[Childcare] Origami Snake Folding Ideas Collection
When you hear the word “snake,” what kind of snake comes to mind?
Green or brown, long or thick—what you imagine probably varies from person to person.
That’s because there are said to be about 4,000 species of snakes living in the world, and they come in a variety of colors like red and blue.
Let’s try making some of these many kinds of snakes with origami!
Be sure to use origami paper in lots of different colors and create them however you like.
We’re also sharing ideas for origami snakes that can bite or wiggle, so it sounds like it would be fun to play with them together with your friends after you make them!
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Childcare: A collection of ideas for making snakes with origami (1–10)
A snake you can make simply
Here’s how to fold a cute snake with a big head.
You can make it with a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper into quarters to make a square grid and create a cross-shaped set of creases.
Along those crease lines, cut out one small square.
That small square will become the snake’s head, and you’ll use the remaining L-shaped piece to make the body.
The steps are simple, so follow along with the video as you fold.
Once you’re done, draw a face and patterns on the snake to finish it.
Try making lots in different colors!
Pop-up snake
We’ll show you how to fold a pop-up snake.
First, fold the origami paper into a rectangle twice, then unfold one step.
Fold the top and bottom to meet the center crease and open it up, then fold it in half vertically and open it again.
Fold the top and bottom to the center line, then once more fold the top and bottom to the center line, open it up, and return it to a rectangular shape.
You should have lots of crease lines now, so continue folding along those lines.
Try folding while referring to the video.
Pinch the box part of the finished snake, then loosen your grip and it will boing out and pop up! It’ll probably surprise anyone seeing it for the first time!
a persistent snake that keeps biting
I’m going to show you how to make a fun, biting snake! You’ll use four 15 cm sheets of origami paper.
First, flip a sheet over and fold it in half.
Fold both side edges to the center crease twice.
Open it up, then align both side edges to the first creases you made, fold again, and open.
Rotate the paper 90 degrees, repeat the same folding and opening, then use the horizontal creases to form a rectangular prism.
Tuck both ends inward and squash-fold the two center squares.
Fold any excess to the back, bend the center, and make one more piece in the same way.
For the head, form it up to the rectangular prism stage, then squash the right side starting from the second crease from the left.
Next, at the 4.5th crease from the left, fold the right edge upward, fold back at the center, and make four corner folds.
Add eyes with round stickers or similar.
For the tail, tuck only one side of the rectangular prism inward.
Squash the two left sections next to the second crease from the right, fold any excess inward, and curve it.
Shape the opposite end into a tail tip.
Finally, assemble all the parts and you’re done!
[Childcare] Collection of ideas for making snakes with origami (11–20)
A snake made with eight folds
Here’s how to fold a snake using a single sheet of origami paper.
First, flip the paper so that a corner is facing you, and fold it into a triangle twice to make crease lines.
Fold the near and far corners toward the center line twice to add more creases.
Fold the near corner up to the second line from the top, then fold it back along the second line from the bottom and fold the corner upward.
Repeat the same steps on the other side.
Turn it over, fold it in half horizontally, and finally draw eyes with a pen to finish! Using round sticker dots for the eyes is also recommended.
Colorful snake
Let’s make a colorful, cute snake! First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to make a cross-shaped crease, then open it with the colored side facing up.
Fold the top and bottom to the center point and open.
Fold the bottom corner up to the topmost crease to set a crease, then open it.
Fold up to the very bottom line, open again, rotate the paper, and repeat the same folds on the other side.
Next, make accordion folds from the bottom up to the center line, and do the same on the other side.
Tuck the edges slightly inward, then fold up the opposite side into a triangle and flip it over.
Fold it in half, turn it vertically, and tuck in the edge to form the head.
Tuck in the other side to shape the body, and you’re done! It can stand on its own, so lining them up for display looks adorable.
A snake made with paper springs
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It’s fun to roll it down stairs or slopes! Here’s how to fold a snake that bounces like a spring.
You’ll need colored construction paper, double-sided tape or glue, and a pen.
First, cut a quarter sheet of construction paper into 5 cm-wide strips.
Attach the ends with double-sided tape or glue so they’re perpendicular, then fold them over each other alternately.
When you finish, connect another set and keep folding the same way.
Trim any excess with scissors, then secure the end with double-sided tape or glue to finish.
Use a pen to draw the snake’s face and patterns!
Jumping Snake
Introducing a fun, springy jumping snake origami! Materials: a 10 cm × 10 cm sheet of colored paper, a tongue piece, a pen, and clear tape.
First, fold the paper using the zabuton (cushion) fold, then turn the folded side up and fold it using the kite fold.
Fold the narrow corner down to the center, then fold the left and right edges to the center.
Fold the other corner along the edge, and fold the left and right corners to the center, aligning them with the edges.
Align the edge to the center and make an accordion (mountain-valley) fold.
Draw the snake’s face and patterns with a pen, attach the tongue piece with clear tape, and you’re done!