A collection of fall origami ideas recommended for 2-year-olds! Make them easily and enjoy autumn!
Many of you are probably looking for autumn origami that you can enjoy with two-year-olds! So here, we’ll introduce easy projects like “two folds” and “three folds,” where you simply fold the paper into triangles or squares.
It’s full of autumn motifs that tend to catch children’s interest, such as mushrooms, maple leaves, and ginkgo leaves.
There’s no need to fold perfectly.
Focus on getting familiar with origami, and have fun finishing with glue and stickers! Move those little fingers together with an adult and find your favorite creations.
A collection of fall origami ideas recommended for 2-year-olds! Enjoy autumn with easy crafts! (1–10)
Chestnuts that can be tried from around age 2
Here’s an origami chestnut that even two-year-olds can enjoy.
Fold the paper in half, then open it and fold the bottom up toward the center crease.
Flip the paper over and fold the top half down along the line to make a triangle.
Fold the bottom left and right corners up along the crease, then round the corners to finish.
Draw a face to create your own cute, original chestnut.
The finished chestnuts make adorable autumn crafts and can be displayed on walls to bring a seasonal touch to your room.
Perfect for autumn! How to fold a mushroom (origami)
When it comes to autumn flavors, mushrooms are a classic! Let me show you how to make a mushroom using just one sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper in half into a rectangle, then fold it in half again to make a square.
Unfold it completely, then fold two corners toward the center.
Flip it over and fold the bottom half upward.
Flip it back, tuck the left and right sides inward, then fold the whole piece in half.
Fold down only the white section, then tuck the white part inside to finish.
For the mushroom cap, tuck in the corners to round the shape overall.
It might look cute if you draw some patterns on it, too!
Maron-chan with arms and legs
Let’s make Chestnut Maron-chan! Here are some ideas for a Maron-chan with arms and legs.
Autumn brings all kinds of nuts and seeds—acorns, horse chestnuts, pine cones, walnuts, and more.
Activities that help children learn about these natural treasures sound fun too, don’t they? This time, among the many kinds of nuts and seeds, why not make Chestnut Maron-chan out of origami? You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, one quarter-size sheet of origami paper, and a pen.
With arms and legs, Chestnut Maron-chan looks so cute!
Easy acorn
In autumn, you often see children picking up acorns on their walks.
Let’s make the acorns children love using origami.
Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.
Open it, then fold the corners toward the center line, and fold toward the center line two more times.
Gently guide the children to fold slowly and carefully.
Flip it over, fold the left and right sides in about one-third each to form the acorn shape.
Slightly fold the tip into a small triangle to round it off, and it’s done.
It also sounds fun to make them in different colors of origami paper.
Cute little fox
Let’s make a fox out of origami—a creature that often appears in fairy tales and folk stories set in autumn.
This time, we’ll use two sheets of origami paper.
First, fold the first sheet into a triangle.
Lift and fold only the top layer at the largest corner so that a small white part shows.
Turn it over, then fold both side corners up toward the center to form the ears.
Draw the eyes with a pen.
Next, fold the second sheet into a triangle, then fold it in half again, slightly offset.
Finally, glue the face piece from the first sheet to the body piece from the second sheet, and you’re done.
There aren’t many steps, and it’s very easy to make, so give it a try!
Autumn Bento and Feast
These are autumn bento and feast crafts that are great for a two-year-old’s first origami.
This activity helps kids practice folding origami into triangles and squares! Place the origami paper face down on the table, match the corners, and fold as if you’re “ironing” with your fingers.
It’s okay if it isn’t perfect—what matters is sharing the fun of origami.
After folding the paper into triangles or squares, glue on torn-paper pieces to create a bento or a feast.
With a bit of creativity, you can make tasty-looking dishes like rice balls, tomatoes, and boiled eggs.
A ghost that breaks in five tries
Even spooky-looking ghosts turn cute when you make them with origami! Here’s a ghost you can create with just five folds.
It’s perfect for two-year-olds who are getting a bit used to origami, so why not give it a try? It might be tricky for a two-year-old to fold neatly, so it’s fine for an adult to help.
At the end, add eyes, a mouth, and hands to give it a personal touch.
It’s also great for Halloween wall decorations or hanging ornaments, so be sure to use it!
mushroom
Origami mushrooms are brimming with autumn charm.
They’re perfect to make with three-year-olds, too.
With simple steps, adorable mushroom faces take shape.
If you decorate the walls or ceiling with the finished mushrooms, the room will be wrapped in an autumn atmosphere.
Making them together also becomes a chance to develop new fine motor skills.
Talking about mushroom names, characteristics, and ways to eat them during the activity will spark the children’s curiosity even more.
It’s a lovely activity that lets you enjoy creating while feeling the autumn nature.
Apple
You can easily make a fall-themed apple with origami.
First, fold the paper in half twice to create a cross-shaped crease.
Unfold it, then fold the two bottom corners in to meet at the center.
Next, fold the top edge down so it aligns with the horizontal center crease.
Fold the two top corners inward so their tips meet the center crease, and then fold the new left and right corners inward to align with the corners you just folded to the center.
Finally, fold the bottom corner up so it sits between the center crease and the bottom edge—this completes the apple shape.
Add a stem and a leaf if you like, and enjoy!
Mushroom made from a single sheet of origami paper
Here’s an idea for making a mushroom out of a single sheet of origami paper.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color, plus round stickers or a pen.
It’s a fun, exciting idea that’s perfect for food education too! Just fold a sheet of origami paper simply to create a cute mushroom.
Add patterns with round stickers or a pen to give it even more personality.
It’s easy to do, so it’s great for 3-year-olds! Try making them with friends or classmates and aim for a pretend mushroom-picking game.
Even kids who didn’t like mushrooms might feel more familiar with them through origami—and maybe even want to try eating them.