What age is this origami Duck for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 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 “あひる”. 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 DuckあひるDuck

A yellow duck floating on the water. You only need valley folds after the kite base.

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

How to fold

上と下のかどを合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half, top to bottom, and unfold.
右の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る（たこの形）
Fold the two right edges to the center line. This is the kite base.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下半分を、うしろへ半分に折る
Mountain fold in half, bottom behind.
左の細い先を、ななめ上に折る（首）
Fold the thin point up at an angle to make the neck.
首の先を、ななめ下に折る（くちばし）
Fold the tip of the neck down at an angle to make the beak.
右のかどを、ななめ上に折る（しっぽ）
Fold the right corner up at an angle to make the tail.
できあがり！目をかいたら、あひるのできあがり。水色の紙の上にうかべてみよう。
Finished! Draw an eye, and your duck is done. Float it on a sheet of blue paper!

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Duck for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 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 “あひる”. 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.