Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make!
Summer is full of fun events like swimming at the beach or pool and fireworks festivals! How about expressing that summer with origami? Here, we’ll introduce origami that’s perfect for the season.
There are lots of designs, like cool ice cream, lanterns from summer festivals, and seasonal flowers and insects.
All of them are easy to make and can be completed in a short time, so they’re great even after water play.
Fold a variety, decorate your room, or enjoy a pretend festival with friends.
Have a fun summer with origami!
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Origami perfect for summer. Easy and fun for kids to make! (81–90)
How to fold a classic summer watermelon (origami)
Here’s how to make a delicious summer favorite—an origami watermelon.
Attach red and green origami paper together so that both colored sides are visible.
Fold it in half and cut along the center with scissors.
With the red side facing up, fold up the bottom slightly.
Flip it over and fold it in half; then fold the sides inward along the center line so they’re symmetrical.
Flip it over again, fold in any parts that stick out, and tuck them into the pocket to finish the watermelon.
Use a felt-tip pen to draw the seeds and make your tasty-looking watermelon! Using yellow and green origami paper is also recommended.
morning glory
Vivid colors are beautiful! Here are some morning glory craft ideas.
When you think of flowers that are unique to summer, what comes to mind? In some regions, elementary school children grow morning glories at school.
This time, let’s make morning glories with origami.
You’ll need origami paper, construction paper, and crayons or colored pencils.
In the video, arrangement methods are introduced by age, so try adjusting the steps to match your child’s interests and attention span.
Using origami in your favorite colors will make it even more exciting.
A flapping pigeon
Focus on movement! Here’s an idea for a flapping pigeon that moves.
Many children are drawn to moving toys, right? While origami often brings to mind flat creations, it turns out you can make pieces that move and flap, too! This time, let’s make a cute, flapping pigeon.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.
Pigeons are familiar birds for children, aren’t they? If your child enjoys spotting pigeons while out on walks or trips, give this a try!
yacht
Something to make in summer! Here are some yacht craft ideas.
A yacht is a boat that moves forward by catching the wind with its sails.
Even if you haven’t seen one in real life, they often appear in picture books and anime.
How about making a yacht that evokes the sea and enjoying a summer craft? All you need is a single sheet of origami paper.
The folding method is simple and easy to follow, so once you get the hang of it, kids should be able to finish it on their own.
Use origami in your favorite colors or patterns to create your own original yacht!
A classic Tanabata decoration
https://www.tiktok.com/@poccle/video/7238956515212709121A classic! Easy! Cute! If you’re looking for a Tanabata decoration that ticks all three boxes, this is a must-see! How about making a shell ornament? The method is super simple.
First, fold a sheet of origami paper in half, then make vertical cuts starting from the folded edge.
If younger children are doing this, it helps to lightly draw guideline lines to make cutting easier.
Once you’ve made the cuts, open the paper and glue the opposite diagonal corners together—that’s it! Using patterned origami or translucent paper is also recommended.
It’s perfect for practicing scissor skills, too.
Cute seashell ornament
I’ll show you how to make a cute twirly seashell decoration.
First, fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle, then fold it into a triangle once more.
Holding the triangle so that the loose, fluttery edges are on top, make slits from the bottom toward the top at about 1 cm intervals.
Cut up to about 1 cm from the top edge.
After making the slits, carefully open the paper so it doesn’t tear.
Next, overlap the central pair of slits toward the inside and glue them together.
Skip one pair each time and continue overlapping the slit pairs inward and gluing them.
Finally, flip it over and repeat the same process with the remaining slits on the back—and you’re done! If you use sparkly origami paper, it will look even more dazzling.
Origami perfect for summer. Fun and easy for kids to make! (91–100)
A Tanabata decoration in just one minute
Let’s make some cute Tanabata decorations for the Star Festival in July.
These Tanabata decorations can be finished in no time.
Get your scissors, origami paper, and glue ready, and let’s get started.
We’ll sketch on the origami and make accordion-style woven chains and shell ornaments by folding and cutting.
Using patterned or glitter origami will make your decorations look wonderful.
From around the middle preschool age, when children get used to using scissors, they might even be able to try some slightly more challenging cutting techniques!