What age is this origami Kite for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “たこ” (凧). 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 KiteたこKite

A kite that flies in the sky, made in just three steps. Add a tail, and it looks like it is riding the wind.

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

How to fold

左右の角を合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
下の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the lower edges to the center line.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
できあがり！ほねとしっぽをかいたら、たこのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the sticks and the tail, and your kite is finished!

How to play

たこにひもや紙テープをはってしっぽにすると、ほんとうに風にゆれます。

Tape a string or a paper ribbon to the kite as a tail. It will really sway in the wind!

Fun fact

日本では、お正月に「たこあげ」をして遊ぶ習わしがあります。

In Japan, flying kites is a traditional game for the New Year.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
edge辺（ふち）
center line中心線
kiteたこ（凧）
tailしっぽ
wind風
stringひも（糸）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Kite for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “たこ” (凧). 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.