What age is this origami Treat Bag for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “おかしぶくろ”. 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 Treat BagおかしぶくろTreat Bag

A treat bag for "Trick or treat!" on Halloween. You can put small candies in the pockets on the back.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のふちを少し前へ折る（白いふち）
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top edge down a little to make a white band.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
左右のふちを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold the left and right edges to the center.
まん中にすきまができないように、ぴったり合わせます。ここが、おかしを入れるポケットになります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下の左右のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the bottom corners behind a little.
できあがり！かぼちゃの顔をかいたら、おかしぶくろのできあがり！うしろのすきまに、あめやクッキーを入れてプレゼントしよう。
Finished! Draw a pumpkin face, and your treat bag is finished! Put candies in the back pockets and give it to a friend.

Fun fact

ハロウィンの夜、子どもたちは「トリック・オア・トリート（おかしをくれないと、いたずらするぞ）」と言って、近所の家をまわります。

On Halloween night, children visit houses and say "Trick or treat!" to get candy.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
treatおかし・ごちそう
trickいたずら
bagふくろ
pocketポケット

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Treat Bag for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 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 “おかしぶくろ”. 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.