[Kindergarten (older class)] What kind of season is March? Let’s make events and natural objects with origami!
This time, we’re introducing March origami projects we’d like the oldest kindergarteners to try.
By now, children in their final year at kindergarten have had plenty of origami experience.
In addition to the basics like mountain and valley folds, many can handle slightly more complex steps, such as making slight diagonal folds or opening a fold partway.
With a solid foundation, they can follow verbal instructions or even create pieces on their own by looking at crease patterns—showing wonderful readiness for elementary school.
Try posting step-by-step crease diagrams in the room to encourage children to engage on their own initiative.
If there’s also a space where children can freely display what they’ve made, it will likely motivate them to create the next piece as well.
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[Older Kindergarten] What kind of season is March? Let’s make events and natural items with origami! (1–10)
Dandelion candy holderNEW!
Here’s an origami idea for a cute candy holder inspired by dandelions.
It’s practical and perfect for small gifts.
Fold the paper into a triangle, divide it into three sections, then pull forward and fold to create leaf shapes.
Open the base into a square and pull along the diagonals to form a neat box shape—that’s the key.
Use a strip of masking tape wrapped around to represent the stem and bring the whole design together.
Handy for small snacks or trinkets.
It looks fun and is a recommended arrangement for everyone from kids to adults.
A simple dandelion flowerNEW!
Here’s an easy dandelion idea that uses a basic folding method to create a flower shape and is simple to customize.
Fold the paper to align the top, bottom, left, and right edges to make creases, then align the opposite corners to add diagonal creases.
After cutting to the center, make pleat folds along the crease lines and align the inner corners to neaten the shape.
Slightly curl the petals for a softer look.
Glue two identical pieces face-to-face to complete the flower.
Connect a diamond-folded leaf and a made stem to create a cute dandelion.
Making them in different colors is recommended—it looks more festive when displayed together.
Easy for adults! Dandelion origamiNEW!
An easy-to-display origami idea that lets you make a flat dandelion with soothing, cute petals.
It features sharp petals that look great as desk or wall decorations.
Use 15 cm and 13 cm origami papers; fold them into a triangle twice, then align to the center to form a neat square.
Fold up and down along the horizontal crease, then flip and angle the piece—this step is key to creating clean petals.
Fold the top-left and bottom-right corners, then square off the diamond section to stabilize the shape.
Once the petals are formed, tuck the corners to the back to finish.
Kindergarten (older class): What kind of season is March? Let’s make events and natural objects with origami! (11–20)
Fun to roll! Dandelion origamiNEW!
This is a voluminous dandelion origami made by rolling strips.
The petals spread out radially, giving a glamorous look.
Fold the origami paper in half and cut it, then fold each piece in half again.
Apply glue to the edge, join to form a ring, and make fine 5 mm cuts to create the petals.
Roll another piece of paper to make the stem, and fold and snip it to finish the leaves.
Wrap the petals around the stem and fluff them out for added dimension—it also works well as interior decor.
Combining yellow and orange will make it even more vibrant.
How to make a 3D dandelionNEW!
Here’s an idea for a softly rounded, three-dimensional dandelion finished by curling it up.
One of its charms is that it can be made with simple materials.
Fold a sheet of origami paper in half, make fine cuts, then roll it up tightly.
Fold another piece of origami into a diamond shape and open it outward to create the base for the petals.
Apply glue to attach them, and gently spread the petals to complete a three-dimensional flower.
Using different shades of yellow makes it even more vibrant.
The instructions are easy to follow, making it a project that people of all ages can enjoy together.
Cute in a row! Origami tulipsNEW!
From a diamond shape to a tulip! This is a fun origami idea with a neat transformation.
First, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the two top layers into triangles and tuck them inside.
Fold the left and right corners the same way.
Next, fold both sides up along the center line to make a diamond shape, flip the paper over, and fold the left and right corners to meet the center line.
Fold the inside of those corners to the center line to create three petals.
Finally, combine it with a stem and leaves made from green origami paper.
You’ll have a poised, beautiful tulip.
Cubical Tulip OrigamiNEW!
A tulip that looks great from every angle—360 degrees! This cute idea features a potted design.
Fold the origami paper in half twice to make a square, open up the pocketed parts and squash them flat to form triangles on both sides.
Next, fold the two corners of each triangle up to meet the top corner, then flip layers so that the folded sections are on the inside and a flat face is showing.
On the flat face, fold the top edges on both sides toward the center line.
After folding both sides, tuck the right edge inside the folded left edge.
Then gently pull outward on the two triangular openings at the bottom of the paper and press with your fingers to flatten the base.
Finally, curl the four top corners outward to form the petals, and you’re done.
Make the stem, leaves, and pot as well to complete the piece.