What age is this origami Koala Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 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 “コアラ”. 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.

★★Easy AnimalsOriginal

How to make an origami Koala FaceコアラKoala Face

A koala face with big fluffy ears and a big nose. An original model.

7 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、よこへ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips out to the sides to make the ears.
耳が、左右によこに出るように折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
耳の先を、うしろへ折って丸くする
Fold the tips of the ears behind to round them.
下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！目と大きな黒いはなをかいたら、コアラの顔のできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes and a big black nose. Your koala is ready!

Fun fact

コアラはオーストラリアにすんでいて、ユーカリの葉を食べます。

Koalas live in Australia and eat eucalyptus leaves.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
koalaコアラ
fluffyふわふわの
noseはな

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Koala Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 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 “コアラ”. 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.