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

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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 Children Perfect for Spring (131–140)

Strawberries that are easy to make

How to fold an origami strawberry! Even 3- and 4-year-olds can easily make a flat strawberry with a single sheet

Strawberries that are easy to make

Let’s make it with a single sheet of origami! Here are some easy strawberry ideas.

All you need is one sheet of red or pink origami paper and some colored pencils.

Strawberries are popular with kids and familiar as a fruit that’s easy to enjoy.

Use red or pink origami paper to make a strawberry, then draw the calyx and seeds with colored pencils.

After you’re done, you can decorate your room with it or play pretend strawberry picking, making it a fun way to nurture creativity.

Since it only takes one sheet of origami, it’s an easy activity for parents and children to enjoy together.

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A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

[Origami] How to fold a twirling butterfly – origami twirling butterfly

A twirling butterfly toy you can toss and play with

It’s so fun to make and play! Here’s an idea for a spinning butterfly you can throw and play with.

For children, it’s exciting to play with something they made themselves using origami! By folding paper, kids can experience the joy of shapes changing and feel a sense of accomplishment with the finished piece.

It’s a great idea for creative playtime, so highly recommended.

All you need is one sheet of origami paper.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, so try making it together with teachers or friends while having fun.

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A butterfly you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

[Made with one sheet of origami] Easy, cute butterfly folding method — Origami Butterfly

A butterfly you can make with a single sheet of origami paper

Once you’re finished, try hanging it on the wall! Here’s a simple idea for making a butterfly with just one sheet of origami paper.

Origami butterflies have a warm, gentle look that brightens up any room when you display them.

This time, we’ll make a butterfly using a single sheet of origami.

Throughout the steps, it’s important to crease carefully and firmly, so keep that in mind as you craft—especially when working with kids.

Another key tip is to fold in the corners to create that rounded wing shape!

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Rapeseed flowers made with origami

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

Rapeseed flowers made with origami

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.

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A strawberry made by tearing origami paper

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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.

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Origami butterfly folded in half

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

Origami butterfly folded in half

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.

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Spring wildflowers

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

Spring wildflowers

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.

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