Activities

Origami
Classic Paper Crane

Kids fold a traditional origami crane.

Steps:

1. Start with a square piece of paper. 2. Follow step-by-step instructions to create a crane. 3. Discuss the cultural significance of the paper crane.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 20 minutes 7-9 years old Medium
Origami
Jumping Frogs

Kids make an origami frog that jumps.

Steps:

1. Use a rectangular sheet of paper. 2. Fold step-by-step to create the frog. 3. Test the frog’s jumping ability by pressing its back.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 15 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Origami Fortune Teller

Kids create a paper fortune teller to use with friends.

Steps:

1. Fold the paper into a fortune teller shape. 2. Write numbers, colors, and fortunes inside. 3. Use the fortune teller to play with friends.

Materials needed:

Square paper, markers

Indoor 10 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Butterfly Design

Kids fold a delicate butterfly out of colorful paper.

Steps:

1. Start with a square sheet of paper. 2. Follow folding instructions to form a butterfly. 3. Decorate the butterfly with markers or stickers.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 15 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Origami Box

Kids fold a box that can hold small items.

Steps:

1. Fold a square piece of paper into a box. 2. Adjust folds for sturdiness. 3. Use the box to hold small items like paper clips or beads.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 20 minutes 7-9 years old Medium
Origami
Paper Boat

Kids create a classic paper boat that floats.

Steps:

1. Fold a rectangular sheet of paper into a boat. 2. Test its ability to float in water. 3. Decorate the boat with markers.

Materials needed:

Paper

Indoor or Outdoor 10 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Heart Origami

Kids fold paper into a heart shape for gifts or cards.

Steps:

1. Start with a square sheet of paper. 2. Fold step-by-step to create a heart. 3. Use the hearts for decorations or gifts.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 10 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Paper Dog Face

Kids fold a simple dog face and decorate it.

Steps:

1. Fold a square piece of paper into a triangle. 2. Add ears and draw a face. 3. Personalize the dog with colors and patterns.

Materials needed:

Origami paper, markers

Indoor 10 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Origami Star

Kids create a decorative star for hanging or gifting.

Steps:

1. Fold a square sheet of paper into a star. 2. Make multiple stars to create a garland. 3. Display the stars as room decorations.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 20 minutes 7-9 years old Medium
Origami
Paper Tulip

Kids fold a tulip with a stem and leaves.

Steps:

1. Fold the flower and stem separately. 2. Attach the flower to the stem. 3. Arrange multiple tulips to form a bouquet.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 15 minutes 7-9 years old Medium
Origami
Origami Fish

Kids fold a fish and decorate it with scales.

Steps:

1. Start with a square sheet of paper. 2. Fold step-by-step to form the fish. 3. Draw or paste scales and eyes for decoration.

Materials needed:

Origami paper, markers

Indoor 15 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Paper Airplane Contest

Kids fold paper airplanes and test how far they fly.

Steps:

1. Fold paper into different airplane designs. 2. Test which designs fly the farthest. 3. Discuss aerodynamics and folding techniques.

Materials needed:

Paper

Indoor or Outdoor 15 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Origami Bookmark

Kids fold bookmarks to use in their books.

Steps:

1. Fold a square piece of paper into a triangular bookmark. 2. Decorate the bookmark with drawings or stickers. 3. Test the bookmarks in books.

Materials needed:

Origami paper, markers

Indoor 10 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Paper Hat

Kids make paper hats to wear or decorate.

Steps:

1. Fold a rectangular piece of paper into a hat. 2. Decorate the hat with stickers or markers. 3. Wear the hats and take photos.

Materials needed:

Newspaper or large sheets of paper

Indoor 15 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Origami Cat Face

Kids create a cat face and personalize it with colors.

Steps:

1. Fold a square sheet of paper into a cat face shape. 2. Draw whiskers, eyes, and a nose. 3. Customize with different colors or patterns.

Materials needed:

Origami paper, markers

Indoor 10 minutes 6-9 years old Easy
Origami
Paper Swan

Kids fold an elegant swan for display.

Steps:

1. Start with a square piece of paper. 2. Follow instructions to create the swan. 3. Arrange multiple swans for a decorative display.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 15 minutes 7-9 years old Medium
Origami
Origami Rocket

Kids fold a rocket for imaginative play.

Steps:

1. Fold a square sheet of paper into a rocket shape. 2. Decorate the rocket with designs or stickers. 3. Pretend to launch the rocket into space.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 15 minutes 7-9 years old Medium
Origami
Paper Flower Garland

Kids create a garland of folded flowers for decoration.

Steps:

1. Fold multiple paper flowers. 2. Attach flowers to a string. 3. Hang the garland as a decoration.

Materials needed:

Origami paper, string, glue

Indoor 30 minutes 7-9 years old Medium
Origami
Origami Dragon

Kids fold a complex dragon for advanced practice.

Steps:

1. Use a square sheet of paper. 2. Follow detailed instructions to create the dragon. 3. Display the dragon as a centerpiece.

Materials needed:

Origami paper

Indoor 30 minutes 8-9 years old Hard
Origami
Paper Star Garland

Kids fold stars to create a garland for decoration.

Steps:

1. Fold multiple stars using square paper. 2. Attach stars to a string using glue or tape. 3. Hang the garland for festive decoration.

Materials needed:

Origami paper, string, glue

Indoor 25 minutes 7-9 years old Medium