What age is this origami Bee for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 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 “はち”. 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.

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How to make an origami BeeはちBee

A striped honeybee. The corners you fold behind come back out as wings.

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

How to fold

左右のかどを、まん中を少しこえるまでうしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind, a little past the center.
うしろのかどを、外へ折り出す（はね）
Fold the corners behind back out to the sides. These are the wings.
うしろの1まいだけを折ります。先が横から出るようにします。
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
できあがり！黒いしまもようと、目をかいたら、はちのできあがり。ブーン！
Finished! Draw black stripes and the eyes. Your bee is done. Buzz!

Fun fact

みつばちは、花のみつをあつめて、はちみつを作ります。

Honeybees collect nectar from flowers and make honey.

Origami English in this model

corner角
beeはち
honeyはちみつ
stripeしまもよう
wingはね

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Bee for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 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 “はち”. 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.