What age is this origami Sun for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “たいよう” (太陽). 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 Seasons & HolidaysOriginal

How to make an origami SunたいようSun

A shining sun. Folding the corners back out makes the pointy rays.

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、たてと横に半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Start with the white side up. Fold in half both ways and unfold to make creases.
4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
かどの先を、外へ折りかえす
Fold each point back out so it sticks out past the edge.
先が、ふちから少し出るように折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
できあがり！にこにこの顔をかいたら、たいようのできあがり！
Finished! Draw a happy face, and your sun is finished!

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Sun for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “たいよう” (太陽). 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.