What age is this origami TV for?

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

A TV with a white screen and a colored frame. You just fold the edges, so it is easy for beginners.

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

How to fold

上のふちを少し、下のふちを多めに折る
Fold the top edge down a little and the bottom edge up a bit more.
下のふちは、上の2ばいくらいのはばで折ります。
左右のふちを、少しだけ折る
Fold the left and right edges in a little.
4つの角を、うしろへ少し折る
Fold all four corners behind a little.
できあがり！アンテナとボタンをかいて、画面にすきな番組（ばんぐみ）の絵をかいたら、テレビのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the antenna and the buttons, then draw your favorite show on the screen. Your TV is finished!

How to play

画面にじぶんの顔をかいて、「ニュースです！」とアナウンサーごっこをしてみよう。

Draw your own face on the screen and pretend to be a news reporter!

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
TVテレビ
screen画面（がめん）
antennaアンテナ
show番組（ばんぐみ）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami TV for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “テレビ”. 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.