[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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[Senior Kindergarten] What kind of season is March? Let’s make seasonal events and natural objects with origami! (31–40)
snow crab
This is a snow crab, a sea creature characterized by its large claws and unique shape.
Fold the origami into a triangle, then fold back the bottom portion to create additional creases.
Turn it over and continue folding along the creases to form steps; this will create the crab’s body.
To represent the crab’s signature large claws, layer the paper as you fold, sharpening the tips for a realistic finish.
Once you’ve shaped the claws, draw the eyes with a pen at the end to complete a cute snow crab with an expressive look.
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.
Broccoli
An origami broccoli is a fun project that lets you get familiar with vegetables as you fold.
Fold the paper into a triangle twice, then open it again.
Flip it over and crease along the center—these creases will guide the shaping.
Close both sides along the creases, then fold up from the bottom to form the broccoli’s stem.
Fold down the top corner, and tuck in the four corners finely to create a rounded, fluffy broccoli shape.
Finally, fold the central tip slightly to the back for a more three-dimensional, realistic finish.
Displaying several finished broccolis together can make for enjoyable food education and bring out a stronger sense of the spring season.
peach blossoms
A perfect craft for Hinamatsuri and spring decorations, this peach blossom uses pink to create a festive touch.
Fold the origami paper along the diagonal, open it, then fold all four corners toward the center crease.
Since this step requires fine work, fold together with children while confirming each step.
Repeat this five times to make the petal pieces.
Add angles to each petal as you fold, adjusting them to create a soft, rounded shape.
Slightly rounding the petal tips makes the peach blossoms look more realistic.
Arrange the pieces and glue them together, and your cute peach blossom is complete.
Display the finished flowers on a wall or card to enjoy a warm, springlike atmosphere.
bamboo shoot
In season in spring! Here’s an idea for making bamboo shoots with origami.
All you need is brown origami paper.
Speaking of bamboo shoots, their defining feature is how quickly they grow.
They’re also rich in dietary fiber and nutrients, and their unique texture and aroma are part of their charm.
Let’s try making this seasonal ingredient with origami.
When using this idea to create a bamboo shoot, the key is to make crisp creases and be mindful of the paper’s width.
The step where you fold in the layered paper requires finger strength, so it’s a good activity to do together with a parent or teacher.
[Kindergarten Seniors] What kind of season is March? Let’s make events and natural objects with origami! (41–50)
A butterfly made only with accordion folds
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Let’s try making this with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a butterfly using only accordion folds.
It’s the perfect time for kids to enjoy completing origami projects, so let’s make a butterfly using only accordion folding together.
You’ll need origami paper, origami paper cut into quarter size, and a pipe cleaner.
We’ll use different sizes of origami paper, but since the folding method is only the accordion fold, it should be easy to try.
Create a colorful butterfly with your favorite color combinations!
pinwheel
Let me show you how to make a pinwheel that’s perfect for spring.
We’ll fold it using the basic “two-layer boat” method.
With this method, identical boat shapes appear on the top and bottom; usually you’d fold those together to complete the boat, but since we’re making a pinwheel, stop at the point where the matching top and bottom boats are formed.
Next, create the pinwheel’s blades by folding the bottom-left corner downward and the top-right corner upward—that’s it! It looks super cute in lots of different colors.
Display it in your room to bring in the feeling of a pleasant spring breeze.
