There's a reason the paper house is a childhood classic — it's one of the first things many of us ever fold, and it still feels like a tiny bit of magic when the walls and roof pop into shape.

This version is built for little hands: just six steps, big friendly arrows, and a finished house your kids can grab their crayons and make their own. It's the perfect five-minute craft for a quiet afternoon.

Here’s an easy origami house that is suitable for kids. They can also color and decorate the house once you’ve finished folding it.

STEP 1.

Fold and crease in the direction of the arrow.

STEP 2.

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

STEP 3.

Fold the paper along the dotted line in the direction of the arrow.

STEP 4.

Open the paper as shown to create a small pocket. Then flatten down the sides of the pocket.

STEP 5.

Open the paper as shown to create a small pocket. Then flatten down the sides of the pocket.

STEP 6.

Completion!