What age is this origami Morning Glory for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “あさがお” (朝顔). 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 Morning GloryあさがおMorning Glory

A morning glory with a white star in the middle. It starts with the blintz fold: all four corners to the center.

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

How to fold

たてと横に半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half both ways and unfold.
四つの角を、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
まん中の四つの先を、外へ半分くらい折り返す
Fold the four points in the center back out, about halfway.
先がまん中とふちのまん中あたりに来るように。白い星のもようが出てきます。
四つの角を、少しうしろへ折る
Mountain fold the four corners a little to make it round.
できあがり！まるい形のあさがおのできあがり！むらさき・ピンク・水色など、いろいろな色で作って、なつのかざりにしよう。
Finished! Your round morning glory is finished! Make them in purple, pink and light blue for a summer display.

Fun fact

あさがおは、その名前のとおり、朝にさいて、お昼ごろにはしぼんでしまう花です。

True to its name, the morning glory opens in the morning and closes by around noon.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
mountain fold山折り
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
morning gloryあさがお
morning朝
star星
roundまるい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Morning Glory for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “あさがお” (朝顔). 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.