Simple Origami Ideas to Enjoy in Autumn (For 4-Year-Olds)
When summer ends and autumn arrives, we see a big increase in delicious seasonal foods, and there are major events like Halloween, too.
Here are some origami ideas with an autumn theme, designed for 4-year-olds.
We’re focusing on simple folds that are easy to make.
Through origami, children may broaden their interest and curiosity about seasonal foods that peak in autumn and the lives of autumn creatures.
If there are parts they don’t understand, it would be great if they could fold along with their teachers or discuss and proceed with friends—giving them chances to think and to learn the importance of helping one another.
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[For 4-year-olds] Simple Origami Ideas to Enjoy in Autumn (111–120)
Caricature Origami
This portrait origami is perfect for making crafts for Respect for the Aged Day in September.
Try creating designs inspired by grandpa’s and grandma’s faces! It also makes a great handmade present from children to their grandparents, so why not introduce it in childcare settings? The trickiest part when making the face is the ears.
Since they require some fine folding, take your time and make firm creases.
You can also tear a separate sheet of origami paper and paste it on for the hairstyle.
Finish by drawing in the facial features, and you’re done.
If you’re unsure what to make for Respect for the Aged Day, this easy, approachable portrait origami is highly recommended.
Three-dimensional mushrooms made by cutting
Enjoy a wide variety of variations! Here are ideas for making three-dimensional mushrooms by cutting and assembling paper.
You will need origami paper cut into quarter size, origami paper cut into eighth size, colored pens or round stickers, scissors, and glue or craft adhesive.
This is a project idea for three-year-olds to make using scissors! Let’s use origami paper to create 3D mushrooms.
If you draw faces or add decorations with colored pens and round stickers, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind mushroom! Be sure that a parent or teacher supervises when using scissors.
Mushrooms you can make with basic folding methods
Let’s make it using origami in your favorite colors and patterns! Here are some mushroom ideas you can create with basic folding techniques.
All you need is origami paper and colored pens.
This is a recommended activity for 3-year-olds to enjoy the world of origami! Using colorful origami and simple folds, try making cute mushrooms.
Draw faces with colored pens, and the mushrooms will transform into big smiles! Just by folding, your mushroom collection will grow and grow—before you know it, you might have a little mushroom village.
Mushroom-kun with arms and legs
Endless ways to customize! Here are some ideas for a mushroom character with arms and legs.
All you need is one sheet of white origami paper and one sheet of your favorite color cut into quarter size.
Let’s make a cute mushroom whose cap can pop on and off.
There’s a slightly tricky step in making the body, so it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.
It could also be fun to have the mushroom hold your favorite items! Another nice thing is that by adjusting the size of the origami paper, you can make the mushroom as big or small as you like.
An easy-to-make rabbit
Let me share an easy rabbit origami idea.
All you need is one 15 cm square sheet of origami paper and a pen or colored pencils.
The key point of this idea is that the steps are simple and easy to follow.
Because there are only a few steps, even children who aren’t confident with origami can try it without worry.
Once you finish, you can add a face or color it to give it more personality, making it a fun origami project.
Please give it a try and make a cute rabbit!
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.
finger fox (the hand gesture that mimics a fox)
Let’s try making a fox out of origami that you can use as a finger puppet.
Since we want it to fit on your finger, the key is not to fold it in the usual way, but to create an opening for your finger as you go.
Using a standard 15 cm square sheet makes it easier to fold, but you might also use smaller origami paper to better fit children’s fingers.
Once your fox is finished, draw on the eyes, nose, and whiskers.
Have fun playing together with your friends!
poisonous mushroom
Here’s an idea for making your own original poisonous mushrooms.
What you’ll need: one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color, glue or tape, pens or crayons, and round stickers.
It’s a fun idea that sparks children’s creativity and fills them with excitement! Use origami paper in any color you like to create your very own unique poisonous mushroom.
Draw bold patterns with pens or crayons, add mysterious hues with round stickers, and you’ll end up with mushrooms full of personality! Once you’ve made your captivating poisonous mushrooms, you’ll find it so much fun you won’t want to stop.
A self-supporting mushroom
Let’s decorate your room with mushrooms you’ve made! Here’s an idea for mushrooms that can stand on their own.
All you need are origami papers in your favorite colors and patterns, plus glue or tape runner.
The step where you open the origami’s pocket and fold it is a bit tricky, but it’s an important point! Since these standing mushrooms can be placed anywhere, they’ll make your room look cute and lively.
Fold origami in colors and patterns you love and make mushrooms that match your space! It also sounds fun to decorate them with pens or stickers.
ghost
Autumn is another perfect season to enjoy origami.
A great recommendation for this time of year is a ghost design.
The steps are simple: fold the paper into a basic shape and make a few adjustments to finish it.
The process is intuitive, so children will pick it up quickly.
Once you’re done folding, add a facial expression to the ghost to make it even more unique.
Displaying them around the room instantly boosts the Halloween mood in autumn and makes for a lovely decoration.
Why not create happy autumn memories together with your child?