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[Childcare] Today’s Fun Origami Play

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

When you have a little spare time or are waiting around, you sometimes pass the time with quizzes or games so the kids don’t get bored, right?

But since both of those can get pretty lively, they’re not ideal when you need to wait quietly.

That’s why I recommend this article: today’s origami activity.

Origami is easy to carry without taking up space, and kids can play quietly while staying focused.

This article is updated daily, so be sure to bookmark it and put it to use in your childcare setting!

[Childcare] Today’s Fun Origami Play (1–10)

roly-poly toy

@sodacatorigami
Easy with a single sheet of origami♪ Lucky charm 💙 roly-poly dollOrigami Translation Here's how to make it.
♬ Cute heartwarming children pet sports day – SOUND BANK

Make it with a variety of motifs! Here are some ideas for roly-poly toys (okiagari-koboshi).

Okiagari-koboshi are traditional Japanese toys that, even when knocked over, immediately return to an upright position.

Their movement is amusing, and they’re fun for children to watch.

This time, let’s try making okiagari-koboshi with origami.

You can create them with various motifs—like daruma dolls, strawberries, rabbits, or frogs—so making them in children’s favorite motifs will surely delight them.

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A medal you can engrave a name on

[Origami] A medal you can write a name on. Since you can write a message, it’s also great as a name tag! ORIGAMI_MEDAL

A medal you can engrave a name on

The design is stylish and cool! Here’s an idea for a medal where you can write a name.

By adding a little twist to the classic way of folding a medal, you can create a stylish, cool medal with a space to write a name.

We recommend using origami paper that’s colored on both sides! By creating a space in the center to write a name, you can express your gratitude to each child individually.

It’s also nice to add a memory of playing together.

The warm, handcrafted feel unique to origami is part of its charm.

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Pop-up card

@niconico_mama
Replying to @Eri🫶🏻 I tried making it 🥰 Please use it as a reference💕 A pop-up card that’s super easy 😍✨ This time, we’ll use construction paper, which often gets leftover after you buy it once, to make a cute way to share a message💕 Getting a pop-up card for a birthday or Christmas makes your heart race with excitement, right? 😍 It seems hard, but… I experimented to make it easy. Give it a try 😍✨ Here’s how, it’s easy✨ Draw a big heart on construction paper, then spiral a heart shape around it! Cut along the lines with scissors ✨ Fold a larger sheet of construction paper in half and stick the heart inside ♥️ Put double-sided tape in the center of the heart, place it inside the large paper, and fold it shut. Once the heart sticks to the paper, flip it over, put double-sided tape at the starting cut of the heart, and fold the paper again. When you open it, the heart pops up 😍💕 Write a message, decorate with sparkly stickers, add a ribbon… Try decorating with different materials you have at home💕 Make it in lots of colors too 😊💕 It could be a nice gift 🎁 for a teacher who helped you or a friend ♥️ —————————— What I used: • Construction paper • Scissors • Pen • Stickers • Double-sided tape —————————— ☆━━━━━━━━━━━━━━☆ Thank you always for your comments and likes 😊 Some people even report back that they made it, and it makes me super happy ☺️♥️ I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s “I played/made it” posts 😆✨✨ ☆━━━━━━━━━━━━━━☆Childcare #Childcare Garden #Childcare Garden #NurserySchoolMama #WorkingMomKindergarten Made by the nursery school Nursery Craft Ceremony Graduation ceremony o Graduation Celebration CeremonyGraduation ceremony preparation commemoration appapercraftdscrafts
♬ Bling-Bang-Bang-Born – Creepy Nuts

When you open the card, multiple hearts pop out.

Here’s how to make a card that’s sure to delight children who love heart shapes.

Draw a heart on construction paper, then draw several smaller hearts inside it.

Cut out the hearts with scissors, but there’s a key point: make your cuts so the heart shapes aren’t completely separated—don’t cut them all the way through.

Attach the heart-shaped construction paper to the card base.

Apply double-sided tape to the center and the tip of each heart slit.

This creates the pop-up mechanism.

Add a heartfelt message to finish.

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[Childcare] Today's Fun Origami Play (11–20)

figure-eight pinwheel

Figure-Eight Pinwheel | Make and Play! | #shorts #childcare #crafts #handmadeToys

figure-eight pinwheel

Feel the spring breeze! Here’s how to make a figure-eight pinwheel that’s perfect for preschool activities.

You will need: paper plates, double-sided tape, wood glue, bamboo skewers, beads, and decorations.

Cut out the centers of two paper plates.

Punch four holes, then combine the plates into a figure-eight shape using double-sided tape.

Put a bit of wood glue into a bead’s hole and attach it to a bamboo skewer.

After threading it through the hole, wrap tape around the skewer so the plate doesn’t slide down.

Assemble the second tier the same way, add decorations, and you’re done!

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Ranchu (a breed of fancy goldfish)

[Origami Goldfish] How to Make a Ranchu

Ranchu (a breed of fancy goldfish)

Among goldfish, the ranchu is especially gorgeous—let’s try folding one with origami.

First, fold the paper into a triangle along the diagonal twice.

Next, fold one corner toward the center.

Then flip it over, fold both sides along the middle, and fold the whole piece in half along the center.

After that, make a reverse fold at the tip.

Then make a few more reverse folds.

This part is a bit tricky, so if it’s difficult, please proceed together with a parent or guardian.

Red or orange paper will probably suit it best.

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Shinkansen

@hoikushi_bank
Can even a two-year-old do it?! Introducing 3 easy origami projects ✨#origami Origami #Bus Yacht Shinkansen
♬ Cartoon-style piano solo jazz(853970) – motofuji

Let’s try folding a Shinkansen—the kids’ favorite—out of origami! This video shows how to fold a bus, a yacht, and a Shinkansen.

They all use basic techniques centered on mountain and valley folds, so even toddlers can enjoy folding them! By changing the color of the paper for the Shinkansen, you can also make versions like Komachi and Hayabusa, so be sure to try different origami papers.

As an introduction, reading a picture book or preparing an illustrated book about vehicles can make the origami activity even more enjoyable.

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Easter Triangle Garland

Easter is a celebratory event held in spring.

Easter is set as the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox.

There’s also a game where children hide and search for colorful eggs called Easter eggs in the yard.

The rabbit that carries the Easter eggs is also an important motif.

Let’s try making a garland with colorful Easter eggs that evoke spring and cute animals like rabbits.

By following the same steps—such as folding origami paper in half—you can create the individual parts for both the eggs and the animals.

Draw faces on the folded origami, add ribbons, and connect them with a string to finish.

Using ribbon instead of string can be lovely as well.

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