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 (101–110)
grapes
Let’s make a hanging grape decoration to celebrate autumn using ring chains.
Prepare the origami paper by cutting it into long, thin strips ahead of time.
For five-year-olds, give them origami with guide lines drawn so they can cut it themselves.
From the left, connect three columns of rings so they form 4, 6, and 4 rings vertically.
Then, thread another strip of origami through the top ring of each column to gather them into a single bunch of grapes.
Make several grape bunches, string them onto a cord, and your hanging grape decoration is complete.
Adding leaves will make them look even more like grapes.
squirrel
A squirrel is a small animal with a fluffy tail and an adorable expression! It’s very cute, so it makes a fall motif that children will love.
The method is very simple: make the head and body separately, then attach them together at the end.
Finish by drawing the squirrel’s facial features, and you’re done! Making it in a basic brown gives it a nice seasonal feel, but you can also use your favorite color of origami paper to create a unique piece.
Let the children’s creativity lead the way and enjoy making it freely.
Pacific saury
Great for autumn crafts! Here’s a fun idea for making a Pacific saury (sanma).
You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, colored pencils, and scissors.
Sanma is a classic autumn fish that really captures the season’s appetite.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle, then unfold it and fold both sides toward the crease.
Next, fold one third inward, and repeat on the other side.
Make small cuts at the tip with scissors, fold it diagonally inward, then fold it outward.
Fold the opposite side toward the center, flip it over, and draw the pattern—done! Add details with colored pencils to make your sanma look even more realistic.
Super Mario Mushroom
Let’s make a cute, familiar item from the games! Here’s an idea for a Super Mario mushroom.
You’ll need origami paper in your favorite color, a white pen or white paper, and a black pen.
It’s a charming craft idea for a 3-year-old to make a Super Mario mushroom using origami! Use colored origami paper to create the mushroom, then draw the face and spots with white paper or a white pen.
Add the eyes and details with a black pen to make it look even more authentic! As you fold the origami and create this well-known game item, kids who love Mario are sure to be thrilled!
Goldfish with fluttering tail fins
This origami is a goldfish with fluttery, very glamorous tail fins.
It looks even cuter when combined with a heart-shaped origami, so be sure to make them as a set.
You’ll use two quarter-size pieces of origami paper to make the goldfish.
One piece is for the body, and the other is for the tail fin.
Once both are folded, glue them together.
For the eyes, use round stickers or similar.
After making the heart pocket, the back side of the goldfish can be inserted into the pocket—slide it in, and it’s complete.
[For 4-year-olds] Simple Origami Ideas to Enjoy in Autumn (111–120)
fly agaric
Here’s an idea for making a fly agaric mushroom that captures its distinctive features.
You will need red origami paper and white round stickers.
The fly agaric is a mushroom characterized by its red cap with white spots and it grows on the ground in broadleaf forests.
Although it looks attractive, it is poisonous, so be careful not to touch it carelessly if you see one.
Use the red origami paper to make the cap and add spots with the white round stickers.
Some steps are a bit tricky, so it’s safer to work together with a parent or teacher!
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.