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

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.
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After working for five years at an after-school childcare club and three years at a nursery school, I began working as a freelance writer. I’m a mother of two children. Inspired by playing the flute in the school wind ensemble in elementary school, I joined a jazz club at university. I’ve also incorporated ukulele and piano performance into childcare. Playing, laughing, feeling sad, feeling frustrated—through all kinds of experiences, I want children to grow.

I’ve put together some simple origami ideas that are perfect for enjoying in childcare settings in May!

By making items related to May-specific events like Children’s Day, as well as plants and insects out of origami, children’s imaginations will expand.

Also, spending fun time creating together with friends and adults helps deepen bonds.

Enjoying origami as a group naturally encourages communication, so it’s highly recommended.

Through origami, please create lots of colorful works and make plenty of happy memories.

[Childcare] Things to Try in May! Easy Origami Idea Collection (21–30)

Shinkansen

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Let’s try folding a Shinkansen—the kids’ favorite—out of origami! This video shows how to fold a bus, a yacht, and a Shinkansen.

They all use basic techniques centered on mountain and valley folds, so even toddlers can enjoy folding them! By changing the color of the paper for the Shinkansen, you can also make versions like Komachi and Hayabusa, so be sure to try different origami papers.

As an introduction, reading a picture book or preparing an illustrated book about vehicles can make the origami activity even more enjoyable.

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Origami • Ant

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Hardworking and strong enough to carry things heavier than their own bodies! Let’s make an ant out of origami.

You’ll need origami paper in colors like black or gray, plus a pen and round stickers.

Ants become active from spring to summer, so you probably see them often when you go for a walk.

There are also many songs and picture books about ants! Making an ant with origami at such times is recommended because it helps clarify the aim of the activity.

The steps are simple and easy to follow! Drawing the legs and eyes will make it even cuter.

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cabbage white butterfly

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

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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.

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koi (carp)

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

koi (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.

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pill bug

“Origami” Easy! Pill Bug / Origami

pill bug

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!

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