What age is this origami Mouse Face for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 6 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 “ねずみ”. 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.

★First Fold AnimalsTraditional

How to make an origami Mouse FaceねずみMouse Face

A mouse face with big round ears and a pointy nose.

6 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

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、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out to make the ears.
耳が大きく外に出るように、ななめに折ります。
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.
できあがり！目とはなとひげをかいたら、ねずみの顔のできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose and whiskers. Squeak!

Fun fact

ねずみは、十二支（じゅうにし）のいちばんさいしょの動物です。

The mouse (rat) is the first animal of the Chinese zodiac.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
mouseねずみ
round丸い
whiskersひげ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Mouse Face for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 6 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 “ねずみ”. 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.