What age is this origami Long-tailed Tit for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of black or dark brown origami paper (white on the back) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “シマエナガ”. 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 Long-tailed TitシマエナガLong-tailed Tit

A tiny, round, snow-white bird called the "snow fairy" in Japan. The white back of the paper becomes its face and belly.

4 steps
about 5 min
1 sheet of black or dark brown origami paper (white on the back)
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、左と右のかどを合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Start white side up. Fold in half, left to right, and unfold.
下の2つのふちを、まん中の線の近くまで折る（つばさとしっぽ）
Fold the two lower edges in, close to the center line. These become the wings and tail.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る（頭をまるく）
Fold the top corner behind to round the head.
左右のかどを、うしろへ折る（まるい体）
Fold the side corners behind to make the round body.
できあがり！小さな黒い目と、ちょこんとしたくちばしをかいたら、シマエナガのできあがり！
Finished! Draw two small black eyes and a tiny beak. Your long-tailed tit is finished!

Fun fact

シマエナガは北海道にすむ小鳥。体はとても小さく、しっぽを入れても14センチほどです。

This little bird lives in Hokkaido. It is only about 14 cm long, even with its long tail.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Long-tailed Tit for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of black or dark brown origami paper (white on the back) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “シマエナガ”. 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.