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

ladybug

Origami 'Ladybug' [Easy] [Ages 3 and up] [Craft]

When it gets warmer, you often see ladybugs perched on leaves or playground equipment in parks.

Can’t catch a real one? In that case, try making one with origami.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold both bottom corners up to meet the top corner.

Next, fold down the top corner—except for the very bottom layer—so it forms a triangle.

Fold the now downward-pointing tip slightly inward, and fold the remaining single layer to the back.

Turn the paper over, then fold the three corners on the left, right, and bottom inward.

Finally, fold the top left and right edges inward by about 5 mm, and you’re done! Add round stickers to make patterns on the wings, and draw the face with a pen to finish it off.

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small bird

[Easy Origami] A little bird that even children can fold

Here’s an idea for making a bird out of origami.

First, fold the top corner down to meet the bottom corner to make a triangle.

Fold the overlapped bottom corner up so it sticks out past the top edge, then fold it back down.

Open the folded-back triangular section into a diamond shape, then fold the paper in half horizontally.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees to the left so the triangle is straight, then fold the overlapped part of the top corner down; flip it over and repeat on the other side.

Turn the paper upside down, form a beak on the right corner, and you’re done.

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clover

How to make a simple clover

Let’s make a four-leaf clover out of origami, which is said to bring good luck.

Fold the paper into a triangle twice to make creases, then open it.

With the white side facing up, fold the top and bottom corners to the center line, turn the paper over, and fold the remaining corners the same way.

Place the paper so that white triangles appear at the top and bottom, then fold the top and bottom edges to the center line.

Next, fold all four corners inward to complete one part.

Make two of these parts, stack them by interlocking them, and you’ll have a clover!

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tadpole

[Rainy Season Origami] How to Fold a Tadpole (Origami no Jikan)

The way tadpoles swim really gives off a springtime feeling, doesn’t it? Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start by making a cross-shaped crease.

Fold the bottom left and right corners to the center, then fold the lower corner of the resulting triangle up toward the center, make a crease, and unfold.

Fold the top edge down to meet the crease you just made, then flip the paper over.

Fold the left and right edges of the triangle to align with the vertical center line.

Flatten the pocket-like sections.

Fold the surrounding corners inward to create the tadpole’s rounded shape, and you’re done.

Using black or gray origami paper is recommended to capture the tadpole’s look! Adding round stickers for eyes would make it even cuter.

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cherry blossom

[Origami] Spring Cherry Blossom Origami to Make with a 3-Year-Old: ☆Ornament☆ [Origami] Spring “Cherry Blossoms” made with a 3-year-old child.

Here’s an idea for making beautiful cherry blossoms with branches.

You’ll need two sheets of pink origami paper, two sheets for the branches, scissors, and glue or double-sided tape.

Fold the pink origami paper and then cut it with scissors to create the cherry blossoms.

To add depth, the key is to refold the cut cherry blossoms to create creases! For the branches, you can combine two sheets of origami paper and adjust the shape, which is a great way to express individual creativity.

Give it a try and make your own beautiful cherry blossoms with branches!

Hanami dango

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The three-colored dango that accompany cherry-blossom viewing actually each represent a stage of the cherry tree: the pink dango symbolizes the color of the cherry buds, the white represents the blossoms in full bloom, and the green represents the leaves after the blossoms.

Let’s make this three-colored dango with origami.

The way to make the dango is exactly the same as making a paper balloon.

Once you’ve made three dango—pink, white, and light green—skewer them onto a wooden chopstick and you’re done.

The steps are simple, so it’s easy for kids to try, too.

Be careful not to get hurt with the chopstick.

Take your handmade dango and have fun playing cherry-blossom viewing together!

Japanese bush warbler

The bush warbler, beloved as a bird that heralds the arrival of spring, is perfect for March origami crafts.

Start by folding the paper in half and opening it back up.

Proceed carefully as you fold, keeping the head, beak, and wings in mind.

Since some precise folds are required, it’s a good idea to work together and consult with friends as you go.

To give it a more warbler-like roundness, tuck in the lower part slightly to refine the shape.

Finally, add a black sticker to complete its cute eye.

This origami activity helps train fine motor skills while sparking interest in springtime nature.

It’s also recommended as a decoration for the Doll Festival or graduation season.

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