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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)

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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[Childcare] Easy Origami Ideas for Kids Perfect for Spring (51–60)

Making a bento with origami

When the weather gets warmer, we tend to spend more time outdoors for things like field trips and picnics.

Time spent outside can be a special experience for children, different from life indoors.

One of the highlights of outings like field trips and picnics is the packed lunch, don’t you think? So here’s an introduction to making a bento using crumpled origami.

Use tissue paper to make rice balls (onigiri), and crumpled origami to make side dishes like fried chicken, broccoli, and rolled omelet.

Pack them into containers and colorful food cups sold at 100-yen shops, and your bento is complete.

A key tip is to tear black origami and stick it on as the seaweed for the onigiri.

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[Nursery/Kindergarten] 5 Easy Spring Origami 🌷 [March / Hinamatsuri Crafts & Wall Decorations]

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Here are five easy origami designs with spring-themed motifs.

First is the Hina doll for Hinamatsuri, a festival kids love.

Then come a bush warbler, a strawberry, a tulip, and a butterfly.

They range from very simple to a bit more challenging, so choose according to the child’s age.

Among them, the Hina doll looks very festive yet is surprisingly easy: just fold toward the center three times and draw the face with a pen.

If you prepare chiyogami or other patterned paper that suits the doll’s outfit, even small children can give it a try.

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rainbow

[Origami] Easy! Beautiful! Let's make a rainbow with origami♪

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Perfect for projects for the new school year! Let’s make a rainbow that evokes a bright, optimistic future.

All you need are seven colors of origami paper cut into triangles, plus glue or double-sided tape.

Rainbows often give many people a positive impression, like diversity and hope! Parents and teachers will likely feel their children’s growth even more when they see the rainbows the kids create with origami.

This idea is simple and easy to understand, but because it involves many repeated steps, it helps build concentration.

It also looks great displayed together with cloud or dove motifs!

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Easter chick

[Easter Origami] How to Fold a Chick (Origami Time)

Easter chick

This is a cute Easter chick origami peeking out from an egg.

Start with the paper face up and fold it into a triangle, then fold the left and right corners toward the top point.

Flip it over, lift the top outer layer, and fold it down to meet the bottom corner.

Make several alternating folds to create the jagged edge of the eggshell.

Next, make small folds all around to give it a rounded shape, and finish the chick’s face by adding stickers or drawing with crayons.

The jagged edge forms a pocket, so it’s also great for tucking in small sweets or a message card!

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cute flowers

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How to make a cute spring flower 🩷 Today we’re making an adorable flower you can create with a single sheet of origami paper 💐 You’ll need scissors and round stickers 💓 It’s super easy, so try making it in your favorite colors ☺️✨ +——————————————+ I’m Sachi-mama, raising three lively boys ages 8, 6, and 2 ❀´- I share simple crafts and play ideas with kids using 100-yen items, nature finds, and recycled materials. Feel free to like and follow! +——————————————+#AtHomePlay　#AtHomePlay work　 Play with children #I love crafts　Handmade　　 #origami #papercraft Spring crafts origami Translation Easter　Easter Bunny Easter Crafts　Easter bunny Tulip　Spring flowers #Flower　#CuteFlowerFoldingMethod
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It’s charming that you can make it with just one sheet of origami! Let me introduce a cute flower idea.

All you need is origami paper in your favorite colors or patterns and round stickers.

Spring is the season of vibrant, lively flowers, isn’t it? This craft is perfect for spring.

It’s also nice that you can use your favorite colors and patterns of origami paper.

Some steps can be a bit tricky, so it’s best to work on it together with a teacher or guardian.

Try making it while adding your own touches with the origami and stickers!

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butterfly

[With a single sheet of origami!] Easy and cute butterfly folding for kids [with voice commentary] Origami Butterfly

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This is an origami butterfly with distinct rounded wings that you can make from a single sheet of paper.

Place the paper face up and crease it in a cross.

Then fold the two bottom corners up to meet at the center.

Flip it over, fold the bottom corner to the center, then fold the newly formed corners to the center and flip it back.

Continue folding in order, and you’ll have a cute butterfly with two tiers of wings, top and bottom.

It looks great with any patterned origami paper, and it’s also fun to add designs with stickers or pens after folding.

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