[For Kids] Easy Origami Ideas to Enjoy in May

Displayable mini koi-nobori

[Children’s Day Origami] How to make a displayable carp streamer – Origami carp streamer

Let’s make a cute, three-dimensional carp streamer (koinobori) out of origami that also works as a decoration.

You’ll need three sheets of origami for the carp, one for the pinwheel, some origami for the base, and a bamboo skewer or similar stick.

Since it has a base, it’s easy to display.

After making the three carp and the pinwheel, wrap a piece of sponge (which will serve as the base) with origami paper.

Attach the three carp and the pinwheel to the bamboo skewer with glue, insert it into the base, and you’re done.

If you want to go the extra mile, make a windsock (fukinagashi) and attach it for an even more authentic look.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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honeybee

[Origami] How to Make a Honeybee

Would you like to make a buzzing bee flying around spring flowers out of origami? In this idea, the body is made with yellow origami paper and the wings with white paper.

For the body, use the zabuton fold and then fold all four corners inward to finish.

For the wings, first crease an X, fold the top and bottom corners to the center, then fold the paper in half.

Next, fold both ends up diagonally and open the pocketed sections to form the wings.

Glue the body and wings together, then draw the bee’s stripes and face.

It’s a cute idea that makes the bee look like it’s flying!

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water lily

How to fold a water lily flower [origami] No voice ♪ It’s easier to make than you think ♪ Voiceless

From May onward, you can see water lilies blooming in park ponds.

Did you know you can easily make one with origami? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper so the corners meet to make a cross-shaped crease.

Fold each corner toward the center three times in total.

Flip the paper over once, then again fold the corners toward the center.

The paper will get thick, so you might need to use a bit of force.

Next, fold the four corners and use those creases to start lifting and opening the paper.

After you’ve opened all four corners, pull the paper up from the bottom and continue opening it.

You’ll have a small but three-dimensional water lily.

It’s perfect for spring decorations!

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dandelion

[Origami Spring Flowers] Easy and Cute Dandelion Folding Method | Origami Dandelion

This is an origami project featuring the dandelion, one of the iconic plants of spring.

Prepare yellow origami paper, make a crease down the center, then fold it inward.

Open the paper from the inside as you continue folding, shaping it into a square.

Tuck in the inner layers to create the dandelion pattern and give it a more three-dimensional finish.

Since there are some delicate steps here, it’s recommended to work together with a parent or guardian.

Use scissors to cut slits for the petals and round the edges, and you’ll have a soft, gentle-looking dandelion.

Cut green rectangular paper into a stem shape, and create grass with repeating diamond shapes to make it look even more realistic.

Arrange the finished dandelions on the wall, and you’ll have a warm, spring meadow-like display.

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cabbage white (butterfly)

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

A cabbage white butterfly made with origami gives a bright and cute impression.

After making creases at the top and bottom of the paper, fold it toward the center.

Tuck it from the back to shape it, then open it to the front again.

Make creases at the top and bottom, fold the paper in half, then open it again to check the creases.

Using these creases as a guide, slowly open it from the inside while imagining the butterfly’s wings.

When shaping the wings, rounding the corners will create a softer look.

Finally, draw patterns with a pen for a more realistic finish.

Since there are steps that require fine adjustments, it’s recommended to make it together with teachers or friends.

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Cut and paste-only koinobori

[Easy] 🎏 How to Make Koinobori (Carp Streamers) 🎏 Just cut and paste ✨ [100-yen shop origami] How to make carp-shaped streamers

If you decorate by stringing together lots of carp streamers like flags, your room will feel full of May.

You’ll make them with origami, but there aren’t any particularly complex steps, so it should be easy to try.

First, make the head and the body from different patterned origami paper, fold them in half, then cut off the tail fin section.

After attaching a white and a black eye, thread a string through around the main fold line and fold it in half.

Then add the fins.

Keep repeating that process until it reaches your desired length, and you’re done.

Using origami with colorful patterns will work better as room decorations.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The classic picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar is packed with fun tricks and educational elements we want children to learn, all within a delightful story.

It’s a beloved masterpiece that has been cherished around the world for many years.

How about making a Hungry Caterpillar out of origami and playing with it? It’s designed to stretch out with a fun boing when you pull it, so kids are sure to be thrilled! It does take patience because you need to make lots of small parts and assemble them, but if the children help make the parts, you’ll have it done in no time.

If you use large origami paper, you can even make a giant caterpillar.

Be sure to make a cute caterpillar together and have fun playing with it!