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

Easter Triangle Garland

Easter is a celebratory event held in spring.

Easter is set as the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox.

There’s also a game where children hide and search for colorful eggs called Easter eggs in the yard.

The rabbit that carries the Easter eggs is also an important motif.

Let’s try making a garland with colorful Easter eggs that evoke spring and cute animals like rabbits.

By following the same steps—such as folding origami paper in half—you can create the individual parts for both the eggs and the animals.

Draw faces on the folded origami, add ribbons, and connect them with a string to finish.

Using ribbon instead of string can be lovely as well.

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Nakajima Junko

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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.

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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yuri

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Sakura mobile made of origami

Hanging Sakura Decorations 🌸 Easy to make with origami ✨ Paper Craft DIY Cherry Blossoms

Here’s an introduction to making a hanging cherry blossom ornament with origami.

You fold it the same way as when making an origami star to create a five-petaled cherry blossom.

Make four blossoms with the same pattern, stack them, and glue them together at the center.

When you gently open it up, the cherry blossom becomes three-dimensional and looks adorable from every angle! The key is to make four identical pieces, so when you cut patterns into the petals, create a template and use it to make four matching petals.

Decorating with clear fishing line or spring-colored yarn will brighten up your room.

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hiyoko sensei

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Japanese bush warbler

[Made with One Sheet of Origami] Easy and Cute Bush Warbler (Facing Left) Folding Tutorial ◇ Origami Japanese Bush Warbler — Spring Little Bird, Uguisu ◇

‘Hoo-hokekyo!’ You can almost hear the beautiful song of the Japanese bush warbler! Let me show you an idea for making a bush warbler out of origami.

All you need is origami paper, black round stickers, and a white pen.

The bird you’ll make with this idea has a round silhouette that captures the warbler’s charm—so cute! If you also make plum blossoms from origami or construction paper and display them together with your origami warbler, it creates a lovely, atmospheric scene.

Give it a try and have fun making it!

ladybug

Origami 'Ladybug' [Easy] [Ages 3 and up] [Craft]

Let’s make a ladybug from origami, just like the ones that appear in various picture books.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle, then fold both corners in to meet the tip.

Leave the very bottom layer at the tip, fold the rest back, and tuck the corners to the back to form a diamond shape.

Flip it over, fold the four corners inward, and slightly fold around the edges to round the shape—your ladybug is complete! Add spots with round stickers, draw the antennae and eyes with a pen, and stick it on a wall or mounting board.

After making your origami ladybug, why not go out and look for real ladybugs?

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yuri

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Cute in a row! Origami tulips

[Origami] How to Make a Tulip

From a diamond shape to a tulip! This is a fun origami idea with a neat transformation.

First, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the two top layers into triangles and tuck them inside.

Fold the left and right corners the same way.

Next, fold both sides up along the center line to make a diamond shape, flip the paper over, and fold the left and right corners to meet the center line.

Fold the inside of those corners to the center line to create three petals.

Finally, combine it with a stem and leaves made from green origami paper.

You’ll have a poised, beautiful tulip.

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Nanaka

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