What age is this origami Bear Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 steps, and takes about 5 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 “くま”. 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 AnimalsTraditional

How to make an origami Bear FaceくまBear Face

A bear face with round ears and a white snout. Fold only the top layer to show the white side.

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

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out to make the ears.
耳の先が、上のかどより少し外に出るように折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のかどを1まいだけ上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up. Fold only the top layer.
うらの白い面が出て、白い口もとになります。
左右と下のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the side corners and the bottom corner behind a little.
耳の先を、うしろへ少し折って丸くする
Fold the tips of the ears behind to round them.
できあがり！目とはなと口をかいたら、くまの顔のできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose and mouth. Your bear is ready!

Fun fact

くまのなかまには、冬のあいだ、あなの中でねむってすごすものがいます。

Some bears sleep in a den all through the winter.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
bearくま
ear耳
snout（動物の）はなと口のあたり

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Bear Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 steps, and takes about 5 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 “くま”. 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.