Owl using origami technique - diagram for kids
The origami technique can be both complex to make and simple, when even small children can handle the crafts. In this master class we will demonstrate an easy way to create an owl from a simple square of paper.
To make such an owl we need to take:
- square of single-sided brown paper;
- glue;
- orange felt-tip pen;
- a pair of large plastic eyes.
First, we must make diagonal folds on the square piece. To do this, fold the square in half, it takes the form of a triangle.
Then we make an additional fold along the other diagonal, after which we place the square with the white side up.
We pay attention to the vertical fold, or rather, to its upper half. This part needs to be visually divided into 3 parts, after which one third should be folded down. You can immediately use glue and fix this corner.
We bend the opposite bottom corner up so that it touches the top. Here again we take glue and fix this fold.
Now we bend the sides, do it symmetrically, this is how we made the owl’s wings.
We bend a small part of the previously bent corner in the opposite direction, this will be the owl’s beak.
Color it with an orange felt-tip pen.
Glue on large plastic eyes.
All that remains is to mark the plumage of our bird; for this we will use a black felt-tip pen.
Our paper owl is ready.
A very simple origami diagram - Mouse
Another simple craft for kids using the origami technique is a paper mouse. To make it, you can take colored paper of any shade, the main thing is that it is double-sided. You will need a square measuring 10x10 (you can take a different size, a larger one, to make folding easier). We do it according to the diagram:
At the end, glue on the doll’s eyes (you can draw them with a marker), and fix the folds with glue.
Please note: for babies it is better to use lighter paper to make it easier to fold. Thick paper holds its shape better, however, it can be difficult for a child to fold it in several layers.
Origami frog
This origami jumping frog is great fun for little ones. Preschoolers (especially boys) love such entertainment very much. Especially if the craft is made of bright paper.
Just like for many other crafts, for this you will need a square with a side of 10x10 cm (you can take a larger one).
The diagram shows each step, so the craft should not cause you any misunderstanding. The arrows show how and where to fold the paper, and the dotted line shows the fold.
This frog has a small “tail”, by pressing the edge of which you can make the frog move forward - jump.
Simple origami animal patterns for kids
For the simplest crafts, a sheet of paper needs to be folded only a few times; for more complex ones, it needs to be folded along curved lines, which is completely beyond the power of a child. Therefore, we have selected very simple schemes according to which you can assemble the animal in a few minutes.
To work, you will need paper of the appropriate shade, a marker or ready-made doll eyes (then you will also need glue). We hope you will like our ideas and start creating origami with your child.
Necessary materials
As mentioned above, most crafts will only require paper. To ensure that your work turns out bright and of high quality, you should use office paper, as it is stronger than ordinary children's colored paper. But, like the rest of the world, the art of origami is developing and improving, so some products will require scissors and glue. For example, for modular origami you will need scissors in order to cut the paper into the necessary pieces.
For this type of oriental art, there are also special sets of square paper in pastel shades measuring 10x10 cm. But before buying such a set, you should first study the specific pattern: each craft needs its own size.
For ease of folding, a wooden stick is also used, but it can be successfully replaced by a regular pencil.
For kids, choose paper in brighter shades, but such that its color resembles the color of a particular animal. For example, orange paper is suitable for a fox, gray paper for a mouse, brown paper for a dog, and green paper for a frog. Then the lesson will become doubly interesting.
