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[Preschool] Recommended for 3-year-olds! Easy-to-make fall origami craft ideas

Autumn brings many foods at their peak, and there are fun events like moon-viewing and Halloween.

Children in daycare and kindergarten are also eagerly looking forward to the fall festivities.

So this time, we’re introducing origami ideas with an autumn theme that are perfect for 3-year-olds! Many of them are easy to make with simple steps, and we feature a variety of types—like foods and animals—so children can broaden their interests as they fold.

Find your favorite origami and enjoy the feeling of autumn indoors!

[Childcare] Recommended for 3-year-olds! Easy-to-make autumn origami craft ideas (61–70)

Cute squirrel

Easy origami squirrel folding! Cute enough for a 3-year-old to make♪
Cute squirrel

Let’s make an adorable squirrel using two sheets of origami paper.

First, fold the first sheet in half into a triangle and open it, then slightly fold the corners along the crease.

Flip it over and fold up the opposite corner as well.

Fold both side corners up toward the center.

Fold each of the two top corners inward toward the center to make the ears, and slightly fold the face and mouth areas inward to make them rounded—this completes the face.

Next, fold the second sheet in half into a triangle, open it, and fold both side corners inward to meet the center crease.

Fold the two bottom corners toward the center too.

Fold the whole piece in half, offset slightly, then tuck in the bottom corners to round the shape—this completes the body.

Finally, glue the face and body together and draw the squirrel’s face, and you’re done!

A rabbit folded from two sheets of origami paper

Easy! How to fold an origami bunny | Moon-viewing craft for ages 2 and up — Origami Bunny
A rabbit folded from two sheets of origami paper

Rabbits are often depicted together with moon viewing because the white patterns on the moon are said to resemble a rabbit pounding mochi.

Let’s make such a rabbit using two sheets of origami paper.

First, fold the first sheet into a triangle twice, then open the triangle and fold it into a square.

Next, fold down the top single layer in half.

Flip it over and repeat the same steps.

Fold both ears toward the center, then fold the tip of one ear outward to finish the face.

Now take the second sheet of origami, fold it into a triangle in half, and open it.

Fold all four edges inward along the crease to form a diamond shape.

Fold the bottom part up, then fold it slightly back down.

Fold the top part inward as well, then fold everything in half to complete the body.

Finally, glue the face and body together and draw the face to complete your rabbit!

three-dimensional bagworm

[Origami] Bagworm – Easy folding method, how to make a 3D version, autumn origami that kids as young as 3 can make, instructions children can follow, origami for September, October, and November [Origami]
three-dimensional bagworm

Here’s an autumn-themed bagworm craft that captures the feeling of the season.

Prepare three sheets of origami paper and let’s get started.

For the bagworm’s face, fold one sheet into a triangle to make a crease.

Open it, then fold the corners toward the center line.

Fold again along the creases and flip it over.

Match the corners to shape the bagworm’s face.

For the “mino” (the bag/casing), the key is opening the mouth of the pouch.

If it’s difficult, have an adult help.

Make two of these in the same way, then glue them together to complete the bag/casing.

Finally, glue the casing and the body together to finish.

Draw a face to create your own cute, original bagworm.

Maple leaves you can make from age 3

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Maple leaves you can make from age 3

Here’s how to make a bright red maple leaf.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold both sides toward the center crease.

Fold the bottom corner up, flip it over, open the pocket section, and squash-fold it flat.

To form the maple leaf blades, gently pull out the leaf parts as you shape them.

If the pressure control is tricky, have an adult help.

Fold the stem of the maple leaf and adjust the shape to finish.

It also looks great using yellow or orange origami paper.

Easy and cute pampas grass origami method

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Easy and cute pampas grass origami method

The Japanese pampas grass that signals the arrival of autumn in Japan has a deep charm, doesn’t it? Let’s try making pampas grass with origami.

First, cut your origami paper into a quarter-sized rectangle, fold it in half twice to make a long, narrow shape, then fold it in half once more.

Open it back up to the state where it has been folded in half once from the original.

Along that center crease you just made, use scissors to cut a slit up to the middle.

Fold it in half again, and then, starting from the slitted section, offset each layer sideways as you fold them one by one.

Finally, adjust the shape so the white and colored sections alternate when viewed, and you’re done.

Please use this as a guide and display it next to your moon-viewing dumplings!

Easy acorn

How to make an origami acorn ⭐ An easy folding tutorial that even children like 3-year-olds and kindergarteners can try ⭐ Perfect for autumn or September–October decorations ⭐ With voice commentary |
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.

Mushroom chopstick rest

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Mushroom chopstick rest

Make your mushroom-themed table even more festive! Here are some ideas for mushroom chopstick rests.

All you need is 9-cm square origami paper.

Fold the 9-cm squares into mushroom shapes and display them on the table as chopstick rests.

Just having handmade mushroom chopstick rests can make mealtime more fun! Since you’ll be using small 9-cm origami paper, it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.

Until you get used to the folding steps, we recommend starting with 15-cm square origami paper.