What age is this origami Parakeet for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 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 “インコ”. 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 ParakeetインコParakeet

A parakeet with a white face and a long tail. It is quick to make from the kite base.

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

How to fold

左右のかどを合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half, left to right, and unfold.
下の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the two bottom edges to the center line.
まん中の線で、左半分をうしろへ折る
Fold the left half behind along the center line.
頭の上のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the top corner of the head behind a little.
少しかたむけて、えだにとまらせる
Tilt it a little, as if it is sitting on a branch.
できあがり！目とくちばしをかいたら、インコのできあがり。青や黄色の紙でも折ってみよう。
Finished! Draw the eyes and the beak, and your parakeet is done. Try blue or yellow paper, too!

Fun fact

インコの中には、人のことばをまねしておしゃべりするなかまもいます。

Some parakeets can copy the words people say.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Parakeet for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 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 “インコ”. 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.