Even 1-year-olds will be captivated! A collection of craft ideas to enjoy the art-filled autumn

Moon Viewing with the Raccoon Dog and the Dragonfly

Wall decorations for moon viewing are perfect for autumn when the Harvest Moon (Jūgoya) arrives! Prepare parts like pampas grass, moon-viewing dumplings, dragonflies, and the moon, and create a moon-viewing scene on the wall.

If you want to make a display that children will love, be sure to add animal motifs like raccoon dogs (tanuki) and rabbits! Teachers can prepare the pieces in advance, and then have the children stick them on or draw the facial features to complete it together.

It’s also a great idea to read a picture book and explain, “This is what moon viewing means.”

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Autumn-colored owls with bleed painting and handprints

Here’s a fall-themed owl craft idea that lets you preserve children’s handprints.

Use diluted paint to cover a sheet of white drawing paper.

Once the whole surface is painted and has dried, cut it into the shape of an owl.

After attaching the eyes and beak pieces, add the handprints on the left and right to create the wings.

Finally, attach the feet pieces to complete the owl.

Using paint in brown tones will give it an autumn feel.

It’s a great craft idea that will become a memorable keepsake for a 2-year-old.

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The smeared moon and the footprint-shaped rabbit

This is a cute craft idea that uses a paper plate as the moon and children’s footprints as rabbits.

First, take the children’s footprints on black construction paper and draw the rabbits’ ears and faces.

After wiping their feet clean, have them make the moon using yellow paint.

Encourage them to spread the paint over the surface with their hands or fingers.

If you put the plate and paint in a sealable bag, you can keep things mess-free.

Once the moon is finished, glue it onto the background and add pampas grass and rice dumplings to complete the scene.

It’s also a great idea for an autumn wall decoration.

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Autumn foliage made with bubble-wrap stamps

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How about this for an autumn wall display? The kids had a blast working on it 😂✨ Popping with bubble wrap...?! 🫣🔥#Childcare Crafting　#Wall CreationNursery teacher / Childcare worker#IWantToConnectWithChildcareWorkers#Autumn leaves　

♬ Love Lee – AKMU (악뮤)

In autumn, leaves change in a gradient from yellow to red and orange—it’s so beautiful, isn’t it? For this craft, wrap bubble wrap around a toilet paper roll or a small plastic bottle and secure it with a rubber band.

Your pom-pom stamp is ready.

Using a pre-made tree, dip the pom-pom stamp in paint and create autumn foliage.

Try expressing it with a variety of colors.

For children aged three and up, it’s also recommended to let them start by cutting out the tree with scissors.

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Swaying Bagworm Wreath

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🐶 @buchiko_hoiku ◂◂◂◂ Check out my other posts, too 🌼 Thank you so much for all the likes 🩷 Hi there! I’m Buchiko, a flower-paper lover 🐶 lol This time I’m bringing you another cute autumn wreath using tissue paper 🫶🏻 Have fun crumpling or tearing the tissue paper however you like ☺️🌼 Add fallen leaves and acorns to make it even cuter 💕 For the bagworm’s body, just stick on some stickers ♪ The face can be tricky with small stickers, so if they’re old enough to draw, crayons are recommended 🖍 Please give it a try 🌼 I’d love to hear if you made one 🌈 ⋱⋰ Thank you for reading to the end 🐶 I share easy-to-copy ideas, from intro to craft-making ♬︎ I’ll be over the moon if you like ♥, save 𖤘, and follow 𖤐—I might even cry with joy 😂 lol Comments are also very welcome 🤍🤍 ⋱⋰Nursery teacher / Childcare workerKindergarten TeacherAutumn Crafts#Wall CreationInfant CraftPlay that expands from picture booksWreath making

♬ familie – Last Chorus Ver. – Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Let’s decorate the room in autumn colors! Here’s an idea for a gently swaying bagworm wreath.

You’ll need a paper plate, tissue paper, tape, construction paper, stickers, and thread.

Use colorful tissue paper inspired by autumn leaves to make your own unique wreath! As you create it, ask questions about the order of placing the tissue paper and autumn-themed pieces—this helps children express their creativity.

Displaying the finished wreath in the room lets you feel the children’s growth.

When the wind blows, the little bagworm sways adorably!

Rolling Acorn

How about enjoying a craft activity with children that makes the most of acorns, one of autumn’s natural treasures? In fall, kids have more chances to pick up acorns outdoors.

Paint the acorns in any colors you like and roll them around on construction paper—they’ll transform into wonderful art! Then cut the paper into leaf shapes and stick origami acorns on top to complete a piece that’s full of autumn vibes.

It’s also a great idea to decorate with the colorful fallen leaves you actually collected.

It’ll make a wall display brimming with both the children’s individuality and the essence of autumn.

Pom-pom mushrooms made from toilet paper rolls

Let’s use toilet paper rolls like stamps to decorate the mushroom caps! First, cut out the shapes of the mushroom stem and cap from construction paper.

Depending on the children’s ages, the teacher may want to handle the cutting.

Once the construction paper is ready, dip the open end of a toilet paper roll in paint of your choice and stamp it onto the cap with a tapping motion.

After you’ve created the pattern you like, combine it with the stem piece to complete the mushroom! It’s also a great idea to draw a face on the stem with a pen or add round stickers.

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