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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 Children Perfect for Spring (41–50)

Honey and Clover

[Origami] How to Make a Clover (Clover Basics and Applications)

Honey and Clover

Here’s a wall decoration idea featuring clovers that start blooming around March and ladybugs that herald the arrival of spring.

Most clovers you see are three-leafed, but it’s said that finding a four-leaf clover brings good luck.

If you’re making a clover-themed wall, it could be fun to include one or two four-leaf clovers as a surprise! Ladybugs in red or yellow would go well with the green clovers.

If you’re creating this for childcare settings, it might be cute to have the children make themselves as ladybugs!

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cabbage white butterfly

Origami: Cabbage White Butterfly

cabbage white butterfly

Distinctive black spots! Here’s an idea for making a cabbage white butterfly out of origami.

Let’s create a cute butterfly that flutters in spring.

The key to this idea is the step where you slip your fingers between the layers of origami and gently open it up.

After making firm creases, open the paper.

Once it’s finished, add patterns with a black pen, colored pencils, or round stickers to make it look even nicer! Try displaying it together with paper flowers and other spring crafts.

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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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Sakura mobile made of origami

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

Sakura mobile made of origami

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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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 ◇

Japanese bush warbler

‘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!

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ladybug

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

ladybug

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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Spring wreath with tulips and butterflies

When you see tulips and butterflies, you can really feel the spring vibe, right? Let’s make a spring-themed wreath with origami tulips and butterflies.

For the base, use a paper plate with the center cut out and paint it your favorite color.

Prepare origami paper cut into four equal squares, and fold tulips and butterflies.

Fold a square in half into a triangle, then fold the corners upward to complete the tulip.

For the butterfly, make an accordion fold and attach a pipe cleaner in the middle.

Arrange and glue them onto the paper plate wreath however you like to finish it.

You can also draw leaf shapes on construction paper, cut them out, and add them for a nice touch.

It looks like you’ll end up with a wreath full of children’s free and creative ideas.

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