What age is this origami Train 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 “でんしゃ” (電車). 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 TrainでんしゃTrain

The front of a train. The white bands become the destination sign and the bumper.

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

How to fold

上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る（行き先の帯）
Fold the top edge down a little to make the destination sign.
下のふちを、少しだけ上へ折る（バンパー）
Fold the bottom edge up a little to make the bumper.
左右のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind.
はしから 1.5cm くらいの所で折ります。
上の2つの角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the two top corners behind.
まるい屋根（やね）の形になります。
できあがり！まどとライトをかいたら、でんしゃのできあがり！上の白い帯に、行き先を書いてみよう。
Finished! Draw the windows and the lights, and your train is finished! Write where it is going on the white band at the top.

How to play

すきな電車の色の紙で作ってみよう。行き先に、じぶんの町の駅の名前を書くとたのしいよ。

Use paper in the color of your favorite train. Write the name of a station in your town on the sign!

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
train電車（でんしゃ）
station駅（えき）
headlightヘッドライト
track線路（せんろ）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Train 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 “でんしゃ” (電車). 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.