What age is this origami Mole 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 “もぐら”. 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 MoleもぐらMole

A round mole with a pointy pink nose. Fold the corners behind to make it round.

5 steps
about 5 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.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上と左右のかどを、うしろへ折って丸くする
Fold the top corner and the side corners behind to make a round head.
下のかどを1まいだけ、少し上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner up a little. Fold only the top layer.
できあがり！小さな目と、ピンクのはな、大きな手をかいたら、もぐらのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the tiny eyes, the pink nose and the big paws. Your mole is ready!

Fun fact

もぐらは、大きな手で土をほって、土の中でくらしています。

Moles dig with their big paws and live under the ground.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
moleもぐら
digほる
paw（動物の）手・足

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Mole 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 “もぐら”. 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.