L'origami is a mixture of art and science. Not only are the possibilities of the shapes to be made endless, but the satisfaction of making these shapes, without any material except a sheet of paper, is also very satisfying. Kidlee offers you a selection of 13 origami figures for children to make. With different degrees of difficulty, each child can have fun and learn the art of origami at his own pace.
What is Origami folding?
First of all, what is origami? Origami is the art of paper folding in Japanese oru "to fold", and kami, "paper". Japan identified as the country that contributed the most to the development, that's why we kept the term 'origami' to designate the art of folding around the world.
Using a sheet of paper, usually square, it is possible to make different simple or complex models, without cutting or gluing, just folding.
Origami and children
Making origami is a full activity to keep the kids busy! Whether it is to awaken their creativity or develop their hand-eye coordination their reflection or the precision of their movements.
Making origami requires a great deal of concentration and teaches the disciplineIt is important to observe and respect the order of folding and execute each step with precision. Once the origami is finished, this activity will boost the self-confidence of the child who will see the creation and realization of shapes only with the help of his little fingers.
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How to learn origami for children?
In the art of origami, there is a special way to read the illustrated tutorials. It is called the origami solfeggio. In addition, it explains the reading of the different arrows that will translate into movements and folding, in order to achieve the desired shape.
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You can find different kinds of origami tutorials, in illustration, in video... Take the time to watch the whole steps first. Then observe each step by following them, taking care to mark the folds you will make.
Start with simple origami and feel free to start over until you get the shape you want! And then you will see, the satisfaction of having completed an origami is unique.
The simple figures to realize with the children
Basic Origami to make with children
Paper airplane
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/642888915554834694/The paper airplane is one of the first folds that the child makes, without even knowing that it is origami!
Here is a small tutorial allowing those who have not yet tested, to make a paper plane and not the least! Because this one flies for real!
Origami boat
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/685039793320588062/After the plane, let's make a boat, it's a very simple origami to make, some kids like to see it as a hat too. Boat or hat, here is the tuto. To your leaves!
Paper crane
The paper crane is an iconic figure in Japan! It is also easy to make. This last one is part of the origami initiation folding. To make it easier, we share with you the tutorial video.
Practical Origami for children
Game of the paper casserole
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/835417799621060134/Paper casserole, salt shaker, quack quack, tap-tap, flip-flap, thumbs-up, chick-a-dee-doo or even square or magic cube! Many names are given to it, but there is only one way to make it and here it is!
Origami bookmark
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/856528422868044992/Why not combine business with pleasure? Here is a tutorial to make a bookmark with origami! Not only will you have made origami, but you will also have a pretty new bookmark.
Windmill for children
Follow the steps shown on the illustration, taking care to decipher the tutorial by following the origami solfeggio explained beforehand! Finally, little by little, you will see your windmill take shape!
Origami heart for children
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/647885096392855989/Make origami hearts of all colors with this simple tutorial! Offering this little heart is a delicate attention to express your love whether it is to your parents or to surprise his babysitter !
An origami flower for children
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/682295412286607963/Offer a flower that you have created yourself and that will never fade! Isn't it original?
Origami animals for children
A little paper rabbit
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/610097080763334252/A cute little rabbit to do with the kids, why not as a little activity of Easter ? Or simply because you love rabbits!
An origami Koala for children
This tuto is very simple to do and can be a good beginning tuto for children. Let's not forget that these folding activities should allow children to learn while having fun and not to make them do activities that are too complicated for them and that could eventually frustrate them! A cute little Koala will certainly put everyone in agreement.
Small dog head
Always trying to offer tutorials with different levels of difficulty, here is a dog head to make that joins the Koala. You will be able to observe, through the realization of this origami, the speed and the ability to realize it or not by the children. And this, to know if you can move to another level of difficulty or rather focus on this type of origami for now.
First, it will allow the child to practice and gain agility and confidence. And on the other hand, it will always allow him to learn while having fun. What do the people want!
Origami fox
The origami fox is just as cute as the foxes themselves. With the steps explained in detail, this fox will be a breeze!
Origami fish
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/316659417554976763/You also have beautiful fish to create with your hands with only paper! Here is a video to guide you.
Origami butterflies!
https://www.pinterest.fr/pin/741545894890733148/Paper butterflies are as graceful as they are colorful! So get your papers!
To conclude, we hope that this selection of origami for children will have pleased you and will give you the desire to try! Whether it's with your family or during a playful childcare!
