Easy Origami Whale: Step-by-Step Tutorial for Kids

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Introduction

Are you looking for an easy origami whale tutorial? This guide will show you how to make an origami whale step by step. It is perfect for kids and beginners who want to learn paper folding.

Difficulty Level

Level 1 (Very Easy)

Materials

  • 1 square sheet of paper (15 cm x 15 cm is best)
  • A flat table to fold on

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Place your square paper on the table like a diamond.

Place your square paper on the table like a diamond.

2.Make 2 creases.

Make 2 creases

3.Fold the bottom to the center crease.

Fold the bottom to the center crease

4.Fold the top to the center crease.

Fold the top to the center crease

5.Fold the left corner over to meet the right corner.

Fold the left corner over to meet the right corner

6.Put your finger in the bottom pocket, and fold it to meet the center crease.

Put your finger in the bottom pocket, and fold it to meet the center crease

7.Put your finger in the top pocket, and fold it to meet the center crease.

Put your finger in the top pocket, and fold it to meet the center crease

8.Fold the top layer to the left.

Fold the top layer to the left

9.Fold the left corner to the right.

Fold the left corner to the right

10.Fold the bottom corner up a little bit.

Fold the bottom corner up a little bit

11.Fold the top corner down a little bit.

Fold the top corner down a little bit

12.Fold the bottom half up.

Fold the bottom half up

13.Fold the fin down. (Do the same on the back.)

Fold the fin down (Do the same on the back)

14.Fold the right corner up and back a little bit.

Fold the right corner up and back a little bit.

Tips for Kids

  • Make your folds slowly and carefully.
  • Press the edges firmly with your fingernail.
  • Try using blue paper to make it look real.

Fun Fact

Whales are the biggest animals on Earth, but they breathe air just like us!

Conclusion

Great job on making your paper whale! You are now a true paper artist. If you enjoyed this project, you should try making other models in the Sea Creatures category next.

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