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[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.

[Year-Round] A collection of recommended origami ideas—events and natural motifs—to make in March (31–40)

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
envelope with a heart

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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tree

[Origami] Easy Tree Folding Method with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Tree Tutorial Tatsukuri
tree

Enjoy spring nature with origami too! Here are some tree ideas.

You’ll need two 7.5 cm square sheets of origami paper and glue or craft adhesive.

It’s a lovely origami project you can enjoy with children while feeling the warmth of spring.

We’ll make a tree using 7.5 cm squares, but you can adjust the paper size to create a tree in whatever size you like! By using glue or craft adhesive to firmly secure the leaves and trunk, you’ll improve the finished look as well.

It’s a fun idea that uses simple materials to express a spring landscape with origami—highly recommended.

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Three-dimensional dandelion

Introducing how to make 3D dandelion flowers using origami! Perfect as spring decorations for March and April—why not make some and hang them on your wall? [Tsukuru-mon]
Three-dimensional dandelion

It looks just like the real thing! Here’s an idea for making a 3D dandelion.

You’ll need yellow origami paper, yellow-green origami paper, green origami paper, pink origami paper, scissors, and craft glue.

First, connect strips of yellow origami paper that you’ve cut into long, narrow pieces.

Make 1 mm-wide fringe cuts, then roll it up while applying craft glue; once it’s rolled, the dandelion flower is complete.

After making the stem and leaves with green origami paper, create a frame with the pink origami paper.

If you add some curves and motion to the stem and leaves, it will look even more like a real dandelion.

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In conclusion

Was there any origami you wanted to fold with the preschoolers? Curious children will likely get enthusiastic just hearing the name, saying “I know that!” or “I want to make it!” Be sure to make lots and decorate your classroom or the entrance of the school with them!