50+ Super Cute and Easy Origami and Kirigami Projects for Kids

Looking for origami projects that are unique, cute, and easy-to-fold? Or, do you feel the need to grab a pair of scissors and cut some beautiful kirigami designs?  If you're on the hunt for kid-friendly paper folding projects for spring, summer, fall, and winter, then I've got the ultimate post for you. Here's a growing list of over 50 super cute origami and kirigami ideas for kids!

50+ Easy and Kid-Friendly Origami and Kirigami Projects

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Whoa... why do we do so many Origami and Kirigami Projects?

• Origami and Kirigami projects are super affordable. 
• All you need is paper (preferably origami paper), scissors, and markers.
• Origami projects are varied and span levels of difficulty from easy to hard!
• Origami projects can be super cute. (I do love me some cute crafts!)
• It's supremely satisfying to follow instructions and watch a flat sheet of paper transformed into something interesting and 3D.
• It's a practical and artistic way to explore math concepts. 
• I'm a big proponent of engaging in playful mathematics activities with kids. I also believe that STEM education goes hand in hand with art. When kids fold origami, they do something artistic while also exploring so many mathematical concepts ranging from simple ideas of shapes and symmetry to more complex ideas like geometry. Some scientists and mathematicians nowadays are also influenced by origami as well. (You can read about how origami is being used to influence science here.)

And that's why we've shared over 50 origami projects here on the blog over the years!  (And we'll continue sharing many, many more!)

How to Fold Origami Imaginary Creatures and Characters

• Origami Mermaids
• Origami Unicorns
• Origami Trolls
• Origami Pikachu  (If you love Origami + Pokemon, we recommend this book.)
• Origami Totoro
• Origami Yoda (If you love Origami + Sart Wars, we recommend this series.)
• Origami Captain Underpants

How to Fold Origami Animals and Nature

• Origami Snails
• Origami Mushroom Wreath
• Giant Painted Origami Butterflies
• Origami Ladybugs
• Origami Owls
• Accordion Origami Butterflies
• Kirigami Flowers

How to Fold Origami Christmas Ideas

• Origami Stars
• Origami Christmas Wreaths
• Snowflakes (Fold and Cut)
• Pokemon Snowflakes
• Narwhal Snowflakes
• Lego Snowflakes
• Jolly Reindeer Snowflakes
• Unicorn Snowflakes
• Llama Snowflakes
• Giant Painted Snowflakes
• Pusheen Snowflakes
• Gingerbread Snowflakes
• Dancer Snowflakes
• Christmas Nativity Snowflakes
• Heart Valentine's Day Snowflakes
• Rainbow Snowflakes
• Snowman Snowflakes
• Star Snowflakes
• People Snowflakes

How to Fold Origami People

• Funky Origami Faces
• Origami Sumo Wrestlers
• 3 Step Origami Faces
• Kawaii Origami Paper Dolls

How to Fold Origami Transportation

• Origami School Bus

How to Fold Origami Toys

• Origami Face Changers
• Balancing Origami Toys
• Paper Slinkies (Not quite Origami, but it is paper folding!)

How to Fold Halloween Origami

• Origami Vampires
• Origami Robots
• Origami Frankenstein Faces
• Origami Paper Claws
• Origami Jack-o-Lantern
• Origami Vampire Lips
• Origami Black Cat
• Origami Witch Claws
• Halloween Kirigami

How to Fold Geometric/ Mathematical Origami

• Origami Paper Quilts
• Origami Shape Color Art
• Awesome Paper Chains
• Origami Rings

How to Fold Origami Food

• Origami Ice Cream
• Origami Conversation Heart Bookmarks

Happy folding, friends!

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