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

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

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 (91–100)

Halloween candy

[Origami] Halloween Candy – Easy folding method; autumn origami that kids can make from age 3; child-friendly instructions; October origami [Origami]

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!

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witch’s hat

[Origami] Halloween Hat - Easy Folding Method - Autumn Origami Kids Can Make from Age 3 - How to Make for Children - October Origami [Origami]

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!

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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.