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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)
How to fold a cute strawberryNEW!
Here’s a cute way to fold a strawberry that even small children can make.
First, the strawberry: Place the origami paper color-side up and fold it in half into a triangle twice.
Make a crease down the center, then fold the corners in to meet that crease.
Slightly fold down the tips you just folded.
Next, make the calyx (leafy top).
Make a crease at the bottom, then fold diagonally so that three little peaks (mountains) appear.
Fold the parts you just made back, attach them to the strawberry with glue, and you’re done! Finally, we recommend decorating it cutely with round stickers or pens as you like.
Four-leaf clover you can make with a single sheet!NEW!
There’s a saying that four-leaf clovers bring good luck, and they’re a popular springtime plant.
On warm days, you might see children in the fields enjoying a hunt for four-leaf clovers.
How about making a four-leaf clover out of origami? First, make diagonal creases, then insert your finger into the pocketed sections and open them up.
Fold it into a triangle and trim the edges into curves.
Next, fold the center into a triangle, open it up, and adjust the shape.
It’s very easy to make, so even children who aren’t confident with origami can give it a try.
It’s great as a lucky charm or as a decoration for your room.
Easy and cute origami honeybeeNEW!
Here’s an easy and cute way to fold a bee.
First, let’s make the face.
Fold the face piece using the “zabuton” (cushion) fold, then fold each of the four corners in just a little.
Next is the body.
Fold it the same way with a zabuton fold, then fold two places toward the center.
Fold the corners to line up with the center crease, then fold the tip down so it sticks out slightly.
For the wings: fold the paper in half into a triangle, then insert your fingers and open it up.
Flip it over and fold each of the four corners in just a little.
Finally, make the antennae and attach them with glue or similar.
Finish by decorating the face cutely, and you’re done!
Easy! Four-leaf cloverNEW!
Clovers that appear in parks and along roadsides in spring are a favorite plant among children.
Four-leaf clovers in particular are said to bring good luck, and you may see kids searching for them.
Here is how to fold a four-leaf clover.
Fold a 7.5 cm square of origami paper in half horizontally, then fold the top and bottom along the crease.
Rotate it, fold in half again, and fold the top and bottom along the crease.
Open the pocketed sections; once it’s divided into four pockets, make small cuts, adjust the shape, and it’s done.
It’s also cute to add a ladybug made from a red round sticker.
A ladybug with origami!NEW!
April brings a string of warm days, and it’s the season when little insects become active.
How about incorporating ladybugs into your April origami crafts? These small, cute ladybugs are popular even with preschoolers, so making them is sure to bring smiles.
Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice, and after making the crease, fold both sides along the crease.
Fold the top back in small folds twice to form the head.
Make small folds at the bottom and on both sides to refine the shape, then use crayons to draw the face and the wing patterns.
Ladybug origami brightens up any room—try making them in colorful shades like yellow or red and decorating the whole space.
How to fold a cute butterfly in springNEW!
Perfect for the spring season! First, turn the origami paper over and fold it using the Kannon fold.
Fold the open edge in half.
Open it, then fold it in half again along the crease you just made.
Fold it into a triangle, then open it.
On one side, use the boat fold, then fold it down to the back.
Shape the protruding corners with a butterfly in mind, and finish by making a valley fold down the center.
Adding antennae or drawing patterns makes it even cuter.
Be sure to come up with your favorite decorations!
How to fold a cute bush warblerNEW!
This is a spring bird, a Japanese bush warbler, made from a single sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper into a triangle, then unfold it once you’ve made a crease.
Next, fold the two bottom edges up to meet the crease.
Where the center overlaps, lift the corner up, then squash it down along the crease.
This becomes the bird’s wing.
From here, continue folding along the creases and edges of the paper to shape it into a bush warbler.
Once you’ve made the wings, there are no difficult steps, so go ahead and finish your charming bush warbler and enjoy a touch of spring.
