What age is this origami Square Glider for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 5 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 “しかくひこうき” (四角い紙飛行機). 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.

★★Easy Toys & GamesTraditional

How to make an origami Square GliderしかくひこうきSquare Glider

A paper airplane with square wings and no pointy nose. Its heavy front edge helps it glide slowly and straight.

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9 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of A4 paper (copy paper is fine)
Age 5+

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.
上のふちを、2cm くらい下へ折る
Fold the top edge down about 2 cm.
さらに2回、くるくると下へ折る
Roll it down two more times.
前のふちが重くなるほど、まっすぐ飛びます。
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 front points to the right.
手前の1まいを、下のふちから 2cm くらいの所で下へ折って、つばさをつくる
Fold the top layer down about 2 cm above the bottom edge to make a wing.
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、まっすぐにととのえたら、できあがり！
Finished! Open the wings and make them flat and even. Your square glider is ready!

How to play

どう体を持って、まっすぐ前へ、そっと押し出すように投げます。下がってしまうときは、つばさのうしろのはしを、ほんの少し上に曲げてみよう。人に向けて投げないでね。

Hold the body and gently push the plane straight forward. If it dives, bend the back edges of the wings up just a little. Never throw it at people.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Square Glider for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 5 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 “しかくひこうき” (四角い紙飛行機). 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.