What age is this origami Jumbo Newspaper Plane for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

one page of newspaper (half of a double page) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのジャンボひこうき” (新聞紙のジャンボ紙飛行機). 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 a Jumbo Newspaper PlaneしんぶんしのジャンボひこうきJumbo Newspaper Plane

A jumbo paper airplane folded from one page of newspaper, with wings more than 30 cm (1 ft) wide. The tip is folded back to make a blunt nose.

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9 steps
about 5 min
one page of newspaper (half of a double page)
Age 5+

How to fold

上下半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from top to bottom and unfold.
右の2つの角を、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the two right corners to the center line.
ななめのふちを、もう一度まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the slanted edges to the center line again.
とがった先を、左へ少し折りかえす
Fold the sharp tip back to the left a little.
先がまるくなって、ぶつかってもいたくありません。前が重くなって、まっすぐ飛びます。
まん中の線で、うしろへ半分に折る（山折り）
Mountain fold in half along the center line.
手前の1まいを、下のふちから少し上の所で下へ折って、つばさをつくる
Fold the top layer down, a little above the bottom edge, to make a wing.
どう体（下の細い所）の高さが、前からうしろまで同じになるように折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
こちらも同じようにつばさを折る
Fold the other wing the same way.
つばさを広げて、前から見て「T」の形にする
Open the wings so the plane makes a "T" shape from the front.
できあがり！つばさを左右に広げて、前から見て「T」の形にしたら、できあがり！新聞紙はやわらかいので、折り目を指で強くなぞっておくと、よく飛びます。
Finished! Open the wings so the plane looks like a "T" from the front. Newspaper is soft, so press every crease hard with your finger. Then it flies better!

How to play

大きいので、公園や体育館など広い所で飛ばそう。どう体を持って、少し上に向けて、ゆっくり前へ押し出すように投げます。はなはまるくしてありますが、人に向けて投げないでね。

It is big, so fly it in a wide place like a park or a gym. Hold the body, point the nose a little up, and push it gently forward. The nose is blunt, but never throw it at people.

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Jumbo Newspaper Plane for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: one page of newspaper (half of a double page) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのジャンボひこうき” (新聞紙のジャンボ紙飛行機). 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.