[Childcare] Simple origami ideas for kids, perfect for spring
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!
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[Childcare] Easy Origami Ideas for Kids Perfect for Spring (21–30)
Fun to roll! Dandelion origamiNEW!

This is a voluminous dandelion origami made by rolling strips.
The petals spread out radially, giving a glamorous look.
Fold the origami paper in half and cut it, then fold each piece in half again.
Apply glue to the edge, join to form a ring, and make fine 5 mm cuts to create the petals.
Roll another piece of paper to make the stem, and fold and snip it to finish the leaves.
Wrap the petals around the stem and fluff them out for added dimension—it also works well as interior decor.
Combining yellow and orange will make it even more vibrant.
How to make a 3D dandelionNEW!

Here’s an idea for a softly rounded, three-dimensional dandelion finished by curling it up.
One of its charms is that it can be made with simple materials.
Fold a sheet of origami paper in half, make fine cuts, then roll it up tightly.
Fold another piece of origami into a diamond shape and open it outward to create the base for the petals.
Apply glue to attach them, and gently spread the petals to complete a three-dimensional flower.
Using different shades of yellow makes it even more vibrant.
The instructions are easy to follow, making it a project that people of all ages can enjoy together.
How to fold a tulip bouquetNEW!

A bouquet of tulips that’s perfect as a handmade gift for someone who’s helped you.
For the flowers, fold the origami into a triangle and make a crease down the center.
Fold the left and right corners diagonally toward the center line to form the petals.
Round off the left and right corners and the flower part is complete.
Using the same folding method, make five flowers, changing the origami colors as you like.
For the leaves, make a center crease and fold the left and right corners toward the center.
The key is to leave a gap at the center and fold into a triangle.
Using the same method, fold eight leaf-and-stem pieces.
Attach the flowers, stems, and leaves together, then wrap them with gift wrapping paper to finish.
It may be appreciated as a heartfelt present.
Cute when lined up! Dandelion origamiNEW!

Let’s make an origami dandelion, like the cute ones that peek out along roadsides in spring.
Fold the origami paper in half, then fold both sides toward the center crease.
Fold it again along the center line, then open it slightly, puff it up, and gently squash it into a triangle, aligning the tips so they don’t shift.
For the flower, carefully form the petals with your fingertips, making sure the overall shape and size are even.
Be careful when making slits with scissors.
Once you make the stem and leaves with green origami paper, it’s complete.
It’s also great for decorating walls.
Easy and cute tulipNEW!

It’s an idea that takes six folds for the flower part and seven folds for the stem and leaves.
This count includes steps like folding corners to refine the shape and pulling out the leaves, so when you actually make it, it will feel simpler.
First, fold the flower origami into a triangle, then fold both corners up diagonally.
Next, fold the left, right, and bottom corners into triangles to finish the flower.
For the stem and leaves, fold the origami into a triangle twice, then unfold one layer to return to a single fold.
Fold the left and right edges to meet the center line.
Then fold up the bottom, fold the paper in half, and pull apart the split sections on both sides to form the leaves.
The part left in the center is the stem, so attach the flower there to complete it.
An easy way to fold a tulipNEW!

Many tulip designs have three petals, but this idea represents five petals.
First, fold the origami paper twice to make a square, then squash the pocket to create two triangles.
By folding up the corners on both sides of these triangles, you can form the petals; by changing the angle of these folds, you can represent five petals! The stem and leaf are made from one sheet of green origami paper.
Fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then fold the left edge to that crease twice, and fold the remaining right edge once.
The left side is the stem, and the right side is the leaf.
After aligning the left and right corners and folding in half, fold in half again along the first crease while overlap-folding the leaf section, and you’re done!
Perfectly round and cute! Dandelion paper cutoutNEW!

It’s a lovely idea to make spring-like dandelion paper cutouts and decorate your walls or windows to create a sense of the season.
Fold an origami sheet in half into a square twice, then fold it into a triangle.
Open the tip of the triangle outward and fold it into a triangle again, then draw the cutting lines with a pencil.
Cut along the lines with scissors, gently unfold, and shape the petals so they stand up slightly to finish.
It’s recommended to make deeper cuts without cutting too far through.
You can also add white fluff using cotton to create spring-like dandelions.



