What age is this origami Maple Leaf for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “もみじ” (紅葉). 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 Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami Maple LeafもみじMaple Leaf

A maple leaf that turns bright red in autumn. This simple version has three pointed tips.

★★★Maple Leaf (Challenge) (Medium)

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、下のかどを上のかどに合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner.
左右のかどを、下のまん中から、ななめ上へ折る
Fold the left and right corners up at an angle from the middle of the bottom edge.
3つの先が、手のひらの指のように広がります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
左右の先の外がわを、うしろへ折る
Fold the outer sides of the left and right points behind.
先がほそくとがって、もみじらしくなります。
できあがり！葉のすじをかいたら、もみじのできあがり！赤・オレンジ・黄色で折ってならべよう。
Finished! Draw the leaf veins, and your maple leaf is finished! Fold red, orange and yellow leaves and line them up.

Fun fact

秋に葉っぱが赤や黄色にかわることを「こうよう（紅葉）」といいます。

In Japan, the change of leaves to red and yellow in autumn is called koyo.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
mapleもみじ・かえで
leaf葉っぱ
autumn秋
vein葉のすじ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Maple Leaf for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “もみじ” (紅葉). 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.