What age is this origami Bread Slice for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of brown origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “しょくパン” (食パン). 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 Bread SliceしょくパンBread Slice

A slice of bread with a brown crust and a soft white middle. Just fold the edges in a little.

5 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of brown origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、左右のふちを少しだけ折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the left and right edges in a little.
色のところが、パンのみみになります。
上と下のふちも、少しだけ折る
Fold the top and bottom edges in a little too.
上の2つのかどを、三角に折る
Fold the two top corners in to make triangles.
パンの上の、まるい山になります。
三角の先を、うしろへ折って、すきまにかくす
Fold the tips of the triangles under, between the layers.
ななめのふちにも、みみがのこります。
下の2つのかどを、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the two bottom corners behind a little.
できあがり！しょくパンのできあがり！バターやジャムをかいて、トーストにしてもいいね。
Finished! Your slice of bread is finished! Draw butter or jam on it to make toast.

Fun fact

パンのまわりの茶色いところを、日本語で「みみ」といいます。英語では crust（クラスト）です。

The brown edge of bread is called the crust. In Japanese, it is called "mimi", which means "ears"!

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
white side白い面（裏）
triangle三角形
breadパン
crustパンのみみ
toastトースト
sliceうすく切った1まい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Bread Slice for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of brown origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “しょくパン” (食パン). 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.