What age is this origami Watermelon Slice for?

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

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of origami paper (red on one side, green on the other) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “すいか”. 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 Watermelon SliceすいかWatermelon Slice

A triangle slice of summer watermelon. Paper that is red on one side and green on the other makes the green rind.

3 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper (red on one side, green on the other)
Age 3+

How to fold

赤い面を上にして、下のふちを少し折り上げる（皮）
Start with the red side up. Fold the bottom edge up a little to make the rind.
上のまん中から、左右をななめにうしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind at a slant, from the top middle.
下のかどから、上のまん中に向かう線で折ります。
上の先と、下の2つのかどを、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the top point and the two bottom corners behind a little.
できあがり！黒いたねをかいたら、すいかのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the black seeds, and your watermelon slice is finished!

Fun fact

すいかは、およそ90％が水分です。暑い夏に体をひやしてくれるくだものです。

A watermelon is about 90% water. It is a fruit that helps cool your body on hot summer days.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
watermelonすいか
seedたね
rind（くだものの）皮
sliceひと切れ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Watermelon Slice for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of origami paper (red on one side, green on the other) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “すいか”. 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.