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[Childcare] Make and play! Origami ideas

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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.

We hope you find this helpful.

[Childcare] Make and Play! Origami Ideas (41–50)

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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Cute! Teru teru bozu

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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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Rabbit bookmark

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It’s super easy with just one sheet! Let’s make a bunny bookmark for autumn reading 🥰𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 It’s still quite hot, but with “autumn reading” on the way, today I’m sharing a bunny bookmark you can make from a single sheet ✨ September is moon-viewing season, so I went with a bunny! For the eyes, using round stickers makes it very simple, but if you don’t have them, you can cut circles from paper and glue them on, or just draw them with a pen—both are fine! The pink part of the bunny’s ears is cut from origami paper and glued on, and the nose, mouth, and cheeks are drawn with colored pencils or pens! It’s very easy, so be sure to save this and give it a try! +……………………………………+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three energetic boys ages 7, 5, and 1 ❀´- I share play ideas and easy crafts with kids using 100-yen items, natural materials, and recyclables. Feel free to like, follow, or DM me! +……………………………………+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlay work　#Summer Craft　Summer activities Play with children #I love crafts　Handmade　 Childcare　sea　Summer　Ship　 Origami Autumn Origami　Autumn Crafts Indoor play　origami　 #origami #MoonViewing　tsukimi (moon viewing)　rabbit #How to make a rabbit　How to fold a rabbit (origami)Mid-Autumn Moon (Harvest Moon on the fifteenth night)　#September　September　Autumn Autumn Activities Bookmark　#AutumnOfReading　Reading
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Let’s make your very own special bookmark! Here’s an idea for a bunny bookmark.

What you’ll need: origami paper in colors or patterns you like, black round stickers, and pens or colored pencils.

By using your favorite colors and patterns to create a bunny bookmark, reading is sure to become even more fun.

You can add personality by using the black round stickers for the eyes and drawing expressions with pens or colored pencils—that’s a key point! The design slips neatly over the corner of a page, so it’s practical while also being super cute.

Highly recommended!

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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!

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Rabbit ring

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Fun to make, fun to wear! Here are some ideas for a rabbit ring.

You’ll need a quarter-size sheet of your favorite color origami paper, scissors, and a pen.

By folding the quarter-size origami paper into a rabbit shape, you can create a cute accessory to wear on your finger! Using scissors and a pen, you can customize the fine details to your liking, which helps spark children’s creativity.

It’s also fun to make matching ones with family and friends.

A lovely idea for enjoying your own original rings.

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Jabara rabbit

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Hop, hop—let’s have fun playing! Here’s an idea for an accordion bunny.

When you think of rabbits, their cute hopping comes to mind, and since they often appear in picture books and nursery rhymes, they’re animals that children feel familiar with.

Let’s make such a bunny out of origami.

You can complete it with just one sheet, so choose your favorite colors or patterns to finish it.

Add facial features with a pen or stickers at the end to make your bunny even more delightful.

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Plump goldfish

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Perfect for summer! Let’s make some adorable puffy goldfish 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 Has everyone been to any festivals yet this year?? I’m planning to go to my local festival this weekend 🥰 I’m so happy festivals are back 🩷 Lately, I feel like I don’t see goldfish scooping at stalls as much—how about in your area? For now, I’m going to get a head start and play goldfish scooping with origami with the kids! Today I tried making puffy goldfish ✨ The plump shape is so cute, right? 😍 It’s easy, so definitely give it a try! +———————————————+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three rambunctious boys ages 7, 5, and 1 ❀´- I share play ideas and simple crafts with kids using 100-yen items, natural materials, and recyclables. Feel free to like, follow, or DM me! Follow here ▷ @sachimama_asobi +———————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlay work Play with children #I love crafts　Handmade　 Childcare　goldfish　Goldfish Origami Origami Sunflower Production Indoor play　origami　 #origami How to fold a goldfish (origami)　#How to Make Goldfish Design paper　#SunflowerCraft #GoldfishAreCute
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You can enjoy goldfish scooping too! Let’s make plump little goldfish! First, start by folding using the origami balloon method, and complete the front side just like the balloon.

Once that’s done, turn it over and fold the left and right corners down to meet the center line.

Fold up the lower-left corner, apply glue over one side, then fold it in half and stick it together.

Attach round stickers for the eyes.

There’s an air hole on the tail side, so use a straw to blow air into it and inflate.

And there you have it—a plump and cute goldfish! Put some lily-of-the-valley tape (suzuran tape) in a basin to look like water and enjoy playing goldfish scooping!

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