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Simple origami for kids: cute, playable origami ideas

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This time, we’re introducing lots of cute, playable origami that are perfect for kids.

Origami is a great indoor activity that you can focus on regardless of the weather, making it perfect for time at home.

Seasonal animals, creatures, and toys you can play with after folding are fun for adults too!

You can watch videos to check each step, so even if you find origami difficult, don’t worry.

If it’s too hard for your child to do alone, a parent or guardian can fold together with them and show them how fun origami can be.

Simple origami for kids. Cute and playable origami ideas (71–80)

Fishing made with origami

[Handmade Toy] Easy with Origami! Fishing 🎣✨ / Perfect for Children's Summer Festival Events♪

Fishing made with origami

Let’s make and play! Here are some ideas for a fishing game made with origami.

When you think of summer, many people probably imagine goldfish scooping at summer festivals, right? On scorching days when it’s hard to go outside, how about enjoying a pretend fishing game indoors? You’ll need origami paper, round stickers, straws, a pen, cellophane tape, and scissors.

When making the fish, the key is to cut the tail into a heart shape! It also sounds fun to freely decorate the fish you make out of origami.

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Cute morning glory

"How to Make Summer Flower Origami" Easy and Cute Morning Glory and Leaf with One Sheet (For Kids!) - Origami Morning Glory

Cute morning glory

Here’s an origami idea for morning glories, which are often used for summer wall decorations.

Fold the origami paper in half twice to make a square, then place it with the corner that will be the center of the flower pointing down.

Fold both sides of the top corner diagonally inward, crease well, then unfold and open the paper.

With the white side facing up, use the creases you just made as guides and fold both sides of each of the four corners.

Once folded, fold all four corners inward, leaving a small gap from the center.

Then fold the newly formed four corners outward to round the overall shape, and you’re done! The overlapping areas can be a bit stiff, so fold slowly to avoid injuring your hands.

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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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A butterfly made only with accordion folds

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Let’s try making this with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a butterfly using only accordion folds.

It’s the perfect time for kids to enjoy completing origami projects, so let’s make a butterfly using only accordion folding together.

You’ll need origami paper, origami paper cut into quarter size, and a pipe cleaner.

We’ll use different sizes of origami paper, but since the folding method is only the accordion fold, it should be easy to try.

Create a colorful butterfly with your favorite color combinations!

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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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honeybee

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Let’s make a cute honeybee that goes buzz-buzz! Here’s an idea for making a honeybee out of origami.

You’ll need yellow and black origami paper, white origami paper cut into quarter-size pieces, scissors, and glue or craft adhesive.

It’s a fun idea that lets you create a lively bee in flight with origami! Use the yellow and black paper to make a cute, pop-style bee, then add wings with the white paper and you’re done! Using tools like scissors and glue makes the process exciting, too.

Kids will love the distinctive colors and shapes!

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