What age is this origami Newspaper Hat for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of newspaper (half of a full spread). A4 paper makes a doll-size hat No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのぼうし” (新聞紙の帽子). 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 Toys & GamesTraditional

How to make a Newspaper HatしんぶんしのぼうしNewspaper Hat

A real hat you can wear, folded from newspaper. A classic model with a pointy top.

7 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of newspaper (half of a full spread). A4 paper makes a doll-size hat
Age 3+

How to fold

上のふちを下のふちに合わせて、半分に折る
Fold in half from top to bottom.
左右半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
上の2つの角を、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the top corners down to the center line.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のふちを1まいだけ、上へ折る
Fold the bottom edge of the top layer up.
うらの三角の下のはしと、同じ高さで折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
こちらも、下のふちを上へ折る
Fold the other bottom edge up the same way.
できあがり！下のすきまを広げて、頭にかぶったら、できあがり！絵をかいたり、シールをはったりしてかざろう。
Finished! Open the gap at the bottom and put it on your head. Decorate it with drawings or stickers!

How to play

みんなでかぶって、パーティーやパレードごっこをしよう。この形のぼうしは、「ふね」の作品のスタートにもなります。

Wear them together for a party or a parade. This hat is also the starting point for the paper boat.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
center line中心線
hatぼうし
newspaperしんぶん
brim（ぼうしの）つば・ふち
wear身につける・かぶる

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Newspaper Hat for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of newspaper (half of a full spread). A4 paper makes a doll-size hat No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “しんぶんしのぼうし” (新聞紙の帽子). 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.