[For 4-year-olds] Crafts to make with preschoolers in July and August: Creative activities that let kids feel the summer

whale

[For 4-year-olds] Let’s try it—seasonal origami: “Whale”

Let’s make a whale with light blue origami.

Fold the top and bottom edges together to make a crease, then open it.

Fold the bottom-left corner to the center of the paper.

Fold the paper in half along the crease, and fold the bottom-left corner the same way as the lower triangle.

Open the part you just folded, then fold up the bottom-left corner along the crease to make a long triangle.

Fold the top-left corner inward so it lines up exactly with the border between the white and light blue areas, then fold the new corner created so it also lines up with that border.

Now the whale’s head is complete.

Fold the top-right corner down to meet the bottom edge to make a triangle, then fold up the right corner you just created slightly to form the tail.

Draw an eye to finish it cutely.

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fish

Easy fish origami that even toddlers can fold [Simple Origami Lesson]

I’ll show you how to fold a simple fish.

Get some origami paper, a felt-tip pen, and round stickers ready, and let’s make it.

Fold the origami paper in half to make a crease.

Fold both the left and right sides into triangles toward the center crease to make creases.

Open up the pockets at the corners, tuck them inside as you puff them out, and turn it over.

Fold the triangular section upward to form the fish’s tail.

Fold the lower-right and upper-right corners—adjusting their sizes—to shape the fish’s face.

Rotate it, flip it over, add a round sticker for the eye, and you’re done.

Give it a try!

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Plump Wind Chime

[Easy ✨ Origami] How to Make a Wind Chime 🎐 Plump and 3D [Summer Wall Decoration] Sways in the Breeze for Extra Refreshment!

How about making a wind chime out of origami that captures the feeling of summer with its cool tone and a strip of paper swaying in the breeze? First, fold the origami paper in half into a square twice.

Next, draw lines on the square as if shaping flower petals, then cut along the lines with scissors.

Snip off a tiny bit in the center so there’s a small hole.

Open the paper; once it looks like a flower, gather the tips of the petals toward the center, overlap them, and glue them down.

Finally, thread a string through and attach a tanzaku (paper strip) to the string to finish.

If you thread a small bell onto the string, it will make a sound and feel even more like a wind chime.

This softly rounded, cute wind chime is perfect to make and display by your window!

Yukata Kids

Speaking of summer, you often see people going out to festivals wearing yukata.

Here’s an introduction to making “Yukata Kids” with origami.

It’s recommended to use patterned origami paper for the yukata.

The steps are simple, so fold each part carefully and assemble while checking the overall balance.

There are separate face and hair parts for a girl and a boy, so choose whichever you like and give it a try.

Adding a ribbon or other accessory on the hair makes it look more stylish, enhances the summery feel, and results in an even cuter finish.

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stag beetle

[Summer Origami] How to fold a stag beetle with audio commentary ☆ Origami easily — Stag Beetle Tutorial, August Summer Decoration

Here’s a popular stag beetle you can make with origami that’s a big hit with kids.

We recommend preparing black or brown origami paper.

Line up the left and right edges of the paper and crease along the center.

By making firm creases, it becomes easier to fold the beetle’s base body and mandibles evenly.

Fold the body while checking the size and keeping the balance.

Finally, fold both sides of the body to finish.

Add eyes and draw a face to create a cool-looking stag beetle!

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spotted seal

[Summer Origami] How to Fold a Spotted Seal with Voice Instructions ☆ Origami Spotted Seal Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Why not try making a ribbon seal with origami—its round body and beady eyes are so cute! It may look tricky, but it’s surprisingly easy.

If you start by creasing carefully, the rest of the steps will go more smoothly, so pay attention to each crease and work patiently.

There are many small steps, so when working with children, prepare large origami paper and fold together while checking each step—it’ll be smoother.

It’s also recommended to have photos or illustrations of real ribbon seals ready and show them to the kids before drawing the face and body markings.

Give it a try with everyone!

soft serve ice cream

[Origami] How to make soft-serve ice cream

Let me show you how to fold a soft-serve ice cream that’s perfect for hot summer days.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper to make it.

For the cone, make firm creases as you fold.

The step where you inflate the paper and flatten it might be tricky, so take your time and fold along together with gentle guidance.

Align the creases to form the cone shape, and that part is complete.

For the soft-serve top, wrap the folded paper around a pencil to curl it and set the shape—this adds more depth and makes it look more eye-catching.

It’s also fun to try different colors of origami paper.

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