What age is this origami Sprout 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?

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 “ふたば” (双葉). 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 SproutふたばSprout

A tiny sprout with two leaves, just out of the seed. It is folded like a heart, with the leaves spread out.

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、たて半分に折って折りすじをつける
Start with the white side up. Fold in half from side to side and unfold.
上のかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold the top corner down to the center.
下のかどを、上のふちに合わせて折る
Fold the bottom corner up to the top edge.
下のふちを、下のまん中からななめ上へ折る（2まいの葉っぱ）
Fold the bottom edges up at an angle from the middle of the bottom to make the leaves.
まん中の線より少し外がわに向くように。
できあがり！くきと土をかいたら、ふたばのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the stem and some soil, and your sprout is finished!

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sprout 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?: 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 “ふたば” (双葉). 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.