[For 5-year-olds] Let’s enjoy summer! Summer craft ideas for 5-year-olds

Plump goldfish

Let’s make a cute, plump goldfish.

Up to a point, this follows the same steps as folding a balloon.

Fold the origami so that two triangles overlap, then fold the two corners of one triangle up to meet the top corner.

Fold the left and right corners of the diamond formed in the center toward the center line, then fold down the two corners you just lifted and tuck them inside.

Turn the paper over, fold the left and right edges of the triangle toward the center line, and on the left side only, fold the bottom corner up at a right angle.

Glue it to the right side as is to form the tail fin.

Blow air into the balloon section to inflate it, add eyes, and your goldfish is complete.

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Turtle’s plastic bottle bucket

[PET bottle craft] Great for water play! Turtle PET-bottle bucket [handmade toy]

Here’s an idea for a turtle-themed bucket made from a plastic bottle that kids can use to fill with water or scoop and play.

First, cut off the bottle’s mouth and protect the cut edge with tape.

Design a turtle on the side of the bottle using tape, then draw the face with a permanent marker.

Punch holes on both sides of the bottle’s rim, thread through suzuran tape (polypropylene ribbon) that has a 2 cm-wide piece of straw cut and slipped over it, and attach it as a handle to finish.

Using straws in several colors makes it bright and cute.

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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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Full-bloom Fireworks of Lace Paper

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You can use lace paper as a stencil to paint very beautiful fireworks.

First, fold the lace paper and add patterns even to the parts without holes, then cut them out.

The more patterns you add, the more places the paint will stick, making it look more luxurious.

Once you’ve finished cutting, unfold it and lay it flat on black construction paper, then paint over the top.

Peel it off gently, and beautiful fireworks will appear.

Choosing brighter colors will create a more striking contrast with the black paper.

Give it a try!

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)

[Origami] How to fold a rhinoceros beetle – Origami Beetle, a cool summer insect [with audio commentary] / Baaba’s Origami

With its glossy black body and large horn, the rhinoceros beetle is as captivating as the king of insects.

Let’s make this cool beetle with origami! The folding method introduced here involves many fine steps and complex techniques, making it suitable for older children who are comfortable with origami and eager to try something challenging.

Fold slowly together with the kids, checking each step as you go.

Try changing the colors or drawing eyes to create different beetles, and display them in your room for fun.

Sunflower folded from a single sheet

[Origami] How to easily make a sunflower from a single sheet! A method kids can do too

Let me introduce a brightly shining summer sunflower.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and start making the creases.

Fold the corners toward the center along the central lines.

This is an important step to set the base of the origami.

Open it once, then use the crease lines to create the sunflower’s petals.

Flip it over, adjust the shape of the sunflower, round it out, and you’re done.

It’s also a great idea to draw a pattern in the center of the sunflower with a felt-tip pen.

Choosing your favorite colors of origami paper to make colorful sunflowers could be really cute, too.

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How to fold a rhinoceros beetle origami for children aged 4 and up

[Origami] How to Fold a Rhinoceros Beetle [Yoshimoto Comedian span! Makoto]

Let’s fold a rhinoceros beetle, a big favorite among children.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Fold both sides toward the center line.

Then, fold toward the center line again, leaving a gap about the width of 3–4 toothpicks, and make a crease by folding the corner up toward the tip.

Following the creases, make step folds, and also fold the corners so the beetle’s shape becomes nicely rounded.

Once the shape is set, make a small cut with scissors on the beetle’s horn area and twist it to create a cool-looking horn.

When you’re done, display it on a wall or elsewhere and enjoy!

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