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

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Autumn is the season when everything changes dramatically, with plenty of delicious foods and fun events like Halloween.

How about enjoying origami with an autumn theme as part of your crafts? In this article, we introduce autumn-themed origami ideas for five-year-olds.

We share various folding ideas, from tasty foods to cute animals, so combining different designs is also recommended.

Have fun making them while chatting about seasonal foods and Halloween stories.

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dragonfly

[Autumn Origami] How to Fold a Dragonfly with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Dragonfly Tutorial

dragonfly

Seeing dragonflies dance in the autumn sky is exciting, isn’t it? Let’s try folding dragonflies with colorful origami.

If you choose light colors for the wings and darker colors for the body, they’ll look quite realistic.

While folding with children, you can enjoy conversations like, “What colors are dragonflies?” and “What shape do they have?” Once the origami dragonflies are finished, it’s nice to stick them on windows or walls to enjoy an autumn atmosphere.

It will surely spark the kids’ imaginations.

How about spending a lovely time feeling the season through origami?

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jack-o’-lantern

[Halloween Origami] How to Make a 3-Tier Pumpkin Tower

jack-o'-lantern

How about an origami jack-o’-lantern for five-year-olds who are ready to try more and more things? It’s also great for Halloween origami projects and decorations at daycare or kindergarten! No difficult techniques needed—let’s try a three-tiered ghost pumpkin.

The more added value it has, the greater the sense of accomplishment when they finish, don’t you think? It’s also wonderful for nurturing imagination since kids can freely draw their favorite pumpkin faces! Plus, you can make a little hat with smaller origami paper and embellish it for an extra-cute finish.

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Monster Balloon

[Origami] Halloween Monster Balloon 🎃 Halloween Monster Origami

Monster Balloon

Let’s make monsters by customizing the traditional origami balloon! The balloon’s simple folding steps are perfect even for five-year-olds.

Before inflating it, attach parts to turn it into your favorite monsters—like a jack-o’-lantern, a mummy, or a black cat.

Once you blow it up, your cute, round monster balloon is complete! You can bounce it with your hands, use it as a Halloween garland decoration, or add it to treat bags.

Why not enjoy a fun Halloween crafting session together as a parent and child?

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In conclusion

We introduced some origami ideas to enjoy in autumn.

By the time children are five, you’ll start to see them taking on folding methods that once seemed a bit difficult, and the range of things they can make really expands.

Try various origami ideas and have a great time!