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

Origami butterfly folded in half

[Half a sheet of origami] Easy and cute butterfly folding method Origami Butterfly [with voice commentary] / Grandma’s Origami

Make the most of double-sided origami! Here’s an idea for folding butterflies using half a sheet of origami paper.

Double-sided origami refers to paper that has different colors or patterns on the front and back.

Regular origami paper usually has color or patterns on one side and white on the other, but double-sided paper is distinctive because both sides feature different colors or designs.

This time, let’s make butterflies that really showcase the charm of double-sided origami.

You can make two butterflies from a single sheet of paper.

Since scissors are used partway through, be sure to work together with a teacher or guardian.

A bird eating food

The moving neck is so fun! Let me introduce an idea for a bird that eats food.

For children, birds are fascinating—flying freely through the sky, with vibrant colors and beautiful songs—and they naturally spark curiosity.

Since birds are familiar creatures we often see in daily life, let’s try making one with origami.

It’s also exciting that you can create a unique mechanism where the neck moves using just a single sheet of origami! You can even make bird food using beads or scraps of origami paper!

ladybug

Ladybugs with origami! A simple and cute spring craft recommended for 3- and 4-year-olds

Perfect for spring crafts! Here are some ladybug ideas.

The origami ladybug features an adorable, rounded shape.

With its red body and black spots, it’s a bug that really captures children’s interest.

This time, let’s make it using origami.

Origami is perfect for developing fine motor skills, and its appeal lies in how children can get absorbed in creating shapes on their own.

It also looks lovely displayed alongside other themed crafts!

Origami Bamboo Shoot

Introducing an easy way to fold a bamboo shoot with origami! Why not fold some during the spring season and use them as decorations? [Ori-Tsuku]

Bamboo shoots are a hallmark of spring.

Their taste and appearance are irresistible, aren’t they? Many people might even say they’re a favorite.

How about trying to fold bamboo shoots with origami? The steps are relatively simple and quick, so try making several.

They’re fun to stick on the wall, and it’s also enjoyable to fold a basket or bamboo with origami and paste them together as if placing the shoots inside.

Subtly decorating your space with seasonal accents lets you feel Japan’s four seasons even indoors—it’s delightful, isn’t it?

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Jabara rabbit

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[Origami] Jumping Bunny 🤗🩷 It flies, hops, a boing-boing rabbit play origami! I made a cute bunny that jumps using just one sheet of origami paper. It’s fun to play with, so please give it a try!Origami#origami#EasyOrigamiJump RabbitOrigami Challenge

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Hop, hop—let’s have fun playing! Here’s an idea for an accordion bunny.

When you think of rabbits, their cute hopping comes to mind, and since they often appear in picture books and nursery rhymes, they’re animals that children feel familiar with.

Let’s make such a bunny out of origami.

You can complete it with just one sheet, so choose your favorite colors or patterns to finish it.

Add facial features with a pen or stickers at the end to make your bunny even more delightful.

Easter eggs made with a stamp

Here’s how to make colorful Easter eggs using a pom-pom stamper.

Gather paint, a pom-pom stamper, white drawing paper, paper cut into egg shapes, and round stickers.

Dip the stamper in paint and stamp it onto the paper to add color.

The key is to choose bright, spring-like colors.

Cut one sheet of paper into a bunny base, and cut the painted paper into a cracked-egg shape, then glue them together.

Finally, attach the eyes and ears to finish! Drawing the face with crayons is also a great option.

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Spring wildflowers

[Spring] How to Make Spring Flowers and Plants [Wall Decorations]

Let’s make spring flowers using colorful origami! We’ll introduce some ideas.

What comes to mind when you think of spring flowers? Cherry blossoms, canola flowers, pansies, clovers—there are so many.

This time, we’ll create spring flowers with a simple process: just fold differently and make a few cuts.

Add not only flowers but also companions like ladybugs and small birds to make your wall display look even more lively! Take this opportunity to give it a try.