What age is this origami House for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 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 “いえ” (家). 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 HouseいえHouse

A cute house with a colored roof and white walls. A great first model for learning the squash fold.

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

How to fold

上のふちを下のふちに合わせて、半分に折る
Fold in half from top to bottom.
左右半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
左右のふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the left and right edges to the center line.
左のふくろを開いて、上を三角につぶす
Open the left flap and squash the top into a triangle.
すきまに指を入れて、上の角を外へ広げるようにつぶします。
右も同じように、三角につぶす
Squash the right flap the same way.
できあがり！まどやドアをかいたら、おうちのできあがり！いくつも作って、町をつくってみよう。
Finished! Draw windows and a door, and your house is finished! Make many houses to build a town.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami House for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 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 “いえ” (家). 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.