Origami with your own hands. Paper figurines

The art of making figurines from a sheet of paper has Japanese roots. Once it was available only to rich and noble people, it developed in monasteries and had a sacred meaning. About 800 years ago, thanks to the cheapening of paper, origami began to become widespread. From temples and monasteries it came out in everyday life Japanese, but was still highly valued.

How origami classes affect the development of children

Now this is a popular form of creativity, not only loved by children, but also very useful for their development.

1. use origami in preschool education steel in the 18th century: the German educator Froebel noticed that children aged 6-7 years old, keen on making paper figures, quickly learn basic knowledge in geometry.
2. This stimulates handwork and improves fine motor skills, which in turn has a positive effect on the formation of speech and logical thinking.
3. In the process of work, the child is faced with the need to follow the developed scheme. This teaches him to act according to instructions: the willingness to accept guidance from the outside is a very important quality in adulthood.
4. Starting with clear actions according to the planned algorithm, children gradually move on to their own creativity. They learn to act creatively, make unexpected decisions, experiment.

Origami crafts are becoming more complicated, and children of 8 years old can already create an original little thing - a gift for mom or girlfriend, beautiful decoration interior. This increases their self-esteem and encourages further creativity.

Exists great amount origami schemes of different levels of complexity.

For beginners, the simplest ones are suitable, in which there are literally a few steps: a boat, a butterfly, a bird.

Experienced craftsmen complicate the elements and create real masterpieces: figurines of people, animals and birds with a lot of the smallest details. Here are some interesting origami from paper for children - suitable for the first experiments and more complex.

Origami "Airplane"

With such a model, many are familiar from the time of their childhood.

1. Take a rectangular piece of paper. Bend along to mark the middle.
2. Bend the corners of one short side to the middle line.
3. We bend the entire sheet in half approximately in half so that a small corner is visible from the other side - this will be the "nose" of the aircraft.
4. We turn over the workpiece.
5. We bend the corner to the center line, while the edge is aligned. We turn over the workpiece again.
6. From the side opposite the nose, we make bends: they will help us form the wings.
7. We bend the corners to the center line and start working on the wings.
8. We bend the figure along the center line. The nose of the plane is ready.
9. By eye, we divide into three parts the side that will become the wing.
10. We bend the sheet along the intended line passing along the lower third.
11. Our plane is ready!

Origami "Ship"

Another simple origami craft.

1. We take a sheet of format A 4. We bend in half across and again in half, this time along.
2. Unfold the sheet so that it is folded in half.
3. We bend the corners from the folded middle down.
4. Turn up the strip of paper at the bottom, turn the corners to the other side. We do the same with the strip on the other side.
5. We've got a tricorne. We start inside thumbs and turn it sideways towards you.
6. Turn the bottom of the square up. We repeat this action on the other side.
7. Once again, we expand the structure so that the side and middle parts are reversed.
8. We pull to the sides for the side parts.
9. The ship turns around.

Origami "Bird"

This is a more complex craft that requires some preparation and the ability to understand the scheme. To create a waterfowl, take a square sheet of paper.

1. 1. Fold the sheet in half diagonally and bend the corners on one side to the center line.
   2. On the opposite side, we also bend the corners to the center.
   3. We have a rhombus.
   4. Open the corner on one side of the rhombus.
   5. We bend the figure along the fold line, put the inverted part on the side of the rhombus. We repeat this step for the other side.
   6. We bend the workpiece in half, bend one of the sides.
   7. We got an irregular rhombus, folded and with a displaced center.
   8. We bend the smaller part of the rhombus (triangle) in half, bend its top in the other direction. We get a bent triangle - it will become the tail of a bird.
   9. We bend the workpiece along the center line / axis.
   10. We begin to work on the formation of the bird's neck. We bend inward the corner opposite to the tail.
   11. Turn the figure over and bend again.
   12. We wrap one corner inward - it will become the head. After this step, it should look like a raised neck.
   13. To make the head, on the neck we bend the corner inward.
   14. We bend the wings, turning from the base of the body. The bird is ready.

The vast majority of educators and psychologists strongly recommend that parents engage in artistic creativity with own children. After all, children's creativity is a unique phenomenon when a child makes something with his own hands, which contributes to his comprehensive intellectual development. Manual labor influences the mind, feelings, will of children, encourages them to self-expression in creativity. children different ages I like to work with paper and create my own unique masterpieces of art.

Origami is an ancient art of paper folding originating in Japan, through which children learn how to make paper crafts. They will develop fine motor skills of their hands, learn to read the simplest diagrams, and will be able to make for themselves, one might say, any toy.

Below are best schemes origami for children 6-7 years old!

Simple schemes how to make origami:

Required materials for origami:

• Good paper, you can even color.
• Scissors.
• Ruler.
• Pencil.

Advice: If a child makes origami for the first time, then choose only the easiest patterns, and only over time you can complicate the task.

Herringbone

Herringbone refers to simple paper folding patterns. All she needs is paper, desire and skillful hands. The diagram below is simplified so that children can fold simple toys for themselves.

• Take a square sheet and bend it in half to make 4 outlined identical parts.
• Lay the sheet in front of you so that it forms a diamond, and bend the right and left heads to the middle.
• Make a crease from the bottom of the craft.
• Flip the piece over with the back side facing you.
• Fold over the edges at the top of the pleat.
• Bend to the middle of the side of the lower part, considering point 5.
• Lift the edges of the corners on the fold and lay them up.
• Bend the corner of the base up.
• Flip the piece.
• Slightly bend the craft forward in the middle.

Your Christmas tree is ready, it can be decorated, dressed up or used for a game or theater.

The best origami scheme for children - Herringbone

Birds

Making a bird from a leaf will be easy. We suggest you make not a banal swan or crane, but a real pelican itself. At the same time, it will be simple and fun, most importantly, follow the instructions.

• Fold the square sheet in half.
• Turn it over and fold it in half again, dividing it into 4 parts.
• Fold the sheet in half and leave it like that, folding the top half in half.
• Fold the right corner up.
• Lift the bent part and straighten it.
• Fold up the top corner.
• Fold in the bottom left corner.
• Flip the piece.
• Bend the corner that is located at the bottom.

It remains to finish the pelican's wing, and it will be possible to play with it.

Origami paper bird

Tulip

Tulip is the easiest flower to make using origami patterns. A tulip will always turn out, the main thing is to choose such a scheme so that a child of 6 years old can easily cope with it. We offer you a tulip that folds up in a short time and children like it. So, the instruction according to which you can fold the tulip.

• Lay a square sheet in front of you so that it forms a diamond and fold it in half.
• Bend each of the corners to the middle up.
• First fold the right corner.
• Fold in the left corner.
• Here is your tulip and ready.

Origami video diagram for children - Tulip

Frog

The frog is interesting toy for children 6-7 years old, as she can jump. If the child tries and collects the frog, then she will please him with her jumps.

• Fold a square piece of paper in half.
• Turn it over and bend it again.
• Fold the top in half.
• Bend the top diagonally to both sides.
• Lay the bent part so that a corner is formed at the top.
• Now fold the bottom up in the middle.
• Fold the sides to the middle.
• Bend the bottom.
• Bend the bottom corners.
• Bend from the lower corners of the foot.
• Fold it all up visible corners up.
• Flip the piece.
• Form a fold from the bottom.
• Turn the frog over and press it with your finger. She will jump like a real frog that lives in a pond.

How to make a jumping frog out of origami paper

Origami for children 6-7 years old schemes, photos, videos:

Windmill

Origami is great way distract from boring things, diversify your free time, find something new for yourself. And origami for children is a way of development.

During the creation of the figure you and the child need, the baby's fingers work, developing motor skills, thinking and imagination develop. Also, joint origami crafts are another reason to pass the time with your beloved child!

Translated from Japanese, origami means folded paper. But the art of origami appeared not in Japan, but in China, and for a long time it was available only to the highest ranks of the Celestial Empire. The ability to create paper figures was considered good form. In Europe, origami became known only after the Second World War.

Nowadays, origami is popular with both adults and children. In our article, you can find out which simple paper origami is best done with a child at a particular age.

What will a baby learn faster at 3 years old? Origami for children 3 years old

At 3 years old, the child is not yet ready for long, assiduous activities, therefore, from the variety of origami for children of 3 years old, it is worth choosing simpler figures. To begin with, cups, an airplane, a grasshopper are suitable - these figures are the simplest and do not require much time to manufacture. The child can also try to make a postcard for a gift. It's not difficult at all. You will need a sheet of colored paper folded in half, cut out figures also from colored paper and glue. Of course, your imagination will not interfere, but it is best to give a splash of fantasy to the child.

At 3 years old, the kid will like to make simple animals out of origami, such as a cat, dog or bunny. Can be done with a child three years flower origami.

Schemes for making origami

Origami for children 4 and 5 years old

For older children at the age of 4 or 5, origami is a little more complicated than the previous ones. Instead of the usual muzzle of a dog, you can make a well-known frog or build a house out of paper. A dog in full growth or a fungus is perfect. Come up with your own fairy tale, where various characters will live together. Such an activity the child will like, calm him down nervous system and diversify thinking.

Origami schemes for a child 4 and 5 years old

In this article, we have told you about the easiest origami for kids. Engage your kids in fun activities like origami. Create your own farms, houses, orchards. Such crafts will not be wasted, for example, they can be taken to various exhibitions in a kindergarten or school, or left as a keepsake for your child.
See also photos with diagrams of various origami.

A selection of photos of origami schemes

What can be in common between a postcard for mom, a fun theater and a funny aquarium? Do not know? Then you should definitely refer to the "Origami" section on our website for teachers and educators. There are lots of creative ideas here. step by step master classes and detailed photo reports on the methodical process of making paper figures.

On the pages of the section you can find many examples of the simplest paper construction, accessible even to the smallest. As well as instructions for the phased creation of real masterpieces of origami technique - amazing crafts that you can rightfully be proud of!

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Origami for kids

Looks especially attractive modular technology. This is a technique for adding paper figures, when the result is voluminous or three-dimensional. At the same time, the components of the figurine are modules that are folded according to the rules and laws of classical origami. These modules are inserted into each other, sit very tightly and do not allow crafts to fall apart. The site presents options for modular fish, Christmas trees and penguins, educators present entire paper compositions to the judgment of colleagues and site visitors.

And now let's get back to the fact that our whole life is a theater. However, the actors in it will not be people, but all the same paper figures. A very interesting and budget version of creating a whole theater from colored paper. The dolls are funny and original. A whole group can be involved in the production of such actors and scenery, and the scenario of the holiday can be viewed on the same site.

And the most touching section, of course, is still the variation on the theme of postcards for mom. Teachers offer this technique complement with lace napkins, then the gift turns out to be especially charming and delicate. Every mother will love this spring arrangement of tulips.

Incredible things can be made from paper beautiful crafts. They are very easy to manufacture, due to which even very small creators are happy to make them. Best for developing Creative skills origami for kids. In addition, it is this type of needlework that contributes to the manifestation of such qualities as accuracy, observance step by step plan, concentration and perseverance.

Incredibly beautiful crafts can be made from paper

Classes with children should start with the easiest schemes.. A simple explanation of the actions will help the kids to cope with the work quickly and with pleasure.

Origami dog

A three-year-old kid will cope with this work. After all, the whole work consists in several successive stages. In conclusion, it will only be necessary to draw eyes and a nose.

A 3 year old can do the job too.

Progress:

1. Cut a square out of paper and then fold it diagonally.
2. Mark the middle on the triangle, which is the result.
3. Bend the ends down on one side and the other.
4. Bend the bottom corner upwards.

With a marker, draw the eyes and nose of the resulting dog.

Gallery: origami for children (25 photos)

How to make an origami cat step by step

This simple work will also be a fascinating pastime for young creators. In a very short period of time, they will be able to make a cute cat out of paper.

This simple work will also be a fascinating pastime for young creators.

Progress:

1. Fold a square sheet diagonally.
2. Fold the triangle that has formed in half and thus outline the axis.
3. Reverse the triangle.
4. Mark the center of the sides and bend the ends.
5. Bend the upper tip and tuck it behind the resulting ears.

Draw the cat's antennae, nose and eyes. In this way, you can also make a birdhouse, a tree or a house where animals live.

Origami: jumping frog (video)

Origami figures for children from 6 to 8 years old

Children of the younger school age are already able to make more perfect figures than babies. For example, you can make a whale and arrange the figurine in the form of a whole picture.

What is necessary:

• blue and white paper;
• glue;
• scissors;
• pencils;
• markers.

You can make a whale and decorate the figure in the form of a whole picture

Progress:

1. Cut out a square of the appropriate size from blue paper.
2. Bend the figure diagonally and immediately return to its original position.
3. Bend the corners to the fold line on both sides.
4. Bend the remaining straight corner towards the opposite corner.
5. After that, the workpiece must be bent along the very first fold line.
6. Fold the top corners inward a little.
7. Also bend the tail inward.
8. Make a small incision along the fold line of the tail, and then bend one of the cut halves to the side.
9. In the same way, make a second whale, but smaller.
10. Glue both figures on a white sheet.

Finally, paint the background.

Origami crafts for boys and girls 9-10 years old

Making an origami dragon is not easy. But nevertheless, the activity is fascinating. The resulting figurine will be a great decoration for a child's room.

Making an origami dragon is not easy.

Progress:

1. The paper square must be folded diagonally.
2. After that, bend the upper sides to the diagonal, but do not draw fold lines in the lower part.
3. Fold the bottom sides in the same way.
4. Now bend the square in half, aligning the lower and upper corners and going from the corners to the intersection of the lines.
5. Simultaneously bend the workpiece along all lines.
6. Bend the left of the two halves back, and turn the workpiece.
7. Turn the central triangles on both sides to the left.
8. Bend all paper layers, thereby dividing each corner into two equal parts.
9. Bend the right side along the line inward.
10. Throw a couple of triangles to the right side.
11. Repeat the same steps now with the left side of the workpiece.
12. Triangles then return to their original position.
13. On both sides, make double folds, pushing the triangles to the central part.
14. Throw a couple of triangles to the left side.
15. Bend the bottom corners inward both in front and behind.
16. Lift the top up.
17. Bend the future tail inward.
18. Then press on the upper right edge of the figure and bend the right side along the lines.
19. Bend the lower parts of the tail inward.
20. Bend the obtuse right corners inward.
21. Turn the right corners back and bend the head inward.
22. Pull it out now.
23. Pull the paper layers that are inside the head out.
24. Slightly bend the tip of the muzzle.
25. Bend the tail and form the paws.

Origami for children 11 and 12 years old: bat

stick figure bat from a square sheet of paper can be made in just a few minutes. To do this, just follow the instructions exactly.

Progress:

1. Fold the sheet in half, mark the fold line and straighten it immediately.
2. Bend the figurine in such a way that you get a kind of boat.
3. Bend the top of the triangle to form the head.
4. Bend the figure in half in the opposite direction.
5. Bend both wings to the right side.
6. Bend parts of the wings on both sides along the fold line.
7. Now you need to bend the triangles on both sides.
8. Expand the resulting figure.

How to make a gnome

Funny gnome will become original decoration Christmas tree and perfectly emphasize the festive atmosphere. You can make such a craft with the children, as the fabulous gnome is going to be very simple and fast. For many origami exist ready-made schemes, they can be downloaded from the Internet.

Progress:

1. Mark a red square sheet diagonally and turn the white wrong side towards you.
2. Fold the sheet so that a pair of adjacent sides are in contact.
3. Turn the sharp corner up.
4. Turn the workpiece to the front side.
5. Unscrew the top of the corners by two thirds of its length downwards.
6. Now unscrew it a couple more millimeters.
7. Bend the corners to the wrong side, thereby forming a triangle.

Funny gnome will become an original decoration of the Christmas tree

Draw the eyes of the resulting gnome.

Seal in origami technique

To create a seal figurine, as well as for other origami products, you will need a square piece of paper. The manufacturing technique is simple. Only a few steps of work must be completed in order for the delightful seal to show off on your desktop.

Progress:

1. Fold the paper diagonally and immediately fold the triangle.
2. Open and straighten the pocket on the right.
3. Bend a couple of sides along the bisectors of the lower corners.
4. Drag the bottom of the corners of the figure up, bending along the lines.
5. Bend the right half of the workpiece back.
6. Bend the upper part of the triangle that has formed outward.
7. Bend the lower right corner along the line.
8. Repeat the same steps on the back of the workpiece.
9. Turn out a couple of petals from the beak, which formed at the top of the beak.
10. Bend the tip of the muzzle inward.
11. Do the same on the reverse side.
12. Bend out the tip of the tail and slightly bend the back.

Paper cat family (video)