Even 1-year-olds will be captivated! A collection of craft ideas to enjoy the art-filled autumn
When it comes to autumn crafts, there are tons of ideas you can enjoy with children! This time, we’ve gathered autumn craft ideas you can do together with one-year-olds.
From colorful autumn leaves made with newspaper stamping, to grapes made by rolling up tissue paper, to moon-viewing dumplings made from air-dry clay—these are all projects that let you feel the season while having fun.
You can nurture your child’s sensitivity and create wonderful memories at the same time.
We’ll introduce autumn craft ideas perfect for childcare settings or for parents and children to try together! Because we feature ideas that nurture children’s free expression, we use the term “seisaku (制作: creation/production)” in the text.
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Even 1-year-olds are captivated! A collection of craft ideas to enjoy the autumn of art (1–10)
Tissue paper mushroom
Let’s make colorful and cute mushrooms using tissue paper! First, cut out a large mushroom stem (stipe) from construction paper.
Depending on the children’s ages, the teacher can prepare these in advance.
Next, have the children choose their favorite colors of tissue paper and crumple them into small balls.
Once they’ve made enough, place the balls on a sheet of plastic wrap and wrap them up while shaping them into a mushroom cap.
When it’s done, attach it to the construction paper stem to finish! If you like, draw a face on the stem for extra fun.
Grapes with stickers
When it comes to autumn fruits, grapes are a must, right? So, how about making grapes as an autumn craft? Beforehand, have an adult cut grape shapes and branches out of construction paper and glue them together.
Then let the children stick round stickers or circles cut from construction paper on top to complete the grapes.
The process of peeling and sticking the stickers helps train their fine motor skills.
Having a few types of stickers ready makes it fun for the children to choose, and it also creates a more vibrant finish if you use the crafts for wall decorations.
A tree made of fallen leaves
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October means autumn, and autumn means the season of falling leaves.
In this season when walks are especially fun, here’s a craft recommended for three-year-olds.
You’ll need a tree illustration drawn on construction paper, some fallen leaves, and glue.
Simply stick the leaves you collected during your walk onto any part of the tree illustration, and you’re done! It’s very simple, but this activity is great because children can enjoy their walk while interacting with natural autumn materials and create a tree they like.
For older kindergarteners, it might be fun to draw the tree illustration themselves.
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Grape craft

As grapes become delicious in this season, try incorporating grape-themed crafts into your September activities and enjoy both the appetites and the arts of autumn! There are many ways to make grape crafts, so adjust the content according to the children’s ages.
For example, you can create a bunch of grapes by rolling thin strips of paper into coils and combining them, or by randomly combining thin rings made from origami paper.
Make leaves and tree trunks as well, and put them together.
These are perfect for wall decorations too, so make plenty and turn your room into a grape vineyard!
Autumn leaves made using aluminum foil

Feel the autumn season indoors! Here’s a craft idea for creating fall foliage using aluminum foil.
All you need is aluminum foil, paint, and A4 paper.
In this activity, you crumple the foil and use it as a stamp to apply paint.
The unique texture of the foil and the fun of coloring will capture children’s interest while helping develop their fine motor skills.
You can also use a child’s handprint for the tree trunk, making it a keepsake that reflects their growth.
It’s a project that lets you enjoy autumn vibes while exploring how colors blend.
Changing the size of the foil or how tightly you crumple it will affect how the paint goes on, which makes it even more fun.
Give it a try!
Fallen leaves made with a coffee filter

Let’s use coffee filters to make and play with autumn leaves! First, dampen the coffee filter.
Using a spray bottle to mist it all over makes it easy.
With the filter fully moistened, load a brush with paint and apply it on top.
Even if the color isn’t perfectly even, having variations in tone actually makes the leaves look more realistic.
Once the paint is dry, cut out leaf shapes.
Adding creases to the leaves gives them a three-dimensional look and makes them appear more realistic when displayed, so it’s highly recommended.
A crown of fallen leaves

Your very own special item! Here’s how to make a crown from fallen leaves.
You will need A4 paper, glue, scissors, tape, and a stapler.
Feel the essence of autumn as you use colorful fallen leaves to create a crown that’s uniquely yours! By collecting leaves and sticking them on, children can develop fine motor skills and creativity.
Making it together with parents or teachers also deepens communication and lets you enjoy the fun of teamwork.
The materials are easy to find around you, so it’s simple to get started—another big plus.
Put on your finished crown and enjoy autumn! Be sure to try this activity to create wonderful autumn memories.



