For 5-Year-Olds: Enjoy Autumn! Easy Origami Ideas

shimeji mushrooms

Simple way to make shimeji (beech mushrooms)

Let’s make it by pasting origami together! Here’s an idea for shimeji mushrooms.

All you need to prepare is brown origami paper and scissors.

Enjoy the excitement as if you’re creating a tiny mushroom forest! Shimeji mushrooms are characterized by clusters of small caps, and by steadily layering and attaching pieces of brown origami, you can complete a whole cluster of shimeji.

It’s fun to recreate their mysterious shape! Now, let’s make a shimeji forest with origami.

Nameko (a type of Japanese mushroom, also called Pholiota nameko)

[Origami] How to Make a Nameko (Mushroom) – Origami

Let’s make a cute, glossy nameko mushroom! Here are some origami ideas to create a nameko.

You’ll need brown origami paper, a black pen, and a white pen.

Use the brown paper to form the nameko’s round, smooth shape.

Nameko are small mushrooms with a slippery, glossy feel that makes them adorable.

Use the black and white pens to draw the shiny parts and the face to make it even cuter.

Folding origami together with a parent, teacher, or friends is a great way to cooperate and have fun!

matsutake (pine mushroom)

[Origami Instructions] Let’s fold a matsutake mushroom—an autumn delicacy—out of origami!

Let’s try making one with origami! Here’s an idea for a matsutake mushroom.

All you need is brown origami paper.

It’s a lovely activity that lets you play while learning about its features.

Matsutake mushrooms are known for their distinctive slender shape and their wonderfully fragrant cap.

In this idea, you’ll use brown paper to create the long, narrow stem and the rounded cap, capturing the iconic matsutake silhouette.

It’s simple yet true to the mushroom’s characteristics, so give it a try!

squirrel

[Autumn Origami] Easy! Cute Squirrel Folding Method / Animal Squirrel Decoration Origami 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.

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Pacific saury

[Origami] Pacific Saury – Easy Folding Instructions | How to Make It | Autumn Origami ♪

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

Easy Origami 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!

Halloween origami wreath

You often see wreaths around Christmastime.

It’s also a great idea to decorate with a Halloween-themed version of one.

You can even make it using only origami, so it’s perfect if you want the children to take the lead in a craft activity.

Another feature of this Halloween wreath is how easy it is to add originality.

Try placing a ghost in the center of the wreath, or a black cat—come up with whatever designs you like.

There are many folding instructions available online, so it’s a good idea to look those up as well.

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