[Childcare] Simple winter-themed origami craft ideas
In winter, there are many days of harsh cold, so we often have more opportunities to play indoors with origami.
So this time, we’re introducing simple origami ideas with a winter theme.
We’ve gathered lots of fun origami ideas you’ll want to try, featuring motifs for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day, as well as designs that evoke the feeling of winter.
Be sure to include them in your indoor winter activities.
How about using the finished origami to play, or decorating your room’s walls or doors to create delightful winter memories?
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[Childcare] Simple Winter-Themed Origami Craft Ideas (1–10)
reindeer
The reindeer origami is a wonderful idea.
It’s full of Christmas spirit and looks like something you could enjoy with children.
Since it’s a simple method that’s finished with just one fold, it seems easy for everyone to try.
Sticking on eye and nose stickers will also be a fun activity for the kids.
It’s also nice to paste the finished reindeer face onto a backing sheet or add freehand drawings around it.
I think it’s a perfect origami idea for winter childcare that will spark children’s imaginations.
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How about making a wreath with the kids as a decoration for Christmas? It’s a simple process, yet you’ll end up with a beautiful wreath! Fold an origami sheet twice to create eight parts, connect them together, and your origami wreath is complete! By slightly changing where you fold, you can freely alter the shape.
Kids will love it too.
It’s also fun to use solid-and-patterned or patterned-and-patterned origami, and to decorate with stickers or craft embellishments.
It’ll make a great winter memory, so give it a try!
Long-tailed tit (Shima-enaga)
The long-tailed tit that can only be seen in Hokkaido—also known as the “snow fairy”—is beloved across generations for its adorable appearance! How about trying an origami version of this charming bird? It’s a fun craft to make together with animal-loving kids.
Use black origami paper so that the white underside becomes the bird’s head and body, while the black side forms the wings.
By making fine folds at the corners, you can create a rounded, fluffy look.
To finish, draw its beady eyes, beak, and feet with a pen.
It would also be lovely to make a parent-and-child pair by using different sizes of origami paper.
mandarin orange
When it comes to classic winter fruits, mikan (mandarins) are a must! On cold winter days, you can’t help but want to eat mikan while sitting under a kotatsu.
With their distinctive orange color and cute shape, mikans also make a great origami motif! They’re perfect for a cozy craft during the chilly season at home.
The charm is in the super simple method that’s easy for kids: fold the origami paper into a triangle twice to make creases, flip it over, then fold the corners using the creases as a guide—and you’re done! You can add a stem using a green round sticker or draw patterns with a pen.
By changing the size of the origami paper, you can make mikans in various sizes, so be sure to try it together with the kids.
Christmas tree
How about making an origami craft with a Christmas tree theme? You can make it from a single sheet of origami paper, so it’s great for creating together with children.
Use green origami paper, crease it toward the center, then fold it from top to bottom.
Next, fold both sides toward the center, open the top section, and shape it into a tree silhouette.
For decorations, attach stars and circles made from colorful origami paper.
You can display the finished tree on a wall or take photos of it to create winter memories.
It’s sure to be a lovely item that brightens up preschool and kindergarten classrooms.