[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!
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[Childcare] Recommended for 3-year-olds! Easy-to-make autumn origami craft ideas (91–100)
chestnut
We’d like to introduce an easy origami chestnut—a favorite autumn treat—that even small children can fold.
The steps are simple, and the key point is to make clear creases and fold the spiky burr part of the chestnut.
Fold the paper up from the bottom, and carefully shape the edges to create the chestnut’s rounded form.
Once it’s finished, you can add round stickers for eyes and draw a mouth and cheeks with colored pens to make your own original chestnut.
Choosing origami paper in your child’s favorite colors might make the crafting even more fun.
sweet potato
When autumn comes, it starts to feel like the perfect season for roasted sweet potatoes, doesn’t it? If you make this roasted sweet potato craft, it’s likely to spark the kids’ interest too.
The folding method is very simple: fold toward the center, then the key is to fold each of the four corners into triangles.
Fold another sheet of origami the same way to serve as the inside, and for the outer skin, tear it in half by hand—then you’ve got a piping-hot looking sweet potato.
It’s also recommended to read a picture book or sing songs about roasted sweet potatoes first to build up the image before making it.
owl
Owls have round faces and big eyes, and their “hoo-hoo” call is also a trademark, isn’t it? We’ll make an owl with origami, and the steps are simple, so it’s highly recommended even for three-year-olds.
The key is to fold the corners of the paper while looking at the shapes to form the owl’s face and body.
Once you’re done, use a felt-tip pen or round stickers to draw the face and complete a cute owl.
It might also be fun to change the color of the origami to create different kinds of owls.
Fluffy, warm roasted sweet potato
Fluffy roasted sweet potatoes are a perfect origami craft for kids, letting them experience the change of seasons.
Prepare two sheets of origami paper.
Cut one sheet diagonally by hand to make the skin.
With the other sheet, wrap tissue or something you can puff up to give volume to the sweet potato’s inside.
Once you glue the outer skin and the inside together, it’s done.
It’s also great to draw patterns with crayons.
Using the finished sweet potatoes for pretend play sounds fun, too.
Grapes made by crumpling origami paper
When you think of a quintessential autumn fruit with thin skin and a wonderfully juicy flavor, grapes come to mind, right? For this origami craft, you slice a toilet paper roll into rings and use them to represent grape berries.
The key is to stuff each ring with crumpled, balled-up origami paper.
Once you attach the clusters, you’ll have delicious-looking, three-dimensional grapes.
Using colorful paper inside can make them even cuter.
Turning it into a 3D seasonal wall display is also recommended to spark children’s interest and curiosity about autumn foods.
shiitake mushroom
Maitake mushrooms are packed with nutrients, and their flavor and texture are so appealing.
The key to this maitake origami is folding the four corners of the paper to make creases, shaping it into the mushroom’s long, diamond-like form.
Once you’re done, try drawing a face with colored pens or crayons.
It would be great to display them on an autumn-themed wall with paper fall leaves, and to spark interest in mushrooms by looking at mushroom field guides or picture books.
It’s also good fine-motor practice, so be sure to enjoy origami together with the children.
jack-o’-lantern
A Halloween classic! Here are some jack-o’-lantern ideas.
First, fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle.
Open it up, and with the crease running horizontally, place the paper in front of you.
Fold two edges on either the left or right side in toward the center crease.
Then fold the tip of the remaining triangular section inward about halfway.
Fold both corners of the triangle inward, and on the opposite pointed side, fold it up so that a little corner peeks out, then fold that corner back slightly to finish.
Draw a face with a pen to complete your jack-o’-lantern!
bear
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Kids will be delighted when a bear’s face is finished using just one sheet of origami paper, right? With this bear origami, the key is to fold it into a triangle to make the base shape, then fold the corners to create the outline of the bear’s face.
Adjust the outline while checking the face shape, and you’ll end up with a cute bear.
For the eyes, nose, and mouth, use round stickers or a felt-tip pen as you like.
It’s also fun to make a parent-and-cub pair with smaller origami, or to use gold or silver paper to create a slightly special bear.
Halloween candy
How about making a candy out of origami—perfect for a Halloween event? Fold the paper into a triangle twice to make crease lines, then open it up and fold the two opposite corners toward the center.
Next, align the edges with the center crease and fold the same way once more.
Fold the remaining two corners toward the center, unfold them, and then fold the corners inward into triangles to fill in the white areas.
From here the steps get a bit more detailed, but as you firmly press your creases, you’ll create the candy section and the twisted wrapper ends.
Put it in a little bag to make a gift, or use it as a part for a Halloween wall decoration!
witch’s hat
Let’s make that triangular hat that’s a witch’s trademark! Fold the origami paper into a triangle to make a crease, then open it and reposition the paper so the crease runs horizontally.
Fold two edges on either the left or right side up to the crease, then tuck the remaining triangular section inward.
Fold up the base of the tucked triangle by about 1 centimeter, and repeat the same fold about three more times.
Glue along the folded-up section to finish the witch’s hat! It’s a versatile craft with handy tips for making and a perfect item to use as a Halloween decoration!
In conclusion
We introduced fall origami ideas that three-year-olds can enjoy. Many of them evoke the feeling of autumn, making them great for rainy days and indoor childcare. It’s also a lovely idea to set a common theme, let children choose their favorite colored paper, and display the finished origami around the room. Drawing animal faces with pens or colored pencils and using the creations for pretend play also sounds fun. Moving their fingers can help train concentration and thinking skills, so be sure to give these origami activities a try.