What age is this origami Penguin for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “ペンギン”. 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 PenguinペンギンPenguin

A penguin with a white belly. Start with the colored side up, and the folded part shows the white side.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、左右をうしろへ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the sides behind.
上がせまく、下が少し広くなるように、ななめに折ります。
下のかどを上へ折って、白いおなかをつくる
Fold the bottom corner up to make the white belly.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
白い三角の先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the tip of the white triangle behind.
できあがり！目とくちばし、黄色い足をかいたら、ペンギンのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the beak and the feet. Your penguin is ready!

Fun fact

ペンギンは空を飛べない鳥ですが、海の中をとても速く泳ぎます。

Penguins are birds that cannot fly, but they swim very fast in the sea.

Origami English in this model

corner角
colored side色の面（表）
triangle三角形
penguinペンギン
bellyおなか
beakくちばし

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Penguin for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “ペンギン”. 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.