[Childcare] Simple origami ideas for kids, perfect for spring

A flower with two-colored petals

[Made with one sheet of origami] Easy and cute flower (2) folding method – Origami Flower

It’s a very cute flower with two-toned petals.

If you use double-sided origami paper, it will look even more gorgeous! The folding method is easy, and up to a certain point it follows the same steps as the ‘dahlia.’ The part where you make the petals is different, but since there’s no step where you open it with your fingers like with the dahlia, this one might be easier for kids to fold.

However, you do need to fold precisely along the lines.

Once you’ve made the petals, make small cuts with scissors, fold so the corners become rounded, and finish by sticking a round sticker in the center of the flower!

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Rapeseed flowers made with origami

Origami: Spring rapeseed flowers (nanohana) to make with a 3-year-old

The steps are simple and easy to understand! Here’s an idea for making rapeseed blossoms with origami.

Many of you may have tried making flowers by folding origami, only to find the process too complicated and confusing for children.

With this idea, you can create vibrant rapeseed blossoms using simple steps! What you’ll need: light green origami cut to half size, six pieces of yellow origami cut to quarter size, and glue or double-sided tape.

It’s also great practice for aligning corners precisely.

Strawberry Gift

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So cute you’ll want to make lots of them! Here are some strawberry-themed gift ideas.

You’ll need red construction paper, scissors, green origami paper, glue or double‑sided tape, a hole punch, and a thin ribbon.

Let’s make an adorable, realistic gift box with a fun open-and-close mechanism that you’ll find addictive! For steps that involve cutting stacked, thick paper or origami, it’s safer for a parent or teacher to handle them.

Drawing patterns and threading the ribbon can help develop fine motor skills, too!

Tulip (three-dimensional)

[Spring Origami] How to Fold a Tulip

They look just like real tulips! A perfect idea for spring.

Once you learn the 3D tulip, you can also make lovely bouquets.

The folding isn’t very difficult.

After making crease lines for a cross and an X, fold into a cushion fold.

Then fold it twice to form a triangle, and squash each side so that half of the triangle becomes a square.

Next, fold the left and right corners toward the center line, and fold the lower edges slightly inward to bring it closer to a tulip shape.

Finally, insert a finger from the top and open the inside to finish.

If you curl the petals outward by wrapping them around a bamboo skewer or similar, it will look even more like a tulip!

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Cherry blossom petal wreath

Origami [Cherry Blossom Petal Wreath]

Make it with origami! Here’s an idea for a cherry blossom petal wreath.

All you need are eight quarter-size sheets of origami paper and glue.

The cherry blossom petals made from origami look adorably connected! Using just one shade of pink is nice, but it’s also lovely to mix in petals made from light pink or white origami paper.

Using traditional Japanese-patterned paper can change the vibe even more, so it’s highly recommended.

It’s a perfect idea to decorate your room wall or entryway!

Butterflies made with two colors of origami

The round wing shape is so cute! Here’s an idea for making a butterfly using two colors of origami paper.

By giving the wings a rounded shape, you’ll create a sweet, gentle-looking butterfly.

It’s a great idea when you want to make a soft, airy-feeling butterfly! What you’ll need: two sheets of origami paper, masking tape, scissors, and a stapler.

The steps are simple: round off the corners of the two sheets, accordion-fold them, then attach them together to finish.

Be sure to handle the scissors and stapler with care.

A butterfly made only with accordion folds

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Let’s try making this with simple steps! Here’s an idea for a butterfly using only accordion folds.

It’s the perfect time for kids to enjoy completing origami projects, so let’s make a butterfly using only accordion folding together.

You’ll need origami paper, origami paper cut into quarter size, and a pipe cleaner.

We’ll use different sizes of origami paper, but since the folding method is only the accordion fold, it should be easy to try.

Create a colorful butterfly with your favorite color combinations!