[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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[Kindergarten Seniors] What kind of season is March? Let’s make events and natural objects with origami! (41–50)
swallowtail butterfly
Enjoy the process of drawing the patterns as you make it! Here’s an idea featuring a swallowtail butterfly.
Swallowtails are a beautiful type of butterfly that can be seen from around April to October, known for their striking wing patterns.
Because of their beauty, they’re especially popular and loved by many people.
This time, let’s make a swallowtail butterfly with origami.
You’ll need black origami paper and a black pen.
It’s a good idea to look at a field guide or similar reference while drawing the patterns.
candy
Here’s an idea for making candy shapes by cutting an origami sheet in half.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns.
It’s great because you can make two candies from a single sheet! The steps are easy to follow, so it’s a fun project to try.
When you open up the folds with your fingertips, take your time and do it gently without rushing.
Once you master the folding method, you can even play pretend as a candy shop—how fun is that? Give it a try!
heart
Also perfect for White Day! Here are some heart-themed ideas.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, like pink or red.
March 14th is White Day! How about giving a cute origami heart in return for Valentine’s Day? The key point of this idea is the step where you insert your finger into the gap in the origami to open it up.
Since this forms the indentation of the heart, be sure to make a crisp crease there.
Give making an origami heart a try!
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!
In conclusion
Here are some March origami ideas that older kindergarteners will likely find interesting and want to fold. For children about to start elementary school in April, there were lots of themes—ideas, events, natural items, and seasonal foods—that will make them want to give it a try. Make a variety and decorate your room, hallway, or entrance with them.