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[Childcare] Simple winter-themed origami craft ideas

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

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?

[Childcare] Simple winter-themed origami craft ideas (51–60)

Daruma

[New Year Origami] How to fold a cute and easy-to-make daruma

Daruma

Let’s make unique daruma origami that’s perfect for New Year’s and other celebrations.

Displaying the finished pieces will create a festive New Year’s atmosphere.

By freely choosing the paper, you can make many different kinds of daruma, so it’s fun to create several.

The fine handwork involved can help boost children’s concentration and creativity.

Making traditional Japanese daruma is also a great opportunity for kids to experience Japanese culture.

Give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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fir tree

[Easy Origami] Fir Tree — Easy Origami Christmas Tree

fir tree

When you think of memorable things about Christmas, fir trees come to mind.

You might think they’re hard to make because of their complex shape, but this method is simple, so give it a try.

You’ll use two sheets of green origami paper.

One has slightly more complex folds, while the other can be made just by folding it into a triangle.

Add colorful ornaments to the finished tree or draw your own decorations, and you’ll have a lovely tree that’s uniquely yours.

Once you’ve learned the folding method, it would also be nice to use large wrapping paper to make a wall decoration.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A house covered with snow

[Winter Origami] How to Fold a Snow-Covered House with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Snow House Tutorial / Tatsukuri

A house covered with snow

Here is a house covered in snow, perfect for origami and themed around events like Christmas and New Year.

Let’s make winter origami with the theme of white, falling snow.

Place the origami paper so that a corner points up, down, left, and right, and fold toward the center.

After making creases on the left and right, fold the top and bottom edges together twice.

Unfold the paper, fold down the top edge, then fold the left and right sides to meet at the center—repeat this on both the front and back.

Fold the left and right edges to the center again, flip it over, and fold the left and right corners to align with the second crease from the top.

Tuck the corners of the left and right parts to the back side, and fold along the lowest crease.

Finally, attach the window you made from origami, and it’s complete.

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Snowflakes

Origami Snowflakes: Easy How-To — Let’s Make Them for Christmas Decorations or Room Decor! Direct Tips from a Preschool Teacher

Snowflakes

Snowflakes are perfect decorations for Christmas and winter.

This is a fun snowflake craft idea for kids who can use scissors or are interested in origami! To make them, fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle, fold it again, sketch a snowflake design, and cut it out with scissors.

Since some parts require detailed cutting, if it seems difficult, try starting with a larger sheet of paper.

Have fun making them with origami paper in various colors!

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[Childcare] Simple winter-themed origami craft ideas (61–70)

knit cap

Knitting a beanie with recycled yarn from the 100-yen shop 🤎🩵

knit cap

A yarn hat is perfect for the winter season and familiar to children.

Let’s try making one out of origami.

You can find colorful, patterned origami paper at 100-yen shops, so be sure to pick your child’s favorite colors and designs.

The folding steps aren’t too difficult, so it’s fun to make lots of hats in different colors.

The pom-pom at the tip of the hat is made by folding white paper.

The finished hats look cute as decorations or as wall displays.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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In conclusion

We’ve shared some easy winter origami ideas you can enjoy with children. From Santa and reindeer to other pieces that capture the season, there are plenty of options, so it’s fun to group them by event or theme. When scissors are involved or fine motor work is needed, working together with friends is also a valuable experience. Try making winter origami you can enjoy by drawing illustrations on the finished pieces or displaying them as decorations on walls and doors.