What age is this origami Polar Bear Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 5 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 “しろくま”. 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 Polar Bear FaceしろくまPolar Bear Face

A polar bear face with small round ears. Use light blue or white paper.

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

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the tips up and out to make the ears.
耳の先が、上のかどより少し外に出るように折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
左右と下のかどを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the side corners and the bottom corner behind a little.
耳の先を、うしろへ少し折って丸くする
Fold the tips of the ears behind to round them.
できあがり！目と、大きな黒いはなをかいたら、しろくまのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes and a big black nose. Your polar bear is ready!

Fun fact

しろくまの毛は白く見えますが、はだは黒い色をしています。

Polar bears have white-looking fur, but their skin is black.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
polar bearしろくま
snow雪
ice氷

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Polar Bear Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 5 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 “しろくま”. 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.