simple and easy to follow, making it perfect for preschool classes.
The key step is folding the corners inward on the back side to give the shell a rounded shape.
[Childcare] Make and Play! Origami Ideas (41–50)
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.
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.