What age is this origami Easter Egg for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 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 “イースターエッグ”. 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.

★First Fold Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami Easter EggイースターエッグEaster Egg

An Easter egg made just by folding the corners behind. Make eggs in many colors and draw your own patterns.

5 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the left and right corners behind.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
下のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the bottom corner behind a little.
上の左右のかどを、うしろへ大きく折る
Fold the top left and right corners far behind.
上が細く、下がふっくらしたたまごの形にします。
下の左右のかども、うしろへ折って、まるくする
Fold the bottom left and right corners behind, too, to make it round.
できあがり！しまもようや水玉をかいたら、イースターエッグのできあがり！かごにならべてもかわいいよ。
Finished! Draw stripes, zigzags or dots, and your Easter egg is finished! Line them up in a basket.

How to play

いくつか作ってへやにかくし、「エッグハント」をしよう。

Make several eggs, hide them around the room, and have an egg hunt!

Fun fact

イースター（復活祭）は春のお祭り。色をぬったたまごをかくしてさがす「エッグハント」という遊びがあります。

Easter is a spring festival. In an “egg hunt,” children look for painted eggs that have been hidden.

Origami English in this model

corner角
colored side色の面（表）
eggたまご
Easterイースター（復活祭）
basketかご
hideかくす

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Easter Egg for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 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 “イースターエッグ”. 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.