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[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] Simple Tanabata decoration ideas made with origami (21–30)

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Origami Tanabata Decoration: Bamboo Leaf Garland Folding Method

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This is a garland of bamboo leaves that’s perfect for Tanabata crafts.

Since you make lots of bamboo-leaf pieces and connect them, it’s a great idea for large groups.

If you’re looking for Tanabata project ideas for a nursery school or kindergarten, please feel free to use this as a reference! The bamboo leaf pieces have a simple folding method, so children can definitely give it a try.

Using multiple shades of green to show depth in the bamboo leaves, or combining them with star-shaped pieces, would make it even cuter.

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A bamboo leaf that folds in eight steps

Folds in 8 steps! Tanabata Origami: Simple and Cute Bamboo Leaf Origami (For Kids!) · Origami Leaf

A bamboo leaf that folds in eight steps

Speaking of July, we have Tanabata, don’t we? In childcare facilities and the like, some may create bamboo grass decorations on the walls.

Here’s an origami idea for bamboo leaves that’s useful on such occasions and only takes eight folds.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it up and fold the two left edges to align with the crease.

At this point, make sure the tip is nice and sharp, and align the edges just slightly outside the crease.

Doing so will help express the leaf’s central vein.

Flip the paper over and fold the triangular section inward.

With the triangle’s base positioned at the bottom, refit the paper and fold the two bottom corners up to meet the center line.

Finally, tuck the left and right corners created in the last step slightly inward, and you’re done!

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[Childcare] Simple Tanabata Decoration Ideas Made with Origami (31–40)

A small and cute lantern

[Origami] How to Make a Small and Cute Paper Lantern (Chochin)

A small and cute lantern

Round shape! Here are some ideas for small, cute lanterns.

Are you thinking of making lanterns for a festival event or to decorate a wall? These ideas feature colorful, rounded designs that are perfect if you’re imagining adorable lanterns.

You’ll need four sheets of origami paper, two additional sheets of origami paper, wire, glue, scissors, a craft knife, a pencil, and a ruler.

Since wire is used, please be very careful not to injure your fingers on the ends, and make sure to cut it safely.

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Cute watermelon lantern

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Cute, plump watermelon lantern 🍉 ✎ Materials • Construction paper (green) • Origami paper (red) • Paper tube • Paint (black) • Cotton swabs ✎ How to make • On a piece of red origami paper cut to the size of the paper tube, paint the seeds with black paint • Cut the green construction paper into six strips, each 2 cm wide • Draw the watermelon stripes and cut along the lines • Wrap the red origami paper around the paper tube and glue it • Attach the green construction paper to the tube, and it’s done! This is a craft I’ve always wanted to try 🍉 We did it with the 4-year-old class (^^) I kept what we were making a secret, and while they were dotting black spots on the red origami paper, I asked, “What do you think we’re making?” and they all cheerfully answered, “A ladybug!” 🤍 (lol) Once they started drawing stripes on the green construction paper, they realized, “Ah! It’s a watermelon!” ✌🏻Childcare Nursery teacher / Childcare worker #Nursery school watermelon Watermelon Summer Craft #Tanabata Craft #Tanabata decorations Tanabata decorations Paper lantern Production work Baketakun
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Fun craft time! Here’s a cute watermelon lantern idea.

It’s perfect for anyone who wants to make lanterns together with children.

You’ll need construction paper, origami paper, a toilet paper roll, paint, cotton swabs, and more.

Dab black paint with a cotton swab onto red origami paper like a stamp.

You can also use round stickers for this step, so choose based on the child’s age and development.

The rounded shape is adorably charming, isn’t it?

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watermelon lantern

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Tanabata Decorations 🎋 [Watermelon Lantern Decorations 🍉🏮] Adorably swaying lanterns with a watermelon pattern♪ The steps are super easy—just cut and paste—so they’re perfect for preschool activities! ● Change the inner color to really boost the watermelon look! ● Hang them on bamboo for an instant summery vibe♪ 🌼 Size • Inner: 10 cm / Outer: 12 cm (made with origami paper) ✂️ Give it a try!Nursery teacher / Childcare worker #Nursery school #Kindergarten Tanabata decorations Tanabata craft Production in July
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We’d love to use this for Tanabata decorations too! Here are some watermelon lantern ideas.

If you’re looking to add a touch of humor to your Tanabata décor, these watermelon lantern ideas are perfect for you! What you’ll need: red origami paper, green origami paper, a black pen, washi tape, regular tape, and string.

The outside uses green origami to depict the watermelon’s wavy rind pattern, while the inside represents the beautiful flesh and seeds.

By changing up the colors, you can even create a yellow-watermelon motif.

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Cute Tanabata origami

[Tanabata Origami] Cute☆How to Fold Orihime and Hikoboshi — Origami for the Star Festival

Cute Tanabata origami

Here’s an origami idea for making Hikoboshi and Orihime.

For Hikoboshi’s face, use one sheet of black origami paper; for Orihime’s face, use two sheets of black origami paper, one large and one small.

Since Hikoboshi and Orihime have different hairstyles, the folding method differs slightly, but basically you just fold along the creases, so kids can try it too.

The kimono is folded the same way for both, so change the color of the origami paper as you like.

Make the obi (belt) and the celestial robe with separate sheets of origami paper.

Attach the head to the kimono, draw the face with a pen, and you’re done!

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Dokin-chan lantern

Origami lantern 🏮 Dokin-chan version ♡ #educationalPlay #preschoolCrafts #origami #homeFestival

Dokin-chan lantern

Sure to attract attention! Here’s an idea for a Dokin-chan lantern.

Let’s make a lantern of “Dokin-chan” from the hugely popular children’s series “Anpanman.” You’ll need orange origami paper, glue or double-sided tape, and a pen.

The lantern’s rounded shape becomes Dokin-chan’s face, so it’s sure to catch kids’ eyes.

By playing with the color of the paper and the folding method, you can adapt it into other characters too.

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