[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!
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[Childcare] Simple Origami Ideas for Kids Perfect for Spring (91–100)
A strawberry made by tearing origami paper
Have fun freely by tearing and sticking! Here are some ideas for making strawberries by tearing origami paper.
What you’ll need: red origami paper, patterned origami paper, glue or double-sided tape, construction paper, scissors, and a calyx (stem) made from construction paper.
Tear the origami freely and loosely, then stick the pieces on to create strawberries! Whether the pieces are big or small, each child’s individuality will shine through, so be sure to include this activity in your session.
Three-dimensional strawberry decoration
Let’s make it with origami! Here are some ideas for a three-dimensional strawberry decoration.
You’ll need origami paper, crayons, scissors, and glue.
Let’s easily create the strawberry’s plump, distinctive shape with origami.
Since you’ll use origami paper cut in half, the preparation is simple—that’s part of the appeal.
When cutting green origami paper to make the calyx (leafy top), children’s individuality is sure to shine.
Because scissors are used, be sure to work in an environment where parents or teachers can watch over the activity safely.
[Childcare] Simple origami ideas for kids perfect for spring (101–110)
Rabbit ring
https://www.tiktok.com/@anko_insta/video/7199175623464455425Fun to make, fun to wear! Here are some ideas for a rabbit ring.
You’ll need a quarter-size sheet of your favorite color origami paper, scissors, and a pen.
By folding the quarter-size origami paper into a rabbit shape, you can create a cute accessory to wear on your finger! Using scissors and a pen, you can customize the fine details to your liking, which helps spark children’s creativity.
It’s also fun to make matching ones with family and friends.
A lovely idea for enjoying your own original rings.
Sitting bunny
Cute whether you stand it up for display or decorate a flat surface like a card! Let me show you an idea for a sitting bunny.
All you need to prepare is a single sheet of origami paper in your favorite color.
Its neat, simple, and charming finish is part of the appeal.
Since you can make it with just one sheet in a color you like, preparation is easy and it’s simple to work on during activities.
The finished bunny can stand on its own, adding a festive touch to your room.
It also looks great glued onto flat surfaces like cards or construction paper.
The folding steps aren’t too difficult, and once you master them, you can enjoy making it with friends.
A rabbit hopping and bouncing
Make it with a single sheet of origami! Let me introduce an idea for a bunny that hops up and down.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite color, plus pens or colored pencils.
It’s an activity that lets kids have fun while using their imagination to see how the finished bunny moves.
It’s exciting to use your favorite color of origami paper to make a hopping bunny! Some steps are a bit tricky, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian.
By drawing the face and patterns with pens or colored pencils, you can create your very own unique hopping bunny!
medaka (Japanese rice fish)
Let’s make it with your favorite color of origami! Here are some cute medaka (Japanese ricefish) ideas.
All you need are 7.5 cm square origami paper, a black pen, and black round stickers.
The medaka is a Japanese freshwater fish—small, cute, and easy to love.
Using 7.5 cm square origami, let’s create an adorable medaka.
Making and playing together with parents, teachers, or friends is a great way to cooperate and enjoy time together.
It’s also fun to change the color of the origami to create and display medaka with lots of personality.
Balloon Rabbit
Those perky little ears are so cute! Let me introduce an idea for making a balloon bunny out of origami.
All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns, and a pen.
It looks adorable and is a fun origami project for kids! The balloon part refers to the traditional origami water bomb.
The folding takes a bit of ingenuity, but once finished, you get a three-dimensional bunny with a lively look.
Balloon bunnies are charming as decorations and fun to play with, so give it a try!