What age is this origami Apple for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (red and green). With plain red paper, the leaf will be white No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “りんご”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold FoodOriginal

How to make an origami AppleりんごApple

A round apple with a leaf folded at an angle. Easy to make!

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (red and green). With plain red paper, the leaf will be white
Age 3+

How to fold

上の角を、ななめに下へ折る（葉っぱ）
Fold the top corner down at an angle. This is the leaf.
右がわが少し下がるように、ななめに折ります。
左右の角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
下の角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！りんごのできあがり！葉っぱのよこに、茶色のじくをかこう。
Finished! Your apple is finished! Draw a brown stem next to the leaf.

Origami English in this model

corner角
appleりんご
leaf葉っぱ
stemじく（くき）
roundまるい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Apple for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (red and green). With plain red paper, the leaf will be white No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “りんご”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.