What age is this origami Squirrel Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 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 “りす”. 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 Squirrel FaceりすSquirrel Face

A squirrel face with tall pointy ears and white cheeks.

7 steps
about 7 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上のかどを下へ折って、三角にする
Fold the top corner down to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、下のかどに合わせて折る
Fold the side corners down to the bottom corner.
かどの先を上へ折って、長い耳をつくる
Fold the tips up to make tall ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
下のかどを1まいだけ、上へ折る
Fold the bottom corner of the top layer up.
白いところの先を、下へ折る
Fold the tip of the white part down.
白いほっぺが2つできます。
上と下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom corners behind.
できあがり！目と鼻をかいて、どんぐりを持たせたら、りすのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the nose and an acorn to hold. Your squirrel is ready!

Fun fact

りすは、秋にどんぐりなどの木の実を土にうめて、冬の食べものにします。

In autumn, squirrels bury nuts like acorns in the ground to eat in winter.

Origami English in this model

corner角
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
triangle三角形
squirrelりす
acornどんぐり
nut木の実

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Squirrel Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 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 “りす”. 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.