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[Childcare] Simple Tanabata decoration ideas made with origami

[Childcare] Simple Tanabata decoration ideas made with origami

Last updated:2025/6/13

[Childcare] Simple Tanabata decoration ideas made with origami

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Around the time of Tanabata, many nursery schools and kindergartens work on making Tanabata decorations with origami.

Decorations made with origami are a great opportunity for children to learn folding techniques and practice using scissors.

Here, we introduce various simple origami Tanabata decorations.

If you make different types of decorations to suit the children’s ages, your Tanabata event will be even more exciting.

Try creating various items together while sharing ideas with the children.

Please use this as a reference and enjoy the Tanabata festivities with them!

[Childcare] Easy Tanabata decoration ideas made with origami (1–10)

Tanabata decorations that even children who struggle with crafts can make

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Tanabata decorations that even children who struggle with crafts can make

We’d like to introduce simple Tanabata decorations that kids can make with excitement.

Many teachers are probably planning decorations for Tanabata on July 7 or for their preschool’s Tanabata party.

Depending on the children’s age and development, it’s also recommended to have them use glue and scissors as they create.

By sticking together circles cut from origami paper, you can make decorations with a cute, soft look.

There are many Tanabata decorations that children can enjoy making according to their age and growth, such as triangle chains, square chains, circle chains, and watermelon decorations.

Be sure to try making them with the kids!

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Star decorations for Tanabata

[Easy Origami Tanabata Decorations Star] Origami decorations folding method how to make origami

Star decorations for Tanabata

With just a single sheet of origami paper, you can make a fun, pop-style Tanabata star decoration! It’s easy to create and finishes as a three-dimensional ornament.

Be sure to include it in Tanabata crafts at preschools or kindergartens! There’s a step where you cut out star shapes from folded origami with scissors, so adjust the challenge to suit the children’s ages.

Another key point is linking the cut-out stars together and using them as decorations.

Using double-sided or glitter origami changes the vibe and makes Tanabata even more exciting!

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Round and cute knitted decoration

[Tanabata Craft] What? You can make it with origami? A cute round net decoration! [Daycare/Kindergarten] #shorts

Round and cute knitted decoration

Let me introduce a cute, round paper-weave ornament.

Prepare round origami paper and scissors, and let’s get started.

Fold the round-cut origami and make slits in it.

Be careful not to cut all the way through.

Finally, open it slowly and shape it, then hang it with twine to finish.

Using glitter origami paper might make an even more sparkling Tanabata decoration.

Both square weave ornaments and round, softly curved ones are lovely! Give it a try with the kids.

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Milky Way

[Craft Idea] Tanabata Decorations – Milky Way – The Star Festival (July wall display, size 788 mm × 545 mm) (Senior recreation, occupational therapy OT, day service, childcare) (Origami DIY) (stars, streamers, bamboo leaves)

Milky Way

Speaking of July, there’s Tanabata, a festival that children look forward to.

It’s also fun to create a Milky Way on your July wall display.

Get some origami paper, felt-tip pens, glue, scissors, and bamboo skewers ready, and let’s start making it.

For the stars, use three pieces of origami paper cut into quarters; fold each into a triangle and glue them together.

For the bamboo leaves, crumple the paper to add dimension, then cut it into leaf shapes with scissors.

For the streamers, choose color combinations for the top and bottom to give it a more original touch and a Tanabata feel.

Write your wishes on tanzaku strips and enjoy a delightful Tanabata!

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Star and Watermelon Decorations

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Let’s make Tanabata decorations that feel like summer: stars and watermelons.

First, use yellow origami paper to create five star parts.

Glue the parts together to form a star shape.

By carefully attaching each piece one by one, you’ll get a star with a nice three-dimensional look.

Next, for the watermelon, take a red sheet of origami cut in half, attach a strip of green origami cut slightly long and thin along the edge, and draw the watermelon seeds.

Tape the top together with clear tape, and the watermelon piece is done.

Add a string and hang them up for Tanabata! You’ll have beautiful decorations that shine in the night sky.

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lantern

[Origami] Tanabata decoration ☆ Lantern ☆ Easy ☆

lantern

Let’s make an essential Tanabata lantern using origami.

Prepare origami paper, glue, and scissors.

Glue two strips cut from the top and bottom of origami paper into eighths onto the sheet.

Fold the origami paper in half and make slits.

When cutting, don’t cut all the way through—leave a little uncut at the end.

Open the origami and glue it into a tube shape.

Adjust the shape, and you’re done.

Try making your own original lanterns by changing the colors!

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Two types of Tanabata decorations

[Easy Origami] Two Tanabata Decorations! Woven Garland & Casting Net (traditional/classic/craft/origami) [with audio commentary] How to make easy origami decorations | 2 types

Two types of Tanabata decorations

Here are two cute Tanabata decorations you can make to brighten up your space.

Prepare origami paper, felt-tip pens, and scissors, and let’s get started.

1) Net-style decoration: It’s simple.

Fold the origami paper horizontally, then use a pencil to sketch the slits where you’ll cut.

Cut along the pencil lines with scissors, flip the paper over, rotate it to the other side, and make slits with the scissors in the uncut fluttery sections—this alternating pattern is the key point.

2) Woven (tōami) decoration: Fold the origami paper into a triangle three times, align the orientation, and use a pencil to sketch the cut lines.

Draw both cut-through lines and lines that do not go all the way to the edge, and carefully make the cuts along them.

Gently open up the origami, attach a thread, and hang it to finish.

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