[For 4–5 year olds] A collection of recommended origami ideas for March—featuring seasonal events and natural motifs
From April, the Year-Middle class will become the oldest big brothers and sisters in the kindergarten.
They’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness as they look forward with anticipation and a bit of anxiety.
For these Year-Middle children who have grown so much in both mind and body over the past year, the article I’d like to introduce this time is about March origami.
We’re sharing lots of ideas that evoke spring, but consider the origami folded in April, right after they move up to the Year-Middle class, and the origami folded in March, about a year later.
When you compare them, you can really sense each child’s growth—being able to fold finer details, or progressing through the steps on their own.
Teachers, please try folding together with the children, and enjoy feeling their growth along the way.
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[For 4–5 year olds] A collection of recommended origami ideas for March—seasonal events and natural motifs (1–10)
Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluffNEW!
Here’s a gentle, paper-cutting idea that captures the soft, airy spread of dandelion fluff.
Prepare origami paper, scissors, and a pencil.
Fold the origami paper in half twice, then fold it again into a triangle.
Open and align the layers so they fan outward, sketch the dandelion seed design, and cut carefully.
The key to a neat finish is to take your time with the fine details.
When you gently unfold it, a radiating pattern appears, revealing delicate fluff.
It’s a project that’s fun to open and see, recommended for both kids and adults.
Display it by a window to let the light shine through and make it even more beautiful.
Great for kids too! Easy 3D DandelionNEW!
This dandelion origami features a charmingly round, fluffy three-dimensional look.
By combining many parts, you can create a piece with a strong presence.
Fold a quarter-sized sheet of paper in half, then into a triangle, fold it back behind, and align the corners diagonally.
Shape it during the tucking step, flip it over, and fold the corners inward to complete one unit.
Make 13 of these, then insert and glue them together to form a 3D dandelion.
Give it a gentle shake and the flower will softly spread, making it a delight to display.
Mini Tulip OrigamiNEW!
This tulip piece becomes a lovely spring gift if you wrap it.
The flower part is folded the same way as a balloon up to a certain point.
Fold a square sheet using the zabuton fold, then fold it into a triangle twice, squash the pocket to make a square, and fold both corners to meet the center line.
After that, open it from the top so the inside puffs out gently, and it’s complete.
Combine it with a stem rolled into a tube and a leaf made by folding the four edges to the center line, and you’ll have a tulip that looks just like the real thing! In this idea, multiple flowers are made and arranged in a vase, or wrapped as a bouquet to create a gift-like finish.
[For 4–5-year-olds] A collection of recommended origami ideas to make in March, featuring events and natural motifs (11–20)
Hina dolls
Let’s build focus! I’m going to share an idea for making Hina dolls with origami.
Here’s what you’ll need: pink origami paper, blue origami paper, two sheets of black origami paper, yellow and blue origami paper cut into 3.5 cm squares, black round stickers, a black pen, a white pen, a pink pen, and glue or double-sided tape.
When you think of March, many of you probably imagine the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival), right? Let’s make a pair: the Empress (Ohinasama) and the Emperor (Odairisama).
For the kimono parts, it’s also nice to use patterned origami paper! Enjoy adding your own creative touches as you make them.
strawberry
Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! Here are some strawberry ideas.
All you need is origami paper in red or pink, plus crayons or colored pencils.
Strawberries, a favorite among children, are in season from March to late April in spring.
Many preschools and households probably do food education activities with a strawberry theme, right? Let’s try making a strawberry out of origami—one bite of a real strawberry fills your mouth with juice, and its sweet aroma and flavor are so appealing.
This idea is recommended because the steps are simple.
After you finish, use crayons or colored pencils to color the calyx and the seeds.
bamboo shoot
In season in spring! Here’s an idea for making bamboo shoots with origami.
All you need is brown origami paper.
Speaking of bamboo shoots, their defining feature is how quickly they grow.
They’re also rich in dietary fiber and nutrients, and their unique texture and aroma are part of their charm.
Let’s try making this seasonal ingredient with origami.
When using this idea to create a bamboo shoot, the key is to make crisp creases and be mindful of the paper’s width.
The step where you fold in the layered paper requires finger strength, so it’s a good activity to do together with a parent or teacher.
candy
Here’s an idea for making candy shapes by cutting an origami sheet in half.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns.
It’s great because you can make two candies from a single sheet! The steps are easy to follow, so it’s a fun project to try.
When you open up the folds with your fingertips, take your time and do it gently without rushing.
Once you master the folding method, you can even play pretend as a candy shop—how fun is that? Give it a try!