What age is this origami Acorn for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “どんぐり”. 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.

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How to make an origami AcornどんぐりAcorn

An autumn acorn wearing a little cap. Brown paper makes it look real. The white part becomes the cap.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、上のかどを、まん中まで折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the top corner down to the center.
もう一度、上のふちを下へ折る
Fold the top edge down once more.
白いおびができます。これがぼうしになります。
左と右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
上の左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corners behind.
ぼうしがまるくなります。
できあがり！ぼうしのもようと、ちょこんと出たじくをかいたら、どんぐりのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the pattern on the cap and a tiny stem on top. Your acorn is finished!

Fun fact

どんぐりは、カシやクヌギ、ナラなどの木の実です。リスやネズミの大切なごはんになります。

Acorns are the nuts of oak trees. They are important food for squirrels and mice.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
acornどんぐり
capぼうし
nut木の実
squirrelリス

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Acorn for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “どんぐり”. 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.