[Childcare] Let's make toys you can play with using origami!
Traditional origami play has long been popular across a wide range of ages, from young children to the elderly.
Origami helps develop dexterity and concentration, and gives kids a sense of accomplishment when they finish a piece—benefits that positively support their growth.
In this article, we’ll share several ideas for origami-made toys that will make origami time even more fun.
From nostalgic creations you probably made at least once as a child, to models with amusing motions, to surprising toys that make you say, “You can make that with paper?”—there are plenty of exciting ideas to spark joy!
Make them with your family or friends and have a blast together.
Give them a try and enjoy playing with everyone!
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stretchy toy
Introducing a no-scissors, make-and-play idea: a stretchable toy! Wouldn’t it be fun if origami could expand and contract like a spring? By tweaking the folding method and gluing pieces of origami together, you can create a spring-like toy—such a unique idea.
All you need is origami in your favorite colors or patterns, plus glue or double-sided tape.
There aren’t any complicated folds in the process, but the direction of the folds is very important, so it’s best to work on it together with a teacher or guardian.
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!
Infinite spin
Let’s make an “Infinite Spinner,” a toy you can keep turning round and round like an origami kaleidoscope! Prepare six paper strips from construction paper.
Using two colors with three strips each makes it look extra cute.
Overlap the ends at a 90-degree angle and glue them, then fold the papers alternately.
When the strips get short, connect the remaining strips and repeat the steps.
Once everything is connected, trim any excess with scissors.
Glue the end faces together, and you’re done! The process is very simple, so why not make one as a toy for your child?
Sumikkogurashi Ring Toss
Let’s make a ring toss game themed around the kid-favorite “Sumikkogurashi.” You can create the targets using materials like origami paper, plastic wrap, and toilet paper rolls.
Draw the characters from Sumikkogurashi on the targets or attach ones you’ve folded from origami.
Once the targets are ready, stick them onto a base and you’re done.
It’s also fun to draw each character’s face on the rings.
Adding decorations with point values next to the character targets makes it extra cute.
With this adorable ring toss, playtime will be even more fun!
Acorn-chan
Let’s add a little twist to acorn origami, which is great for small children, and make a cute little acorn character! After folding the acorn out of origami paper, attach round stickers for eyes and draw a mouth.
You can let your child place the stickers freely and draw the expression, too.
Next, glue a chopstick to the back of the acorn along with pipe cleaners as the arms and legs, and your acorn character is complete! It’s easy to make and can be used like a paper puppet, so kids are sure to love it.
