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 (81–90)
How to fold tsukimi dango (paper craft)
Moon-viewing dango are essential sweets for the autumn full-moon night.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold both sides up toward the center line.
Align the tip with the bottom corner, fold, and gently puff it out to form the dango.
A small slit with scissors is also a key step.
Fold the corners to shape the dango into a round form.
Finally, make the stand for the dango, attach the dango on top, and you’re done.
Try making these with children as the full-moon night approaches!
Silver grass for moon viewing
Here’s how to make pampas grass, an essential decoration for the night of the Harvest Moon.
Fold the origami paper in half horizontally twice.
Cut off about a quarter of the width with scissors, then open the paper.
Starting from a corner, roll the paper diagonally.
Secure the handle area with tape, and you’re done.
The key is to roll it tightly so there are no gaps.
Pampas grass symbolizes wishes for a good harvest, and its leaves are also believed to ward off evil.
Give it a try and enjoy the autumn atmosphere!
Origami dragonfly using scissors
Let’s make a dragonfly—often seen in autumn—using origami.
Prepare origami paper, round stickers, and scissors.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.
Fold it down along the center line, then unfold to create crease lines.
Make the dragonfly’s body and use scissors to make small cuts—be careful not to cut too much.
Fold to form the wings and the body separately.
Finally, add the eyes with round stickers, and it’s complete! Give it a try.
Maron-chan with arms and legs
Let’s make Chestnut Maron-chan! Here are some ideas for a Maron-chan with arms and legs.
Autumn brings all kinds of nuts and seeds—acorns, horse chestnuts, pine cones, walnuts, and more.
Activities that help children learn about these natural treasures sound fun too, don’t they? This time, among the many kinds of nuts and seeds, why not make Chestnut Maron-chan out of origami? You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, one quarter-size sheet of origami paper, and a pen.
With arms and legs, Chestnut Maron-chan looks so cute!
Great for scissor practice too! Cosmos papercut (kirie)
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I’ll show you how to make simple yet bright and cute cosmos flowers.
Start with the front side of the origami facing up and fold it in half into a square twice.
Fold it into a triangle aligning the edges, then unfold both sides.
On the loose, flappy side, draw lines imagining the petals of a cosmos flower, and cut along them with scissors.
Open the origami and stick a yellow sticker in the center to finish.
If you make a bunch and decorate your room, it will instantly feel full of autumn! It’s also perfect for practicing scissor skills.
Please give it a try.
Maple leaves you can make from age 3
Here’s how to make a bright red maple leaf.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold both sides toward the center crease.
Fold the bottom corner up, flip it over, open the pocket section, and squash-fold it flat.
To form the maple leaf blades, gently pull out the leaf parts as you shape them.
If the pressure control is tricky, have an adult help.
Fold the stem of the maple leaf and adjust the shape to finish.
It also looks great using yellow or orange origami paper.
Crickets you can make from age 3
Let’s make an origami cricket, a creature kids love to find on walks.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper to get started.
Fold it into a triangle twice, then open up the pocket area as you unfold.
Fold both sides toward the center line, then open up the pocket area again as you unfold.
Shape the cricket’s body and legs by sharpening the tips as you fold.
By making crisp creases, you’ll end up with a cool, three-dimensional cricket that can stand.
Give it a try!
Chestnuts you can try from around age 3
Here’s an origami chestnut that even preschoolers can enjoy.
Fold the paper in half, then open it and fold the bottom edge up toward the center crease.
Flip the paper over and fold the top half along the line to form a triangle.
Fold the lower left and right corners up along the crease, then round the corners to finish.
Draw a face to create your own cute, original chestnut.
Display the finished chestnut indoors for autumn crafts or as wall decor to bring a sense of the season and add a charming touch.
Easy Ghost Origami Instructions
Here’s an origami ghost that’s perfect for autumn Halloween.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.
Then fold the left and right corners in toward the center line.
Tuck the loose, fluttery corner downwards.
Fold the whole piece toward the center line, then fold the tip downward to shape it into a ghost.
If you fold the bottom part of the ghost at an angle, it adds movement and makes a cute ghost.
Once it’s finished, draw a face and stick it on a Halloween bag or wand to enjoy!
Easy maple leaf origami instructions
We’ll show you how to fold a simple, irresistibly touchable, cute maple leaf.
Start by folding into a triangle and creasing, then fold both sides of the paper toward the center line to form the base of the maple leaf.
The key is to tuck the paper in so that it puffs up slightly.
As you fold, match the height of the maple leaf’s lobes, keeping the left-right balance in mind.
Since some parts will get thicker as layers overlap, fold those sections slowly and carefully.
You might also enjoy gluing the finished maple leaves onto poster board to create a maple tree!