What age is this origami Smartphone 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?

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 “スマホ”. 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 SmartphoneスマホSmartphone

A smartphone with a white screen. Just three folds make a phone that is perfect for pretend play.

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

How to fold

上と下のふちを、少しだけ折る
Fold the top and bottom edges in a little.
1cm くらいのはばで折ります。色のふちになります。
左右を、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind.
左右のはしを、うらのまん中に合わせて折ります。白い面が画面になります。
4つの角を、うしろへ少し折る
Fold all four corners behind a little.
できあがり！画面にアプリの絵をかいたら、スマホのできあがり！
Finished! Draw some apps on the screen, and your smartphone is finished!

How to play

画面に、ゲームや時計（とけい）、友だちの顔をかいて、でんわごっこをしよう。「もしもし！」

Draw games, a clock or your friends on the screen and play phone calls. "Hello!"

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
phoneでんわ
screen画面（がめん）
callでんわをかける
appアプリ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Smartphone 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?: 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 “スマホ”. 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.