Basic origami forms are the basis on which a variety of models are created. Some with minimal addition of folds, and some go so far from the “base” that it’s impossible to even keep them away! In addition, many of the simplest basic origami shapes serve as the basis for folding more complex basic shapes. Here we present six of the simplest basic shapes available for preschool children to fold:
Basic origami shape “Triangle” Triangle
Basic origami form “Kite”
Basic origami form “Pancake”
Basic form of origami “Book”
Basic form of origami “Door”
Basic origami shape “House”
Basic origami shape “Triangle” for children from 4 years old.
The simplest form. We bend a square sheet of paper diagonally. Kids accept this explanation well: we make a “scarf” out of a “handkerchief.” To fold neatly, we connect the opposite corners, hold them with the finger of one hand, and smooth out the fold with the other hand.
Based on the basic “Triangle” shape, you can make it with kids, for example, or a model and
Basic origami form “Kite” for children from 4 years old
First, fold the basic triangle shape and unfold it. We have the intended diagonal.
Connect the sides of the triangle to this line and the basic “Kite” shape is ready. 
Based on this basic form, you can make a modular model
Basic form of origami “Pancake” for children from 5 years old
First fold the square diagonally in one direction. Let's unfold it and fold it into another one. Let's expand the square again. We get two diagonals outlined by folds.
The intersection of the diagonals is the center of our square. Bend all the corners of the square towards the center.
This is the basic pancake shape.
Basic form of origami “Book” for children from 4 years old
A very simple form - just bend the square in half.
Basic form of origami “Door” for children from 5 years old
Fold the square in half and unfold it.
Bend the edges of the sheet to the intended center line. This is the basic "Door" shape
Basic form of origami “House” for children from 6 years old
This is the most complex of the basic forms presented here. 
Fold the square in half, connecting the top and bottom sides of the square.
Fold the resulting rectangle in half and unfold it. We get the center line outlined by the fold.
Bend both sides of the rectangle to this line. 
Now the most difficult part of the model remains. On one side, take the topmost layer of paper with the fingers of your right hand and begin to unfold it from the center.
We hold the model with our left hand so that the remaining layers of paper remain in place. When we completely bend the paper, a triangle roof will form on top. Let's smooth it out with our finger. Let's repeat the same on the other side. The result was a house with two “entrances”. 
You can use the basic origami shape “House” to create.
More complex basic origami shapes: square, double triangle, fish, bird and catamaran can be found in the article
To read the diagrams correctly and easily, get acquainted with. But keep in mind that these symbols are intended primarily for you. Children are ready to get acquainted with the elements of these signs only after seven years, and they will be able to “read” diagrams fully no earlier than 10-12 years, when their abstract logical thinking is formed.
Hello to all tinkerers! flying crafts! Today we will tell you How even the smallest ones can make a paper kite. The proposed model is well suited for the first steps in designing flying aircraft. You just need to prepare all the necessary materials and tools, and also follow all the instructions step by step.
Materials for constructing a paper kite
To create paper kite We will need, in fact, a sheet of thin or thick paper, strong thread, ribbon for the tail, tape, scissors, a spool of thread (it can be made from cardboard), a stationery knife, as well as colored pencils or felt-tip pens for coloring.
Craft materials
Making a paper kite
To create the body, we need a square sheet of thick paper, which we first fold diagonally.
Then, turn the corner of the sheet towards the central bend
Figure 1
and do the same on the other side.
We unfold the workpiece, as in the figure below, and bend the corners marked with arrows to the sides.
Figure 2
We make holes in the places marked with circles in the figure.
Figure 3
Paper kite body - READY.
Now you need to make a bridle, i.e. thread a strong thread through the holes and tie it to the body of the kite.
Figure 4
The bridle should reach halfway to the body.
Figure 5
For strength, tape the tied bridle with tape.
In the middle of the bridle (mandatory condition) we make a loop.
Figure 6
We proceed to creating a tail from a ribbon 2-3 cm wide and 4-5 meters long.
Figure 7
You can attach a paper bow to the end of the ribbon, which will stabilize the flight of the kite.
Figure 8
If you don't have a spool of thread, you can make one from thick corrugated cardboard.
Figure 9
Draw a coil diagram on it, cut it out, color it for beauty. Wind 20-30 meters of silk thread onto a spool, and tie two to its end (they will be used to fasten it to the bridle on the snake).
Goals:
- To increase the interest of preschoolers in designing using the origami technique.
- Teach children to construct a kite out of paper using a step-by-step map.
- Strengthen your skills in decorating finished crafts.
- Develop vocabulary and expressiveness of speech.
Equipment: surgical card, squares of colored paper, paper scraps, multi-colored threads, scissors, glue.
Lesson for the preparatory group on design using the origami technique (origami circle)
Topic: "Kite"
Progress of the lesson
1. Organic moment
Guys, today we came to our workshop to design. What are we going to design? Listen to a poem by Sergei Mikhalkov.
(S. Mikhalkov’s poem “Kite” is read to the children)
(pictures of a kite are shown)
- So guys, what does it take to make a kite? (paper, wood chips, glue).
What kind of weather should the weather be like for a kite to fly into the sky? (windy)
That's right, today we will construct a kite out of paper and fly it into the clouds.
(an operational map and a sample of a kite glued to the depicted cloudy sky are displayed)
Here is a step-by-step map for constructing a kite, let's try to figure it out. What shape of paper do we need? (square)
What should you do with it first? (roll diagonally).
What then? (turn to the diagonal, the sides that are adjacent to each other).
- Well done! And to decorate the resulting kites, we will take colored pencils, colored paper and multi-colored threads for the tail.
Physical education minute
We cut paper, cut it (movement according to the poem test)
We crumple paper, crumple
We glue paper, glue
And we take it to the exhibition.
Children construct their own kite using a step-by-step map.
- Well, guys, we have finished our crafts. You made some wonderful kites. How did we make them? Who will tell?
“Now let’s launch them into the clouds, like the boy from the poem.”
). Today we will tell you what the main basic origami shapes.
The basis of any schemes origami, simple or complex, there are certain initial forms, a kind of blanks, from which the folding of the figures begins. Knowing the basic shapes, you can come up with an origami figure yourself that will become a work of art.
Knowledge of the basics is also necessary in order not to overload the diagrams (especially for complex figures) with additional steps of the same type.
Any origami figure consists of square sheets of a certain size (you choose the size at your discretion, unless otherwise indicated in the diagram). All basic forms at the initial stage are formed the same way. From a triangle, basic shapes such as double “triangle”, “pancake”, “fish”, “kite” are obtained. From a square they make a double square, a “bird” and a “frog”. From the rectangular “book” shape, “house”, “door” and “catamaran” are obtained.
Simple basic origami shapes "triangle" and "double triangle"
“Triangle” is the easiest shape to fold. The square sheet is folded diagonally. To do this, arrange the square in a diamond shape and lower the top corner, aligning it with the bottom corner. You can bend it either “mountain” or “valley” (carefully study the diagrams). You should end up with an isosceles triangle.
"Double triangle" - has two triangular planes and is made from a simple basic triangle shape. Fold (i.e. bend, then straighten) the square sheet along two diagonals and turn it over. Then, matching the top and bottom sides, fold the square in half. Pressing on the middle of the square, bend the side triangles inward. Swap the triangles by flipping the shape. The double triangle can also be made in reverse order. First, bend the square in half, turn it over to the other side, and then bend it diagonally. All that remains is to fold the sides inward and down.
Basic origami pancake shape
Basic form of origami - damn
Fold the square sheet in half along two diagonals. In turn, fold each corner towards the center so that they touch.
Basic origami kite shape
Basic origami shapes - kite
Having arranged a square sheet of paper in a diamond shape, mark a line by bending and straightening it diagonally into a “valley” (fold-fold). It remains to fold the sides from the top of the corner to the diagonal line.
Basic fish shape
The basic shape of origami is a fish.
This form is made from the basic form "". First, bend the square along two diagonals. Then fold the top sides to the center fold line. Do the same with the bottom part, using a “kite” shape in both cases. Pinch the side corners by folding them in half along the diagonal line. Bend the corners upward, thereby closing the figure along the lines of the diamond away from you. Lift the bottom corner up and flip the shape over.
Basic frog shape
The basic shape of origami is a frog.
Basic form of origami_frog Fig. 2
Made from the basic “double triangle” figure. Fold one of the corners, aligning the bottom side with the fold line. Fold the corner over again, now aligning the side with the fold line. You will end up with a pocket that needs to be opened and flattened. Aligning the lower sides with the fold line, bend the middle part. Raise the bottom corner along the marked lines. All these actions must be done with each corner. Then fold the raised corners down on each plane and flip over. Raise the corners in four planes. As you already understood, all of the above basic shapes come from a simple basic triangle shape. Let's look at the basic shapes based on the square.
Simple basic square shape
The basic shape of origami is a square
Fold a square sheet of paper diagonally to form a triangle, which must be bent “valley” to the right. Then bend the top corner “mountain” to the left. Turn over and repeat the procedure, i.e. first make a “valley” fold, then a “mountain” fold.
Basic double square shape
The basic shape of origami is a double square.
Fold a square sheet of paper diagonally, matching opposite corners. Turn the sheet over and fold the square in half twice, matching the opposite sides. Then fold the paper along the marked lines in the direction of the folds. To do this, bend the side squares inward, folding them in half and lowering the upper part downwards from you. You will end up with two visible square planes.
Basic bird shape
The basic shape of origami is a bird
Perform the basic double square shape. Then fold the product, lowering the sides from the opening corner to the fold line. Bend the side parts of the product inward. Bend the closed “blind” corner and repeat the same on the other side. All that remains is to raise the lower corners up.
Simple basic book and door shapes
Basic origami shapes - book and door
“Book” - fold a square sheet of paper in half, aligning the sides.
“Door” - to divide a square piece of paper into two equal parts and determine the center, fold it in half (a simple basic “book” shape). Fold the sides one by one to the fold line.
Basic shape "house"
The basic shape of origami is a house
Fold a square sheet of paper into a “book” shape. Aligning the short sides, bend the resulting rectangle in half. Fold the sides (“door”) to the marked center line. Then you need to open and flatten the side pockets on both sides.
Basic shape "catamaran"
The basic form of origami is a catamaran
Fold the basic "door" shape. Then turn it over and fold it in half. The next step is to fold the bottom part. Aligning the top sides with the sides that rise from the middle, it is necessary to open and flatten the resulting pockets. Pull the bottom corners to the sides. Turn over and bend the product, aligning the bottom and top sides. By opening the pockets, we get a kind of double (or catamaran).
