What age is this origami Dove 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 “はと” (鳩). 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 DoveはとDove

A dove flying with its wings spread wide. Start with a triangle and make just three folds.

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

How to fold

下のかどを上へ折って、三角にする
Fold the bottom corner up to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、ななめ上へ大きく折る（つばさ）
Fold the side corners up at an angle. These are the wings.
つばさの先が、上のかどより高くなるように折ります。
上のかど（頭）の先を、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the tip of the top corner (the head) behind a little.
できあがり！目とくちばしをかいたら、はとのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eye and the beak, and your dove is done!

Fun fact

はとは、とても遠くからでも、自分のすに帰ってくることができます。

Pigeons can find their way home from very far away.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
doveはと
wingつばさ
flyとぶ
peace平和

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Dove 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 “はと” (鳩). 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.