[For Kids] Recommended in March! Easy Origami Ideas for Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) and Graduation Ceremonies

horsetail

How to easily make horsetail

Let’s fold a cute horsetail (tsukushi) that appears in spring! For this, prepare a long, narrow sheet of origami by cutting a regular square into about one-quarter width.

First, crease the paper with a cross (both horizontal and vertical center creases).

Place the paper vertically, then fold the bottom up to meet the horizontal center line.

Flip the paper over, and from the bottom edge, fold the upper layer back toward you at about 1 cm.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees to the left so it’s horizontal, then fold the top and bottom right edges in to meet the center line.

At this point, the part you folded back will probably catch; squash it into a triangle to tidy it up.

Finally, slightly fold the four corners of the left-hand square inward, and you’re done.

Finish by drawing a face and patterns with a pen.

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hishi mochi (diamond-shaped layered rice cake)

Hinamatsuri Origami: Easy Hishi-mochi Folding Method [With Audio Commentary]

Here’s an origami idea for making a layered hishi-mochi by stacking three identical parts.

It’s perfect as a Hinamatsuri decoration—why not give it a try? Fold the origami paper into a triangle, open it, then fold the top and bottom corners to meet the center line.

Next, fold each of the four side edges in turn toward the center line in the same way.

That completes one part.

Stack three of these parts, inserting each into the flap at the top corner made in the first step, and glue them together.

Finally, fold the corners on both sides inward on all three layers at once, and you’re done! Be sure to stack them in the order of pink on top, then white, then light green.

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Broccoli

How to fold an origami broccoli [Vegetables] Origami Broccoli

Let’s make a vegetable that’s familiar from lunchboxes, school lunches, and at home! Here’s an idea for making broccoli out of origami.

You’ll need green origami paper and colored pencils.

These days broccoli is available year-round, but did you know its peak season is around November to March? Try making broccoli with origami and using it as a decoration! Some steps can be a bit tricky, but it’s reassuring to work together with a teacher or a parent.

It’s also great as a way to introduce food education!

rosette

[How to Make an Origami Rosette] Corsage, Name Tag, Gift Crafting (Nursery School, Kindergarten)

Celebrate your child’s growth! Here are some handmade rosette ideas.

You’ll need double-sided tape, craft glue, paste, a utility knife, scissors, tape, round message cards, origami paper, and any patterned or textured origami you like.

Make the base by accordion-folding your favorite origami paper, then attach a round message card.

Layer origami to create the ribbon part, glue everything together, and you’re done! These bright, sparkly rosettes are sure to excite the kids who receive them.

Give it a try!

Hina dolls

Hina doll origami [easy] [ages 3 and up] [Hinamatsuri craft]

Perfect for Hinamatsuri! Let’s make hina dolls with origami.

Place the origami paper with the white side facing up, and fold the bottom edge up at about the one-third mark.

It doesn’t have to be exact.

Turn the paper so it’s vertical, and fold the bottom edge up at about one-third in the same way.

Place the paper with the white diamond-shaped area at the top, then tuck the bottom corner to the back—and you’re done! Draw the face and hair on the white area to make it cute.

How about using pink paper for the hina doll and blue or green for the emperor doll? Traditional Japanese patterns add even more charm and are highly recommended!

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uniform

Making a girl's uniform #origami #uniform #blazer #girl

Let’s make a blouse and blazer! We’ll show you how to create an original school uniform with origami.

All you need to prepare is origami paper in your favorite colors and patterns.

With this idea, you can make a uniform blazer jacket, skirt, and blouse, so try creating your own original uniform with your favorite color combinations! The folding steps are a bit complex, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian.

Once the uniform is finished, it would be fun to draw a face on construction paper and attach it, too.

Pop-out asparagus

Action Origami: “Sprouting Asparagus”

The sprouting motion is so fun! Let me introduce an idea for making pop-up asparagus with origami.

All you need is light green or green origami paper.

Asparagus is known for its vibrant green color and crisp, juicy texture—how about recreating it with origami? This idea is great not only to make and display, but also to enjoy the playful “pop!” movement.

It’s finished by folding the paper in a zigzag accordion, so give it a try!