[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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[Age 4–5] A collection of recommended origami ideas to make in March—events and nature themes (21–30)
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!
shiitake mushroom
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.
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
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.
rice ball
With spring’s arrival, many preschools and kindergartens likely enjoy field trips and longer strolls.
Here’s an origami idea to go with that theme: how to fold a rice ball (onigiri).
Prepare a sheet of black origami paper to represent the nori (seaweed).
Fold it in half twice into a square to make creases, then unfold.
Fold three corners toward the center point.
Flip the paper over, then fold the remaining corner up so its tip meets the center point.
Next, slightly fold the corners to round the shape, and your onigiri is complete! On the small white “rice” area that shows, draw your favorite filling, or add a red round sticker to make it look like an umeboshi (pickled plum) onigiri—it looks delicious.
