[Origami Horse] A Collection of Folding Ideas to Enjoy with Elementary School Children

Origami Horse You Can Make from a Single Sheet

[Origami] Horse

You can give it a try if you have origami at home or at school! This is a full-body horse made from a single sheet of origami paper.

All you need is one sheet.

Brown tones are recommended, but you can also use whatever colors children imagine, or even patterned design paper to make a horse with markings.

Some steps require a bit of force where layers overlap, and there are a few slightly tricky points, but it’s best to pause the video and work at your own pace.

Once you finish one horse, you’ll want to make a second and third—it’s a wonderfully charming idea.

Challenge! Origami of Pokémon Ponyta

Pokemon origami, how to fold Pokemon, Ponyta folding method, Ponyta, pokemon origami ponyta km

Let’s try making Ponyta, the horse-inspired Pokémon that appears in the hugely popular anime Pokémon, loved by kids and adults alike.

All you need is double-sided colored origami paper.

If you choose colors close to Ponyta’s, it will likely boost children’s excitement and motivation.

The steps are a bit complex, so it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

At the same time, it would be great to respect the child’s desire to make it on their own and guide them through to completion.

Winged Horse Kirigami

I tried making a prancing horse with kir折り紙 (cut-and-fold origami).

The form looks so cool, like it could start moving at any moment.

The key is to make it by cutting and folding paper without using glue or adhesive.

All you need to prepare are craft paper, a pen, and scissors.

If you pay close attention to the direction of the joints when a horse rears and craft it with care, it seems to make the piece even more appealing.

In the video, it’s finished freehand, but tips and unfolded diagrams are also explained, so try making it while using those as references.

By adding slits in various places, you can achieve a three-dimensional form.

Origami with newspaper! A horse’s head

Let's make a horse head out of newspaper! [by Kid Teacher] Newspaper Zoo

It’s the perfect idea for kids who want to create something dynamic.

Let’s use newspaper to make a horse’s face.

All you need are newspaper, scissors, and clear tape.

The fun doesn’t end when you finish making it—you can also wear it like a headpiece.

It’s also great to paint it with colors or add eyes and expressions using construction paper or origami.

How about creating a one-of-a-kind piece born from children’s free ideas and sense of excitement?

Three-dimensional unicorn origami

16. Unicorn

This is an idea I’d recommend for children who love fantasy worlds or are good at origami.

A unicorn, also called a “one-horned beast,” is said to be a legendary creature resembling a horse with a single horn growing from the center of its forehead.

In recent years, you often see colorful unicorns used in clothing and accessory designs.

This time, let’s make a unicorn with origami.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite color.

Since there are fine creases and complex folds, it’s a good idea to work on it together with a parent or teacher so you won’t give up along the way.

Cute carriage frame

Origami Carriage Frame

Here’s a carriage idea perfect for children who love cute designs.

You’ve probably seen something like it in fairy tales or princess worlds.

Let’s make a dream carriage out of origami.

All you need are origami paper in your favorite colors, glue, scissors, and so on.

Since the horse and the cabin are made separately, it’s a good idea to be particular about the colors or use patterned/design origami paper.

For the horse, if you want to show it running, fold the legs in a spread position to create a lively, dynamic look.

Cute Pony Origami

How to Make Pony Origami! Horse Origami Tutorial!

A colorful horse made with double-sided origami paper has a different vibe and looks really cute, doesn’t it? All you need to prepare is double-sided origami paper and a pen.

It seems that larger origami paper works better than the standard 15 cm square.

The folding steps are simple and easy to follow.

If you make crisp, firm creases as you go, you can keep it neat all the way to the end, so give it a try.

After it’s finished, it’s fun to draw the horse’s expression, too.

It might also be interesting to stick them on a wall or window to make it look like they’re running across the sky.