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

Strawberry message card

[Origami] How to fold a strawberry message card #origami #originalorigami #origami

Let’s deliver a message to someone special! Here are some ideas for strawberry-themed message cards.

You’ll need red or pink origami paper, pens, and stickers.

Strawberry message cards are a lovely way to send a heartfelt note to someone important.

Make a strawberry shape using red or pink origami paper, then add cute designs with pens and stickers to create your own original card.

It’s an easy way to give a small gift or express your appreciation, and it’s perfect for exchanging messages with family and friends.

rabbit

Easy! How to fold an origami bunny | Moon-viewing craft for ages 2 and up — Origami Bunny

How about making the Easter bunny, a character from the spring holiday, out of origami? After folding the paper into a triangle twice, open the pockets on both sides and flatten it into a square.

Place it with the flaps at the top, then fold the top corner down to the bottom corner.

Flip it over and do the same—doesn’t it start to look like a bunny? The two triangles become the ears, so fold them in toward the center line on the left and right.

Shape the chin and ears to complete the face.

The body is a bit more complex to fold, so please work on it together with an adult or teacher.

Once you glue the face and body together, your cute bunny is complete!

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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.

tadpole

[Rainy Season Origami] How to Fold a Tadpole (Origami no Jikan)

I want to display them together with frogs and lotus leaves! Here are some ideas for making tadpoles out of origami.

You’ll need a 7.5 cm square of black origami paper, round white stickers, or a pen.

Let’s try making tadpoles—the children of frogs—using origami! The key step is folding all four corners to the back to create a rounded tadpole shape.

The paper will get layered and you’ll need some finger strength, but give it a try! Adding that roundness makes it look even cuter.

rice ball

[Preschool Craft] Perfect for May preschool activities ♪ Easy origami rice balls

With spring’s arrival, many preschools and kindergartens likely enjoy field trips and longer strolls.

Here’s an origami idea to go with that theme: how to fold a rice ball (onigiri).

Prepare a sheet of black origami paper to represent the nori (seaweed).

Fold it in half twice into a square to make creases, then unfold.

Fold three corners toward the center point.

Flip the paper over, then fold the remaining corner up so its tip meets the center point.

Next, slightly fold the corners to round the shape, and your onigiri is complete! On the small white “rice” area that shows, draw your favorite filling, or add a red round sticker to make it look like an umeboshi (pickled plum) onigiri—it looks delicious.

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shiitake mushroom

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That big shiitake cap is so fun! Here’s an idea for making a shiitake mushroom out of origami.

All you need is brown origami paper plus a pen or colored pencils.

The main focus is the cap-like part of the mushroom.

There are many steps that involve making creases, but it’s simple and easy to follow.

What’s more, adding faces or expressions to the finished mushroom with pens or colored pencils really sparks creativity.

Give it a try and let your kids’ individuality shine.

Accordion-folded butterfly

How to make a cute 3D accordion butterfly from a single sheet of origami! An easy folding method even for 2- and 3-year-old preschoolers [Sora’s Origami]

A beautiful silhouette is the highlight! Here’s an idea for an accordion-fold butterfly.

Accordion folding creates fine pleats by making alternating creases in the paper.

When you open the accordion-folded paper, it takes on a fan-like shape, and by using this technique you can make three-dimensional shapes and items with movement—highly recommended! You can complete an accordion butterfly with just a single sheet of origami paper in your favorite color or pattern, so it’s easy to get started.

Definitely give it a try!