What age is this origami Peach for?

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

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (pink and green). With plain pink paper, the leaf will be white No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “もも” (桃). 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 FoodOriginal

How to make an origami PeachももPeach

A pink peach with a little pointed top and green leaves at the bottom.

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (pink and green). With plain pink paper, the leaf will be white
Age 3+

How to fold

ピンクの面を上にして、下のかどを上へ折る（葉っぱ）
Start with the pink side up. Fold the bottom corner up. These are the leaves.
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
上と下の、左右のかどを、うしろへ折って、まるくする
Fold the upper and lower side corners behind to make it round.
上の先は、とがったままのこします。
できあがり！まん中に、上から下へ1本すじをかいたら、もものできあがり！
Finished! Draw a curved line down the middle, and your peach is finished!

Fun fact

昔話の「ももたろう」は、川から流れてきた大きなももから生まれた男の子のお話です。

In the Japanese folk tale "Momotaro", a boy is born from a giant peach floating down a river.

Origami English in this model

corner角
peachもも
leaf葉っぱ
softやわらかい
pinkピンク

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Peach for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (pink and green). With plain pink paper, the leaf will be white No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “もも” (桃). 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.