What age is this origami Bat for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “こうもり”. 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.

★★Easy Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami BatこうもりBat

A Halloween bat with its wings spread wide. Use black or purple paper.

★★★Bat (Challenge) (Medium)

5 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
左右のかどを、下のまん中から、ななめ上へ折る
Fold the left and right corners up at an angle from the middle of the bottom edge.
2まいのつばさが、Vの字に広がります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
ここがこうもりの頭になります。
つばさの先を、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the wing tips behind a little.
できあがり！耳と目をかいたら、こうもりのできあがり！まどにかざると、ハロウィンらしくなります。
Finished! Draw the ears and eyes, and your bat is finished! Put it on a window for Halloween.

Fun fact

こうもりは、空をとぶことができる、ただ1つのほにゅうるいです。

Bats are the only mammals that can really fly.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
batこうもり
wingつばさ
flyとぶ
mammalほにゅうるい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Bat for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “こうもり”. 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.