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

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.

For 5-Year-Olds: Enjoy Autumn! Easy Origami Ideas (21–30)

Great for moon viewing! Pampas grass origami

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Great for moon viewing! Pampas grass origami

Perfect for the Night of the Thirteenth Moon! Want to make pampas grass with origami? Prepare a 15×7.5 cm sheet of origami paper.

First, fold it in half lengthwise, matching the top and bottom edges—repeat this step three times to make a long, narrow strip.

Next, place the paper vertically, fold it in half top to bottom, and crease well.

Cut a vertical slit along one of the existing fold lines on either the left or right.

Then, take the top of the bundle that’s separated by the slit and fold it 90 degrees to the right.

Open the base to give the ears some dimension, then change the angle and fold the remaining sections diagonally.

Offset the overlapping ears and adjust the shape, and your pampas grass is complete.

Cute dragonfly origami

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Cute dragonfly origami

Let’s make a red dragonfly out of origami, which you often see in November.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper and make the body and wings as separate parts.

For the body, fold the paper horizontally toward the center in half three times to shape it.

For the wings, make a crease by folding in half, then fold both sides toward the center line and round the corners by folding them in.

Finally, apply glue to the entire body piece, sandwich the wings in between, and press to attach—done! The steps are simple, so this is a recommended folding project for preschool-aged children.

Give it a try!

[For Ages 5] Enjoy Autumn! Easy Origami Idea Collection (31–40)

Cute little squirrel!

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Cute little squirrel!

A squirrel you can make from a single sheet of origami—also great for November wall displays—is a perfect craft for preschoolers.

Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold up the left and right sides to form a cup shape.

After folding down the tip of the paper, create the squirrel’s belly.

For the tail, make horizontal snips into the flappy triangular part of the paper.

Be careful not to cut all the way through.

Draw the face to finish.

To give the tail a fluffy look, you might curl it with a ballpoint pen to add some movement.

Cute! Horsetail Origami

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Cute! Horsetail Origami

Let’s make a cute horsetail (tsukushi) using 15×7.5 cm origami paper.

First, place the white side of the paper facing up and fold it into a square by bringing the top and bottom edges together.

Open it once the crease is made, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the crease.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees to the right and turn it over, then fold the top and bottom edges inward to make it into thirds.

Create the hakama (pleated trousers) look by making two step folds (valley–mountain) on the white section, then fold the top and bottom inward toward the center.

At this point, it’s easier if you squash-fold the right corner into a triangle.

Finally, fold all four corners of the brown section inward, and you’re done.

Ginkgo hanging ornament

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Ginkgo hanging ornament

Ginkgo decorations, which are very popular as autumn ornaments, add a warm touch to any room.

Prepare origami paper, string, double-sided tape, and a stapler, then let’s get started.

Fold the origami paper in half horizontally three times, aligning with the center line, then unfold it completely.

Flip the paper front and back as you make an accordion fold.

Trim the corners to create a rounded shape, fold it in half toward the center, and staple the bottom.

Finally, stick the center together with double-sided tape to finish.

Attach them to a string to make hanging garlands, or decorate walls and other spaces—have fun creating!

Recommended for walls too! How to fold a ginkgo leaf

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Recommended for walls too! How to fold a ginkgo leaf

Around November, when autumn deepens, the autumn leaves are at their most beautiful.

It’s also a great time to enjoy the foliage with children by folding origami.

This ginkgo leaf can be made with just one sheet of origami paper.

First, fold the paper into a triangle twice to create crease lines.

Fold both sides toward the center line, then fold the bottom tip upward to form the ginkgo shape.

The key is to use your fingertips to make crisp, firm creases.

Using brightly colored paper like orange or yellow will let you create a lovely, large ginkgo tree.

A cute autumn tree made of origami

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A cute autumn tree made of origami

Let’s make a simple autumn tree using origami.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper and create separate parts for the leaves and the trunk.

For the leaves, fold into triangles and squares, pressing firmly with your fingers to set crisp creases.

Following the creases, fold everything inward as if tucking it inside.

If it’s difficult, have an adult help.

Once you shape the corners into leaf-like points, the leaf section is complete.

For the trunk, fold along the center line to create a three-dimensional shape.

Attach the leaves and trunk together to finish.

It’s also nice to use different paper colors for a more autumnal look.