What age is this origami Monkey Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 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 “さる” (猿). 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 Monkey FaceさるMonkey Face

A cute monkey with a heart-shaped face and ears that stick out.

8 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、横へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips out to the sides to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up.
白いところの先を、少し下へ折る
Fold the tip of the white part down a little.
ハートの形の顔になります。
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
耳の先と下のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the tips of the ears and the bottom corner behind a little.
できあがり！目と鼻と口をかいたら、おさるさんのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose and mouth. Ooh-ooh, aah-aah!

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
monkeyさる
heartハート
bananaバナナ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Monkey Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 8 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 “さる” (猿). 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.