Easy Origami Goldfish Step-by-Step for Kids

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Introduction

Let us learn how to make an easy origami goldfish! This pretty paper goldfish is perfect for kids and beginners. It is very simple and takes just a few minutes.

Difficulty Level

Level 1 (Very Easy)

Materials

  • 1 square paper (15 x 15 cm recommended)
  • Marker
  • Flat surface

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Place your paper on the table.

Place your paper on the table

2.Fold the paper in half by matching the bottom corner to the top.

Fold the paper in half by matching the bottom corner to the top

3.Fold it to the left.

Fold it to the left

4.Open it all the way up.

Open it all the way up

5.Fold the bottom left corner to the middle.

Fold the bottom left corner to the middle

6.Fold the top left corner to the middle.

Fold the top left corner to the middle

7.Turn it over.

Turn it over

8.Fold the bottom right corner to the middle.

Fold the bottom right corner to the middle

9.Fold the top right corner to the middle

Fold the top right corner to the middle

10.Open the top-left corner.

Open the top-left corner

11.Fold the top left to the middle.

Fold the top left to the middle

12.Open the bottom-left corner.

Open the bottom-left corner

13.Fold the bottom left to the middle.

Fold the bottom left to the middle

14.Fold the white square in half to the right.

Fold the white square in half to the right

15.Turn it over.

Turn it over

16.Draw the eyes and gills with a marker.

Draw the eyes and gills with a marker

Tips for Kids

  • Make folds slowly and carefully
  • Press edges firmly
  • Ask for help if needed

Fun Fact

Goldfish have been kept as pets for more than one thousand years!

Conclusion

You did a great job! Your paper goldfish looks amazing. Now you can draw some eyes on it. You can also try making other fun things in the fish category. Try making an easy origami shark next!

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