Origami For Kids: 42 Simple Step-By-Step Tutorials for Beginners

Gwen

6 years ago

If you’re looking for simple step-by-step origami for kids tutorials, we’ve got you covered! From flowers and stars, to finger puppets and gift boxes, to adorable animals and holiday decorations, these origami instructions and videos offer a fun and inexpensive way to craft with your kids. Origami is a great way to help children develop and strengthen their fine motor skills, and these art projects double as beautiful DIY gift kids can make for family and friends.

Grab your origami paper and give some of these origami for kids tutorials a try!

7 Origami Essentials to Invest In

Origami paper
Origami paper is square, and while you can certainly cut any paper you have on hand into a square shape, you can buy an entire pack of origami paper in bright, fun colors pretty inexpensively.

Paper trimmer
As you progress to more complex designs, a paper trimmer is a great tool to have on hand as some origami projects require different sizes of paper for different pieces.

Ruler
A ruler is another important origami supply to have on hand. This will allow you to measure out different sizes of paper for more detailed designs, and you can also use the edge of the ruler as a makeshift paper trimmer if needed. A metal ruler with a cork backing is best (see the link above) as this will ensure your ruler stays put as you are measuring and trimming.

Paper creaser
If you don’t have long nails (or want to preserve your nails, lol), a paper creaser is a great tool to help make crisp folds in your origami paper.

Crafters double-sided tape
A little double-sided tape is perfect for repairing tears and securing your finished product. You an also use glue, but I find double-sided tape better since glue can stain the paper and weigh it down.

Paper clips
You probably won’t need paper clips for beginner designs, but as you move to more complex origami, they can be helpful in holding things together as you fold and manipulate.

Hole punch and string
If you intend on hanging your finished piece, a hole punch and string are a must!

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Whether you’re looking for boredom busters for bad weather days, or in need of DIY gifts kids can make, I hope this collection of origami for kids tutorials inspires you!