[Childcare] Things to try in May! A collection of easy origami ideas

kashiwa mochi (rice cake wrapped in oak leaf)

Speaking of Children’s Day, more than carp streamers, it’s all about kashiwa mochi! Here’s the perfect origami for little food lovers: kashiwa mochi.

With the colored side facing up, crease the paper along the diagonal, then fold only the top corner down to the center.

Flip it over and fold the bottom corner up toward the middle of the top edge.

Open it once, then make a small fold at the bottom corner, and fold it back downward.

Fold upward along the lowest crease, turn it to the front and tidy up the shape.

Make a small slit to create the leaf’s pinch, and your kashiwa mochi is complete!

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pigeon

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Let’s make a peace-symbol dove with origami! Fold the paper into a triangle and place it with the tip facing you.

Fold the base upward so the tip sticks out beyond the edge.

Lift the top layer and fold it back down, then fold the whole piece in half.

Use the small triangular part that sticks out as the head, and fold the large triangular section diagonally upward to form the wing.

Fold the tip of the face to make a small beak, and your flying dove is complete.

By offsetting the wing folds, you can create the look of flapping.

It’s also lovely to use origami with different colors and patterns to decorate like a rainbow.

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A flapping pigeon

Origami That Delights Babies: Flapping Pigeon ☆ “Action Pigeon” [With Voice Commentary]

Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.

Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!

medaka (Japanese rice fish)

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Let’s make it with your favorite color of origami! Here are some cute medaka (Japanese ricefish) ideas.

All you need are 7.5 cm square origami paper, a black pen, and black round stickers.

The medaka is a Japanese freshwater fish—small, cute, and easy to love.

Using 7.5 cm square origami, let’s create an adorable medaka.

Making and playing together with parents, teachers, or friends is a great way to cooperate and enjoy time together.

It’s also fun to change the color of the origami to create and display medaka with lots of personality.

koi (carp)

Easy way to make an origami koi (carp) ~ How to make an easy origami carp ~

Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! I’ll introduce a koi idea.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.

Koi are traditional fish in Japan, and many children are familiar with them from koi-shaped streamers (koinobori) displayed during Children’s Day.

This origami idea is easy to make using basic folds, so children can have fun while developing their fine motor skills.

Another appealing point is that by experimenting with colors and shapes, kids can create their very own unique koi.

pill bug

“Origami” Easy! Pill Bug / Origami

Pill bugs are a huge hit with kids! Let me introduce an idea for making pill bugs out of origami.

All you need is origami paper in colors like gray or black.

When you think of pill bugs, you picture them in moist places, like under fallen leaves or stones.

Many children probably enjoy playing outside while searching for pill bugs, don’t they? The key to this method is the step where you make an accordion fold, shifting it slightly each time.

It captures the pill bug’s characteristics and gives a realistic finish!

cabbage white butterfly

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

Distinctive black spots! Here’s an idea for making a cabbage white butterfly out of origami.

Let’s create a cute butterfly that flutters in spring.

The key to this idea is the step where you slip your fingers between the layers of origami and gently open it up.

After making firm creases, open the paper.

Once it’s finished, add patterns with a black pen, colored pencils, or round stickers to make it look even nicer! Try displaying it together with paper flowers and other spring crafts.