What age is this origami Bus for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “バス”. 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 BusバスBus

A side view of a bus with a white band for the windows. It uses only straight folds.

3 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る（やねになる）
Fold the top edge down a little to make the roof.
2.5cm くらいのはばで折ります。
下のふちを上へ折る。上に白い帯を少しのこす
Fold the bottom edge up. Leave a white band showing at the top.
白い帯が、バスのまどになります。
4つの角を、うしろへ少し折る
Fold all four corners behind a little.
できあがり！まどとタイヤ、ドアをかいたら、バスのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the windows, the door and the wheels, and your bus is finished!

How to play

まどに、のっている人の顔をかいてみよう。何台も作って、バスていにならべるのもたのしいよ。

Draw the faces of people riding in the windows. Make several buses and line them up at a bus stop!

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
busバス
bus stopバスてい
driverうんてんしゅ
passengerじょうきゃく（のっている人）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Bus for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “バス”. 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.