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This category contains all of our origami for kids lessons! You'll need to start these projects with origami paper, or simply cut a sheet of printer paper into a square. Younger artists may need the assistance of a parent or adult.

How To Fold An Accordion Snake

Learn how to fold an accordion snake! This is a fun project for any age, and a fun challenge to see how long you can make your folded snake! We used two different colors of construction paper but you can use the same color or even just white printer paper. Art Supplies marker construction paper […]

How To Fold An Origami Jumping Frog

Yay, an origami lesson! Today, we’re learning how to fold an origami jumping frog. This is the best jumping frog ever. We had so much fun having a jumping contest when we finished. You could even comeup with a folding frog Olympics. Create different obstaclesyour frog has to jump through and over. Also, don’t forget […]

How To Make A Minecraft Pumpkin Cutout

Hey, art friends! For this project, you need to download our free pumpkin printable. After you download it, print it out and then follow along with us. Even if you’re not a big Minecraft fan, this is a fun art project to celebrate Halloween! Art Supplies scissors glue printable printout colored pencils yellow orange brown […]

How To Fold An Easy Origami Fox

Today we’re learning how to fold an easy origami fox! This lesson is a lot of fun and super easy, but younger artists may still need help. That’s ok because art is always more fun with friends. Art Supplies marker origami paper (square paper) If you don’t have to have origami paper for this lesson. […]

How To Fold An Origami Dove

Learn how to fold an origami dove ? We haven’t done a folding project in a while, so we’re super excited about this lesson. You’ll need a single sheet of origami paper, or cut printer paper into a square before starting. Parents, visit our art supply page for links to purchase the supplies we use, […]

How To Fold An Origami Baby Chicken

Learn how to draw fold an origami baby chicken! This is a great project to do during this Easter season. All you need is a square piece of paper, or yellow origami paper, and a black marker. Also, be sure to check out our other Easter art lessons. Art Supplies yellow origami paper black marker […]

How To Fold An Origami Heart

Happy Valentine’s Day art friends! Learn how to fold an origami heart with us, but be sure to give it to someone you love. Make a lot of them, and give them to everyone 🙂 When you’re handing them the heart, also tell them you love them. When we fold our hearts we were actually […]

How To Fold An Origami Christmas Tree

Grab some origami paper and follow along with us. Today we’re learning how to fold an origami Christmas tree. If you don’t have origami paper, that’s ok; you can use printer paper. Just cut it into a square before you start the video. You’ll also need scissors for this project. So yes, some people will […]

How To Fold An Origami Water Bomb Pumpkin

We’ve folded water bombs before, but this lesson is how to fold an origami pumpkin. These are fun to make and fun to use as decorations around your house. All you need for this lesson is: Orange origami paper (or any square piece of paper) Black colored pencil Green pipe cleaner Scissors

How To Fold An Origami Penguin

Today we’re learning how to fold an origami penguin. You’ll need origami paper for this project. If you don’t have this kind of paper, you can use regular printer paper. You’ll need to cut your printer paper into a square before we start.

How To Fold An Origami Yoda

For this project, you’ll need a square piece of paper. Then follow along with us and learn how to fold an origami Yoda!

How To Fold An Origami Shirt As A Father’s Day Card

Father’s Day is almost here! Learn how to fold an origami shirt as a fun and simple card to give your dad. Also remember you don’t have to design your tie or the shirt the same way we did. You can use your own creativity to design it differently. Maybe your dad’s shirt has stripes […]

How To Fold An Origami Dragonfly

Yay, another origami project! Learn how to fold an origami dragonfly. For this project you’ll need a square piece of paper and scissors. We’ll be using the scissors to create four wings out of the folded two. This project may be a little challenging for the younger artist to do on their own, but that […]

How To Fold An Origami Iris

It’s springtime here in the United States! Time for flowers! For this project you’ll need a square piece of paper. Follow along with us and learn how to fold an origami iris. This project is a little challenging for younger artists, but that means it’ll be a fun project to do with your young artists! […]

How To Fold An Origami Box With Lid

Today we’re learning how to fold an origami box with lid! It’s a lot of fun, and when you’re done you have a little box to store things in. For this project you’ll need two sheets of origami paper, or just two square sheets of regular paper.

How To Fold An Origami Throwing Star

Learn how to fold an origami throwingstar…btw this one is the best! We’ve made a throwing star before, but this one is better. It’s heavier, which means it travels farther when you throw it. Be careful, don’t throw your stars at other people. They do have points on them and can hurt. For this project […]

How To Fold An Origami Crown

Learn how to fold an origami crown! All you need is a square piece of paper. We used origami paper, but you can use regular paper…just be sure to cut it into a square before starting.

How To Fold An Origami Angel

Follow along with us and learn how to fold an origami angel. All you need for this activity is a square piece of paper.Feel free to pause the video if we go too fast, or rewind if you need to rewatch a step. Also check out our other origami activities!

How To Fold An Origami Bird (Parakeet)

Learn how to fold an origami parakeet! I love that this model was actual size when we were done! This project is easy for kids, but may have a few difficult parts for younger artists. That just means you’ll have to help them 🙂 Which will make this project even more fun!

How To Fold An Origami Turkey

How to fold an origami turkey! This lesson may be a little tricky for young artists. Don’t let that stop you though, work on the project together! I think art projects in teams or with a friend are much more fun than by yourself. For this project you’ll need one sheet of brown origami paper. […]

How To Fold An Origami Witch (Easy)

We’re learning how to fold an origami witch, follow along with us! You’ll need a square piece of paper, a black marker, and some colored pencils. Doyou need more Halloween art projects?

How To Fold An Origami Ghost (Easy)

Follow along with us and learn how to fold an origami ghost! For this art project you’ll need a square piece of white paper and a black marker. It’s a little tricky for young artists, but that means it’ll be more fun doing this project together 🙂

How To Fold An Origami Stingray

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How To Fold An Origami Dragon

We love origami projects! This one was particularly fun for Chuckers because he used black paper to make an Ender Dragon from Minecraft. All you need for this project is origami paper or just a square piece of regular paper. Then follow along with us and learn how to fold an origami dragon.

How To Fold An Origami Snapper Puppet

This project reminded me so much of my own childhood. I remember learning how to fold an origami snapper puppet when I was a kid. I would make them in all sizes too, and put the smaller ones inside of the larger ones. There super easy to make, so easy in fact I bet your […]

How To Fold An Origami Pig

We’ve done a lot of pig art projects, but today we’re going to show you how to fold an origami pig! I really like this one too, becauseit totally looks like a pig! Sometimes origami projects require a lot of imagination, but this pig is spot on. To begin this project you’ll need a square […]

How To Fold An Origami Dolphin

Yeah! How to fold an origami dolphin is easy, short and a lot of fun! You’ll need a square piece of paper to start this project. If you have origami paper, great! If not, you can use regular printer paper and cut it into a square before starting this project. We also like using origami […]

How To Fold Paper Claws

Learn how to fold paper claws! This is a super fun and super easy art project for kids. All you’ll need for this art project is 10 sheets (one for each finger) of regular printer paper. It’s important to not use origami paper or square paper for this art project. Also, be very careful with […]

How To Fold An Origami Cup

Today is an easy and quick project, we’re learning how to fold an origami cup. This project is really simple, but at the end we show you something really cool you can do with your cups. We used origami paper for this project, which is square and colored…but you can use regular computer paper. Just […]

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How old are the art for kids hub kids? ›

Rob has been married to his beautiful wife, Teryn, for 22 years. Their four children are Jack (18 years old), Hadley (14 years old), Austin (12 years old), and little Olivia (7 years old). Rob has loved art since childhood, but inspiring a love for art in others has become one of his greatest fulfillments.

Can 5 year olds do origami? ›

Preschoolers are a wonderful age group to introduce the basic concepts of Origami too. Their brains are like sponges and they are so ready to dive in and improve their hand eye co-ordination and sequencing skills.

What is the learning outcome of origami for kids? ›

Origami helps develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and mental concentration. Research has shown that origami particularly for elementary school years is a unique and valuable addition to the curriculum. Origami is beneficial to both children and adults.

Who is Rob Jensen's wife? ›

Jensen is married to musician Eliza Gilkyson.

Is origami good for your brain? ›

Origami Strengthens Your Brain

When kids follow instructions through the paper-folding challenges, both the motor and visual areas of their brains are activated. Bonus: They get to use both the left and right hemispheres of their brain at the same time.

Is origami Japanese or Chinese? ›

Origami is derived from the Japanese words meaning "to fold" (oru) and "paper" (kami). The history of origami involves both Japan and China. The art of paper folding was popularized in Japan, but the origin of origami happened earlier in China.

What are the 3 types of origami? ›

Single sheet origami. 2. Modular origami, where multiples of identical modules are pieced together and 3. Composite origami, where a model is made from two or more different pieces each folded in different ways.

Does origami help with ADHD? ›

Origami has been shown to improve spatial visualization and mathematics skills in middle school students. It may also be useful for teaching children with special needs mathematics and could help improve attention in children with attention deficit disorder, although more scientific studies are needed in this area.

Is origami good or bad for you? ›

It can help reduce stress, improve hand-eye coordination, boost creativity, enhance patience and persistence, and promote learning and education. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, making origami is an excellent way to improve your mental and physical health while having fun and creating beautiful art.

Does origami count as math? ›

Math and the mathematic laws governing paper folding are a large part of origami's fundamentals. Origami is both art and math, as it's a pattern of creases.

What is a famous quote about origami? ›

In his famous words, “Overall, I want you to discover the joy of creation by your own hand. … The possibility of creation from paper is infinite.”

Why is origami difficult? ›

Complex models might have "collapse" moves, where many creases come together at once. They are also commonly very sensitive to folding errors, so that if you do not fold precisely early on you won't be able to complete the model.

What are some fun facts about origami for kids? ›

Origami is derived from two Japanese words: Ori (folded) and Kami (paper). Before that, the art was called “orikata” (folded shapes). An ancient Japanese legend says if you fold one thousand cranes you will be granted a wish.

How old is Olivia from Art for Kids Hub? ›

Olivia is the youngest in the family but might have the most energy. She loves to run and play with her stuffed animals. Her imagination is as big as her smile. These are the lessons that Olivia (currently 7-years-old) and Rob do together.

How many kids are in the Art for Kids Hub? ›

My name is Rob, and I have a wonderful wife, Teryn (aka Mrs. Hubs), and four kids. My oldest child is Jack (aka Chuckers), Hadley (aka Hads) is my oldest daughter, Austin (aka Austa-Wasta-Mc-Pasta), and Olivia (Olive) is my youngest. We love doing art together and sharing it with others!

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