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

Why not enjoy spring-themed origami with the children in your childcare setting?

Making spring motifs like cherry blossoms and butterflies will help everyone feel the season.

Prepare colorful origami paper and let the children choose their favorite colors to make it even more fun.

Origami is a great opportunity to nurture creativity and concentration, so try making a variety of creations.

Start with simple projects and gradually take on more challenging ones so the children can experience a sense of accomplishment.

Display their creations and enjoy spring together!

[Childcare] Simple origami ideas for kids perfect for spring (71–80)

An easy way to fold a tulip

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An easy way to fold a tulip

Many tulip designs have three petals, but this idea represents five petals.

First, fold the origami paper twice to make a square, then squash the pocket to create two triangles.

By folding up the corners on both sides of these triangles, you can form the petals; by changing the angle of these folds, you can represent five petals! The stem and leaf are made from one sheet of green origami paper.

Fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then fold the left edge to that crease twice, and fold the remaining right edge once.

The left side is the stem, and the right side is the leaf.

After aligning the left and right corners and folding in half, fold in half again along the first crease while overlap-folding the leaf section, and you’re done!

Easy! How to fold a tulip

[Spring Origami] Easy, Cute Tulip Folding / Origami Tulip
Easy! How to fold a tulip

Here’s how to fold a tulip that looks cute, comes together quickly, and is easy for anyone to make.

You’ll create it in parts: the flower, the stem, and the leaf.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it and fold the top corner down to meet the crease.

Next, fold the bottom corner up to meet the top edge; after creasing, unfold it.

Align the two existing creases on the paper and fold along them, then fold up the left and right corners to form the tulip shape.

Tuck in the corners and adjust the shape to finish the flower.

For the stem, fold the paper into a long, narrow strip.

For the leaf, make a “zabuton” (cushion) fold, then fold two opposite corners inward to complete it.

Perfectly round and cute! Dandelion paper cutout

[Origami] Dandelion / Flower Kirigami ④ 🌸 Dandelion Origami
Perfectly round and cute! Dandelion paper cutout

It’s a lovely idea to make spring-like dandelion paper cutouts and decorate your walls or windows to create a sense of the season.

Fold an origami sheet in half into a square twice, then fold it into a triangle.

Open the tip of the triangle outward and fold it into a triangle again, then draw the cutting lines with a pencil.

Cut along the lines with scissors, gently unfold, and shape the petals so they stand up slightly to finish.

It’s recommended to make deeper cuts without cutting too far through.

You can also add white fluff using cotton to create spring-like dandelions.

An easy way to fold a tulip

Spring Origami: Easy Tulip Folding Method [With Audio Commentary]
An easy way to fold a tulip

It’s a clever idea that recreates one of the tulip’s features: leaves shaped to hide the stem.

For the flower, you basically fold the origami into a triangle, then fold up both corners.

Tuck the tips to the back to round them off for a nice finish.

For the leaves, fold the origami into a triangle to make a crease, open it, then fold the top and bottom corners to the center.

Next, fold all four edges slightly away from the initial crease.

At this point, make sure the top, bottom, left, and right corners come to sharp points.

Once all edges are folded, fold the paper in half along the crease, then overlap the left and right corners to halve it again.

Finally, fold one of the overlapped corners back diagonally, and you’re done.

How to fold a tulip bouquet

How to Fold a Tulip Bouquet [Easy Origami Lesson]
How to fold a tulip bouquet

A bouquet of tulips that’s perfect as a handmade gift for someone who’s helped you.

For the flowers, fold the origami into a triangle and make a crease down the center.

Fold the left and right corners diagonally toward the center line to form the petals.

Round off the left and right corners and the flower part is complete.

Using the same folding method, make five flowers, changing the origami colors as you like.

For the leaves, make a center crease and fold the left and right corners toward the center.

The key is to leave a gap at the center and fold into a triangle.

Using the same method, fold eight leaf-and-stem pieces.

Attach the flowers, stems, and leaves together, then wrap them with gift wrapping paper to finish.

It may be appreciated as a heartfelt present.

Perfect for small gifts too! Real tulips

Simple and super cute! How to make a tulip 🌷
Perfect for small gifts too! Real tulips

This is an origami piece of a realistic tulip, perfect as a small gift.

First, fold the paper into a cushion fold (zabutón), then fold it into a triangle twice.

Open up the pocketed part and flatten it to make two squares.

Next, fold the left and right corners of each square inward, then flip the paper so the folded flaps are on the inside.

When the flat side is facing up, fold the bottom edge inward by about 1 mm and make a small cut at the bottom with scissors.

Gently puff it up from the inside to form the tulip.

Finish by combining it with a stem and leaves made from green origami paper.

Mini Tulip Origami

[Origami] How to Make a Mini Tulip, a Flower Vase, and Wrapping Examples / [Origami] How to make a small tulip, a vase, and examples of wrapping
Mini Tulip Origami

This tulip piece becomes a lovely spring gift if you wrap it.

The flower part is folded the same way as a balloon up to a certain point.

Fold a square sheet using the zabuton fold, then fold it into a triangle twice, squash the pocket to make a square, and fold both corners to meet the center line.

After that, open it from the top so the inside puffs out gently, and it’s complete.

Combine it with a stem rolled into a tube and a leaf made by folding the four edges to the center line, and you’ll have a tulip that looks just like the real thing! In this idea, multiple flowers are made and arranged in a vase, or wrapped as a bouquet to create a gift-like finish.