[Childcare] For 5-year-olds! Autumn craft ideas [Part 2]
Autumn is full of fun events for children, like Halloween, sports festivals, and field trips.
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas that are perfect for the fall season.
Because the weather is pleasant in autumn, there are more chances to go for walks and collect acorns and fallen leaves.
We’re sharing lots of craft ideas that use these wonderful gifts from nature, as well as ideas you can use for events—so be sure to give them a try!
Because the children’s pieces are treated as works of art, we use the term “制作 (seisaku)” in the text to mean “creation/work.”
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[Childcare] For 5-Year-Olds! Autumn Craft Ideas [Part 2] (1–10)
Newspaper print stamp Halloween pumpkin
These Halloween pumpkins made with newspaper stamps are perfect for October crafts! First, sketch a pumpkin shape on construction paper, fold it in half, and cut it out.
Next, layer it over black construction paper and temporarily tape the top to hold it in place.
Dab paint onto a balled-up piece of newspaper and stamp it on.
The colors pop more if you don’t dilute the paint with water, so give it a try! To finish, add motifs like a pumpkin face, bats, or ghosts.
Cutting out the pumpkin can be a bit tricky, but it will spark a 5-year-old’s imagination—so encourage them to give it a try!
Pop-out roasted sweet potato
A unique craft idea features a roasted sweet potato popping out from a campfire.
You can make the mechanism using two paper cups and twine.
Since the mechanism involves making holes, it’s best for the teacher to handle that part.
The children can draw campfires and roasted sweet potatoes on the cups, or cut and create them with origami! It’s really fun to pull the string and see a piping hot sweet potato pop out from the campfire, and the kids will likely be absorbed in playing with it.
You can also stack three or more paper cups, or adapt the design with seasonal motifs for even more fun!
jack-o’-lantern
How about an origami jack-o’-lantern for five-year-olds who are ready to try more and more things? It’s also great for Halloween origami projects and decorations at daycare or kindergarten! No difficult techniques needed—let’s try a three-tiered ghost pumpkin.
The more added value it has, the greater the sense of accomplishment when they finish, don’t you think? It’s also wonderful for nurturing imagination since kids can freely draw their favorite pumpkin faces! Plus, you can make a little hat with smaller origami paper and embellish it for an extra-cute finish.
[Childcare] For 5-year-olds! Autumn Craft Ideas [Part 2] (11–20)
Tear and paint! The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Here’s a painting idea inspired by the butterfly from the popular picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
First, tear newspaper into thin strips and color them with paint.
You can use any colors, but since the butterfly in The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very vibrant, using a variety of colors will help capture the look.
Once the paint is dry, stick the strips onto a backing sheet to form butterfly wings, and attach the body and eye pieces as well.
Finally, add decorative pieces made from silver paper to finish.
There aren’t too many parts, so be sure to have the kids help with the cutting.
acorn
Here’s an idea for making acorns, a symbol of autumn, with origami.
Use the white underside of the paper to recreate the acorn’s shine and cap.
Folding a brown sheet into an acorn shape is simple—perfect for making with kids! By changing the fold width, you can create long, slender acorns or round ones, so have fun customizing them.
The finished pieces can be displayed as-is, or used for wall decorations or teaching materials.
Enjoy the results together with children and make the most of autumn.
owl
Let’s fold a cute, fluffy-looking owl in origami, like one you might spot in an autumn forest.
Use the back side of the paper for the white area around the eyes, and the front color to show the owl’s pattern.
You can make it with a single-color sheet in your favorite hue, but using patterned origami paper will give you a uniquely charming owl with a different look.
For the eyes, try round stickers or draw them in with crayons, and decorate the belly with stickers or crayons too to complete your adorable owl!
Fluffy Yarn Monster
Here’s a craft idea for making a cute monster out of yarn.
Prepare some yarn and wrap it around the hand opposite your dominant hand.
Once you’ve wrapped enough so that you can’t see your skin, slide the yarn off your hand and tie the bundle tightly with a piece of yarn about 10 cm long.
Make sure to knot it securely so it doesn’t come undone.
If it’s hard to do alone, have an adult help.
Cut into the two loops created by tying the bundle—insert scissors into each loop and snip to open the rings.
After both sides are cut, fluff and trim the yarn so it forms a round shape, cutting off any excess with scissors.
Finally, attach eye parts and you’re done! Once you get the hang of it, try using multiple colors of yarn to make a colorful monster.