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 (11–20)
Japanese pampas grass

Here’s an easy and cute way to fold pampas grass that’s perfect for autumn moon-viewing! Even four-year-olds can make it.
All you need is one sheet of yellow origami paper cut in half.
First, fold it vertically into a thin strip by folding three times.
Then fold it in half vertically to make a center crease.
We’ll make the pampas plumes at the top.
Use scissors to make thin vertical cuts halfway down, then offset and layer the strips so that the white side shows alternately—and you’re done! It’s great for an autumn wall display, so try making it with the kids.
Halloween bat

Perfect for the Halloween season! Here’s an easy bat origami that a 4-year-old can make.
All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.
First, fold the paper into a square to make a crease.
Fold it in half to add another crease, then fold it into a triangle to create diagonal creases.
Follow the crease lines and fold in order.
Toward the end the folds get smaller, so please help your child with any tricky parts.
Once the bat is finished, draw a face with a pen.
If you used black origami paper, use a white pen to draw.
It’s also cute to make them in different colors or use Halloween-patterned origami paper.
maple leaves

Let’s make bright red autumn maple leaves with origami.
However, folding a maple leaf from a single sheet is quite challenging.
That’s why I recommend a method that uses two sheets of origami paper.
Fold them into a vertical piece and a horizontal piece, then glue the two together at the end to complete it.
The vertical piece involves many broad, simple folds, while the horizontal piece includes some slightly more complex, tucked-in folds, so take care with that.
That said, if an adult helps with the tricky parts, it should be an enjoyable activity.
shiitake mushroom

Here’s how to fold a shiitake mushroom that even 4-year-olds can easily make.
You’ll need one sheet of origami paper and a pen.
First, fold the paper into quarters, then unfold it and fold each corner toward the center.
Next, fold each corner to meet the outer line.
Open it up, fold along the outer line, and then once more fold each corner to meet the outer line.
Finally, flip it over and fold it up to the middle.
Your shiitake mushroom is complete! After that, draw any face you like with a pen.
It also looks cute if you make a basket out of construction paper and stick it on.
It’s very easy, so give it a try!
pear

Here’s an easy pear origami project recommended for four-year-olds.
Materials: one 15 cm sheet of origami paper, one green and one brown sheet of origami paper (each 3.5 cm × 3.5 cm), glue, and a pen.
First, make the pear with the large sheet.
Fold it into quarters, then fold it into thirds.
Unfold, bring two sides toward the center along the creases, and press together.
Fold the edges to shape it like a pear.
Fold a leaf from the green paper and a stem from the brown paper.
Finally, glue the three parts together and draw a face on the pear with the pen to finish!
Cat message card

How about folding a cute black cat out of origami that will stand out at Halloween events? If you stick a piece of white origami under the cat’s yellow, glowing eyes on the black base, it can double as a message card.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle.
Fold one side toward the center and cut off the other side.
Next, fold so that it sticks out slightly past the center, then fold up the bottom section to adjust it into a cat shape.
Cut the separated piece of origami into a circle, and with the white side facing forward, paste it on to complete your message card.
Make sure the ears are stylishly sharp and upright!
autumn foliage

Here’s a super cute autumn origami tree that’s perfect for 4-year-olds.
You’ll need two sheets of origami paper and some glue.
First, fold diagonally both ways to make creases.
Fold the top and bottom corners toward the center.
Fold the right side diagonally toward the center.
Fold the opposite corner just a little, and the tree is done! Use the other sheet to fold the trunk, then glue them together to finish.
Make them in different colors and line them up for a beautiful fall foliage display.
They’re perfect for wall decorations, so give it a try!
red dragonfly

This is an origami dragonfly you can spot during walks or in the playground in autumn.
Use one sheet of red origami paper for the body and half a sheet of white paper for the wings.
First, fold the red paper into a triangle, unfold it, and fold the bottom section up to meet the center line.
After tucking in the bottom slightly, fold it up to the center line two more times.
Then tuck a white section into a triangle to form the head.
For the wings, fold the white paper in half, make small cuts, and create four wings.
Combine the body and wings, draw the eyes, and it’s complete.
Through origami, we also hope to deepen children’s interest in living creatures in nature.
mushroom

Mushrooms with cute shapes are a perfect motif to make together with children! If you’re looking for a September craft, try making this autumn-themed project with origami.
The basic method is very simple, so even young children can work on it with a teacher.
You can also add patterns to the mushroom caps with pens, stamps, or stickers to suit the children’s ages.
Once they get the hang of it, you can make lots of them and enjoy pretend play, too!
three-dimensional grapes

Here’s how to fold 3D grapes! It’s recommended for 4-year-olds.
You’ll need eight sheets of purple origami paper, one sheet of green origami paper, and glue.
First, let’s make the grapes with the purple paper.
Crease the purple paper, then use the creases to fold it into a triangle.
Finally, puff it up like a little balloon to make one grape.
Make eight of these.
Adults can help with the tricky parts.
Next, fold the stem with the green paper.
This part is easy—just scrunch and fold it by hand.
Then glue the grapes and the stem together, and you’re done!


