[For 4–5 year olds] A collection of recommended origami ideas for March—featuring seasonal events and natural motifs

tadpole

[Rainy Season Origami] How to Fold a Tadpole (Origami no Jikan)

I want to display them together with frogs and lotus leaves! Here are some ideas for making tadpoles out of origami.

You’ll need a 7.5 cm square of black origami paper, round white stickers, or a pen.

Let’s try making tadpoles—the children of frogs—using origami! The key step is folding all four corners to the back to create a rounded tadpole shape.

The paper will get layered and you’ll need some finger strength, but give it a try! Adding that roundness makes it look even cuter.

shiitake mushroom

[Easy Origami] How to fold a shiitake mushroom — when it comes to foods that boost immunity, it's shiitake! [Easy Origami] How to make shiitake, paper folding mushroom, origami, xianggu (shiitake), paper #shorts

That big shiitake cap is so fun! Here’s an idea for making a shiitake mushroom out of origami.

All you need is brown origami paper plus a pen or colored pencils.

The main focus is the cap-like part of the mushroom.

There are many steps that involve making creases, but it’s simple and easy to follow.

What’s more, adding faces or expressions to the finished mushroom with pens or colored pencils really sparks creativity.

Give it a try and let your kids’ individuality shine.

dandelion

[Origami Spring Flowers] Easy and Cute Dandelion Folding Method | Origami Dandelion

Cute yellow flowers! Here’s an idea for making dandelions with origami.

You’ll need yellow origami paper, green origami paper, glue or double-sided tape, and scissors.

Dandelion flowers are characterized by many small petals radiating outward.

Using this idea, let’s make a dandelion flower from a single sheet of origami paper! Since scissors are used during the process, it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

Give it a try!

Three Court Ladies

I want to make something for Hinamatsuri! Let me share an idea for making the Three Court Ladies with origami.

You’ll need red origami paper, black origami paper, and gold origami paper cut into 5 cm squares.

The charm of this idea is that you can display the finished pieces.

Try placing them on top of a locker, a shoe cabinet, or any favorite spot at home or in the classroom where you’ll see them often.

Through this activity, it’s also great that you can learn about the meanings and uses of the items the Three Court Ladies hold.

Give it a try!

rain

[Origami Sweets] How to Fold Candy – With Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Candy Tutorial / Tatsukuri

With its cute shape and design, this candy origami is something children can enjoy making.

Prepare a sheet of origami paper cut to half size and fold the edges toward the center.

Creasing well will make the later steps go smoothly.

After making the left and right crease lines, fold the bottom edge up to meet the center.

As you go, keep the shape of the paper neat for a cleaner finish.

Flatten and adjust the triangular sections to form neat triangles.

Open from the center and use the crease lines to fold firmly all the way to the top and bottom.

Finally, fold the back side toward the center to achieve an even cleaner shape.

Arrange the finished candies in colorful rows, and they’ll look like real sweets for decoration.

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envelope with a heart

How to make a cute heart-adorned envelope from a single sheet of origami paper — perfect for Valentine’s Day and White Day / Tsutsumi to Musubi

For spring gifts and decorations, I recommend a heart-accented envelope.

By using origami paper with colors or patterns on both sides, you can enjoy the contrast between the heart and the envelope.

Lightly draw a guideline on the back of the paper, fold up from the bottom, and crease firmly.

Fold the left and right sides toward the center to create a central crease—this forms the basic envelope shape.

Fold the inner layers further and shape the top into a heart.

Rounding the corners will make the heart look even nicer.

Finally, tuck the heart into the envelope’s flap to finish.

Write a letter and slip it into the completed envelope, and you’ll have a keepsake of graduation from kindergarten or starting school—perfect for a spring craft.

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honeybee

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I tried making a simple and cute little honeybee! ✨🐝 Today, by my sons’ request, we made a “bee.” 🍯 Materials: - 1 sheet of yellow origami paper (15 cm × 15 cm) - 2 sheets of white origami paper (7.5 cm × 7.5 cm) - A little black origami paper (for the stripes/pattern) We’ll make it using glue. When you make it with origami, it turns out super cute, but be careful around real bees! 🥹✨ It’s easy, so be sure to save this and give it a try! +——————————————+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three energetic boys ages 8, 6, and 2❀ I share play ideas and easy crafts with kids using 100-yen items, natural materials, and recyclables. Feel free to like, follow, or DM! Follow here ▷ @sachimama_asobi +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlaywork　 Play with children#I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami#papercraftSpring crafts　Summer#hachi　#Honeybee　How to fold a beeOrigami You Can Play With#Flower

♬ Such an adorable baby – arrived as expected

Let’s make a cute honeybee that goes buzz-buzz! Here’s an idea for making a honeybee out of origami.

You’ll need yellow and black origami paper, white origami paper cut into quarter-size pieces, scissors, and glue or craft adhesive.

It’s a fun idea that lets you create a lively bee in flight with origami! Use the yellow and black paper to make a cute, pop-style bee, then add wings with the white paper and you’re done! Using tools like scissors and glue makes the process exciting, too.

Kids will love the distinctive colors and shapes!