[Origami] Lunging Snake

Origami toy: “Pouncing Snake”

Some snakes are very fierce and aggressive, aren’t they? There are probably children who are fascinated by that strength and take an interest in such snakes.

So this time, we’ll show you how to make a pouncing snake that those kids are sure to love playing with.

The folding method is simple, but the crease lines are the key point, so don’t miss any steps and proceed carefully.

If you prepare other creatures like frogs or grasshoppers, the play will become even more engaging! Using larger origami paper will make it even more impressive, so it’s recommended.

Imagine the kids’ reactions and give it a try!

[Origami] Wiggly Snake

Super Easy! Make a Wiggly Snake with Origami – Fun and Easy!

Speaking of snakes, they’re creatures known for their distinctive wavy movements, aren’t they? How about expressing that wavy, slithering feel with origami and giving it a try? This time, we’ll show you how to make a snake using origami.

Prepare plenty of origami sheets cut to quarter size.

The more pieces you have, the longer the snake you can make.

Each individual part is very easy to fold, so it’s great for kids to help with the folding.

Assembling can be a bit tricky in places, so it’s recommended that an adult provides support.

You can connect the pieces using only folds—no glue or tape—so be sure to give it a try!

Stretchy snake toy

Just connect empty containers♪ and the stretchable toy is complete

Let’s make a snake toy from recycled materials that wiggles and stretches—perfect fun even for small children! It’s very easy to make.

First, prepare four empty bottles from a lactic acid bacteria drink and make a hole in the center of each bottom.

Next, thread a 60 cm elastic cord through the holes, tie knots at the mouth end and tail end, and connect the containers.

Finally, trim any excess elastic cord, draw patterns to decorate it, and you’re done.

We’re using four containers here, but connecting even more could be lots of fun.

Give it a try!

A snake dancing on top of a paper cup

Let's Make and Play: Let's Build a Snake (Matsubushi NLP #62)

How about making a humorous toy where a snake dances happily on top of a paper cup? You can easily make it with everyday materials.

First, place a paper cup upside down and freely draw a picture of a snake.

Next, make a hole in the side of the cup, insert a straw through it, and secure it with glue.

Finally, form a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) into a loop to create the snake, and you’re done.

If you put the straw in your mouth and make sounds, the snake placed on top of the paper cup will start to move! The snake’s movement changes depending on how you make the sounds, so try different patterns and have fun experimenting.

[Origami] Slithering Snake

Origami toy “Suisui Snake” (Sliding Snake)

Let’s make a “Suisui Snake” out of origami—the smooth, gliding motion of the snake is refreshing and addictive.

The key point is to firmly crease the fine fold lines as you go.

Although it requires detailed and complex work, many steps repeat the same folds, so once you get used to it, you can make it smoothly.

Getting the snake to slide by compressing its body tightly and then letting go quickly takes a bit of practice and technique, so try practicing together with kids and have fun making it glide.

It also sounds fun to make lots of them and shout “Ready, set, go!” to race your snakes!

Spinning Snake

[Playable Crafts] Easy, no prep needed! Fun crafts and toy-making! For preschools and kindergartens (suitable for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children)

Let’s make a “Swirly Snake” that you’ll want to run around with! First, draw a big circle on construction paper.

Inside it, draw a coiled-up snake.

Try drawing a spiral from the outside of the circle toward the center so that the center of the circle becomes the snake’s head.

Once your illustration is done, add your favorite patterns and color it in, then cut along the lines with scissors.

Finally, make a small hole in the snake’s head and thread a string through—it’s finished! If you run while holding the string, the snake will float and flutter, making it lots of fun.

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A wiggly moving snake made from construction paper

How to make a wiggly snake using construction paper

Full of impact! Let’s make a wiggly snake out of construction paper.

It has few steps and a simple method, so it’s easy for kids to make.

First, cut the paper into a square, fold it into a triangle, then open it and fold two sides toward the center crease.

Next, flip the paper over and freely draw the snake’s pattern.

Fold it into a triangle again and make lots of cuts with scissors.

Round off the part that will become the snake’s face.

Finally, glue the paper together to make it three-dimensional, attach the snake’s lower jaw and tongue, and you’re done.

Since it involves lots of cutting, it’s perfect for kids to practice using scissors.

Be sure to make it together and have fun playing as it slithers around!