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

cherry blossom

How to easily make cherry blossom petals from a single sheet of origami♪

How about making a delicate, beautiful cherry blossom with just a single sheet of simple origami? Some of the folding angles are a bit tricky, so it’s best for an adult to sit beside the child and teach them carefully.

Kirigami excites both adults and children, doesn’t it? Even when they know it will become petals, asking, “What do you think it will look like when we open it?” sparks their imagination and heightens the fun.

It’s exciting to imagine the children cheering when they open it and see the origami transformed into lovely cherry blossom petals.

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four-leaf clover

[Origami] How to fold a four-leaf clover (basic/easy/origami/origami four-leaf clover/yotsuba)

A four-leaf clover that brings happiness can be hard to find on a walk.

So let’s make one with origami! Cut a sheet of origami paper in half, crease it, then fold the two short edges back to meet the crease line.

Flip it over and fold the corners into triangles, flip it again, and fold the triangular parts toward the center.

Keep shaping the folds to create the clover’s rounded look, and finally combine two identical pieces in a cross to complete a beautiful clover! Making them in different sizes and displaying them together is super cute, too.

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strawberry

[Origami] Easy and Cute Strawberry Folding Method – Origami Strawberry [Food]

Let’s make sweet and tasty strawberries out of origami.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold the corners to create a rounded strawberry shape.

Attach a calyx made from green origami paper and draw the seeds, and you’ll have a delicious-looking strawberry! If the calyx part is a bit tricky because the folding is somewhat complex, the teacher can step in to help, or you can cut a calyx shape out of construction paper and glue it on.

Displaying tiny mini strawberries made from small origami paper alongside larger strawberries made from regular origami paper also looks adorable.

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bamboo shoot

[Origami] How to fold a “Bamboo Shoot” <Yoshimoto Comedian>

In season in spring! Here’s an idea for making bamboo shoots with origami.

All you need is brown origami paper.

Speaking of bamboo shoots, their defining feature is how quickly they grow.

They’re also rich in dietary fiber and nutrients, and their unique texture and aroma are part of their charm.

Let’s try making this seasonal ingredient with origami.

When using this idea to create a bamboo shoot, the key is to make crisp creases and be mindful of the paper’s width.

The step where you fold in the layered paper requires finger strength, so it’s a good activity to do together with a parent or teacher.

dandelion

How to fold and make a dandelion with origami — Origami dandelions

This is an origami dandelion that evokes the arrival of spring.

Take a sheet of origami paper cut in half, accordion-fold it finely, and round off the corners.

Make two identical pieces, fold each in half, glue them, then attach the two pieces together and fan them out into a radial shape to complete the flower.

Finally, attach the paper leaves and stem to the flower piece to finish your dandelion.

The flower may look intricate, but it’s actually very simple—just repeated accordion folds! Let children fold at a width that’s comfortable for them, and they’ll create a beautiful result.

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honeybee

[Origami] How to Make a Honeybee

Let’s make a cute little honeybee out of origami, like the ones you see in picture books! First, crease the paper along the diagonals, then fold all four corners toward the center.

Next, fold the top and bottom corners to the center, and fold the left and right corners to about half that size to form the body.

Make wings from white origami paper and glue them on, then draw the eyes and stripes to finish your bee! Display it together with origami flowers and butterflies to really feel the arrival of spring.

It might be so adorable that you’ll want to remind everyone: “Be careful—real bees can sting if you touch them!”

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pinwheel

☆Pinwheel with origami☆ I tried making an easy origami pinwheel♪ Surprisingly simple! #origami #pinwheel #handmadepinwheel #origamipinwheel

Let’s try making a beautiful, spinning pinwheel out of origami! You’ll need double-sided colored origami paper, a toothpick, a round-cut backing sheet, double-sided tape, glue, scissors, an awl, and a compass.

Pinwheels are also loved as a seasonal word for spring, and kids will surely be captivated by the fun of watching them whirl around! Since there are some detailed steps in the process, it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

The colorful look is sure to lift your spirits.