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

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9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
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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)

Three-dimensional strawberry decoration

[Origami Craft] Spring Project: 3D Strawberry Decoration – Easy Craft, Wall Decor (For Childcare Workers and Caregivers) | Origami strawberry cute easy

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.

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Smiling flower

How to fold an origami flower! Easy enough for kids♪

Smiling flower

Here’s a cute idea for a smiling flower.

Do the “zabuton fold” (folding each corner of the origami paper into the center) twice, then simply unfold the folded corners one by one outward.

That’s all it takes to make the flower! Once the flower is done, draw your favorite face in the center.

You can use a pen, add round stickers for the cheeks, or even put on your favorite character sticker.

It would make a great wall decoration for a nursery or kindergarten—kids are sure to love it!

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A flower with two-colored petals

[Made with one sheet of origami] Easy and cute flower (2) folding method – Origami Flower

A flower with two-colored petals

It’s a very cute flower with two-toned petals.

If you use double-sided origami paper, it will look even more gorgeous! The folding method is easy, and up to a certain point it follows the same steps as the ‘dahlia.’ The part where you make the petals is different, but since there’s no step where you open it with your fingers like with the dahlia, this one might be easier for kids to fold.

However, you do need to fold precisely along the lines.

Once you’ve made the petals, make small cuts with scissors, fold so the corners become rounded, and finish by sticking a round sticker in the center of the flower!

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Rainbow balloon made with looped paper chains

[Rainbow] Origami “Rainbow Balloon” 3D Decoration, Wall Decoration, Preschool Craft, Elderly Care Recreation — Rainbow balloon made of origami (DIY) Rainbow decoration

Rainbow balloon made with looped paper chains

Let me introduce a perfect springtime wall display idea: the “Rainbow Balloon”! This is a craft made with paper chains that kids are already familiar with.

Prepare seven colors of construction paper or origami paper and cut them into strips.

Adjust the length of the paper chains to match the size of your balloon.

The balloon itself is made from construction paper; a light color may be best so the rainbow stands out.

Once you’ve prepared the balloon parts and rainbow parts, stick them onto the wall.

Arrange the rainbow with good balance.

Besides the standard balloon shape, heart, star, or animal-shaped balloons would also be adorable.

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Balloon Rabbit

How to fold the origami “Balloon Rabbit”

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!

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