What age is this origami Sandwich 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 green origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “サンドイッチ”. 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 SandwichサンドイッチSandwich

A triangle sandwich with green lettuce peeking out from the bread. Fold the corner a little short of the other corner.

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of green origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

緑の面を上にして、上のかどを、下のかどの少し手前まで折る
Start with the green side up. Fold the top corner down, stopping a little before the bottom corner.
白いところがパン、ふちにのこる緑がレタスになります。
3つのかどを、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the three corners behind a little.
向きをかえる
Turn it upside down.
できあがり！レタスのところに、赤いトマトや黄色いたまごをかきたしたら、サンドイッチのできあがり！
Finished! Draw red tomato or yellow egg next to the lettuce, and your sandwich is finished!

How to play

いくつも作って、ピクニックのおべんとうごっこをしよう。

Make several and play picnic lunch.

Fun fact

サンドイッチという名前は、イギリスのサンドイッチ伯爵という人の名前から来たといわれています。

The sandwich is said to be named after the Earl of Sandwich, a nobleman in England.

Origami English in this model

corner角
sandwichサンドイッチ
breadパン
lettuceレタス
picnicピクニック

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sandwich 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 green origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “サンドイッチ”. 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.