What age is this origami Fish for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 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 “さかな” (魚). 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 Sea LifeOriginal

How to make an origami FishさかなFish

A fish with a diamond body and a split tail. Just four easy folds!

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

How to fold

左のかどを右のかどに合わせて、三角に折る
Fold the left corner to the right corner to make a triangle.
上と下のかどを、右のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the top and bottom corners to the right corner.
2つのかどの先を、外がわへ折ってしっぽにする
Fold the two tips outward to make the tail.
先が少し外にはみ出すように、ななめに折ります。
上と下のかどを、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom corners behind a little.
できあがり！目をかいたら、さかなのできあがり。いろいろな色で折って、海をつくろう。
Finished! Draw an eye, and your fish is done. Make many fish in different colors!

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
fishさかな
tailしっぽ
finひれ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Fish for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 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 “さかな” (魚). 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.