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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 kids perfect for spring (111–120)

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 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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tree

[Origami] Easy Tree Folding Method with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Tree Tutorial Tatsukuri

tree

Enjoy spring nature with origami too! Here are some tree ideas.

You’ll need two 7.5 cm square sheets of origami paper and glue or craft adhesive.

It’s a lovely origami project you can enjoy with children while feeling the warmth of spring.

We’ll make a tree using 7.5 cm squares, but you can adjust the paper size to create a tree in whatever size you like! By using glue or craft adhesive to firmly secure the leaves and trunk, you’ll improve the finished look as well.

It’s a fun idea that uses simple materials to express a spring landscape with origami—highly recommended.

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peach blossoms

[Origami] Peach Blossoms [Easy Kirigami] [Hinamatsuri Craft]

peach blossoms

Let’s use origami to make peach blossoms! Prepare double-sided colored origami or washi origami, a pen, and scissors.

Peach blossoms are often confused with cherry and plum blossoms, but let’s capture their distinctive features and express them with origami.

The method is simple: crease and then cut with scissors.

Peach petals are characterized by pointed tips, so keep that in mind when cutting.

You can also make a lovely arrangement by cutting the center and hollowing out the stamens and pistil!

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Cherry blossom petal wreath

Origami [Cherry Blossom Petal Wreath]

Cherry blossom petal wreath

Make it with origami! Here’s an idea for a cherry blossom petal wreath.

All you need are eight quarter-size sheets of origami paper and glue.

The cherry blossom petals made from origami look adorably connected! Using just one shade of pink is nice, but it’s also lovely to mix in petals made from light pink or white origami paper.

Using traditional Japanese-patterned paper can change the vibe even more, so it’s highly recommended.

It’s a perfect idea to decorate your room wall or entryway!

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