What age is this origami Paper Airplane (Dart) for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “かみひこうき” (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.

★First Fold Toys & GamesTraditional

How to make a Paper Airplane (Dart)かみひこうきPaper Airplane (Dart)

A classic pointy paper airplane that flies fast and straight. Made from one sheet of A4 paper.

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9 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine)
Age 3+

How to fold

たて半分に折って、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 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.
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.
先が右になるように向きをかえる
Rotate it so the nose points to the right.
手前の1まいを、下のふちから 2.5cm くらいの所で下へ折って、つばさをつくる
Fold the top layer down about 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the bottom edge to make a wing.
どう体（下のほそい所）の高さは、先から後ろまで同じにします。
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.
つばさを広げる
Open the wings.
ほんとうは、どう体を下にして、つばさが水平になるくらいまで広げます。
できあがり！つばさを左右に広げて、上から見て「T」の形にしたら、できあがり！
Finished! Open the wings so the plane looks like a "T" from the front. Your dart is ready to fly!

How to play

下の「どう体」を指でつまんで、少し上に向けて、まっすぐ前へ「スッ」と押し出すように投げます。強く投げすぎないのがコツ。人に向けて投げないでね。

Hold the body underneath, point the nose a little up, and push the plane straight forward. Do not throw too hard, and never throw it at people.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Paper Airplane (Dart) for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “かみひこうき” (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.