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

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.

A rabbit hopping and bouncing

Origami jumping rabbit / How to fold a hopping origami rabbit

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!