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[Childcare] For 5-year-olds! Autumn craft ideas

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Autumn is full of fun events for children, like Halloween, sports days, and field trips.

In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas that are perfect for the autumn season.

Since autumn is a comfortable time of year, there are also plenty of chances to go for walks and collect acorns and fallen leaves.

We’ve included ideas that use natural materials like these as well.

You’ll also find ideas for crafts and wall decorations that can be used for events, so be sure to try making a variety of them.

Because the children’s creations are regarded as works (artworks), we refer to them as “sei-saku” (制作) in the text.

[Childcare] For 5-year-olds! Autumn craft ideas (91–100)

[Ages 3 and up] Hedgehog made with yarn

Creating hedgehogs with yarn is a craft that captures the gentle feeling of autumn.

Prepare yarn, a hedgehog base, and glue, and let’s get started.

Tasks like sticking on cut pieces of yarn or wrapping yarn help naturally develop thinking skills, such as controlling the tension while wrapping and deciding where to place the yarn when gluing.

Threading yarn through holes makes it easier to experience a sense of accomplishment.

If you prepare a generous variety of yarn types and colors in advance, the added fun of choosing boosts motivation and turns it into an enjoyable crafting activity.

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[Ages 4 and up] Hedgehog made with construction paper

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The hedgehog craft that lets children feel the seasons helps four-year-olds further develop their color choices and tool use.

Prepare construction paper, glue, and scissors, and let’s get started.

Cut out the hedgehog’s body, ears, and fur from construction paper using scissors.

Glue the cut pieces together.

Use zigzag scissors to give the fur a three-dimensional look.

Once you’ve glued all the parts together with a good sense of balance, it’s complete.

This activity also encourages children to think about things like how much glue to use and how to arrange the parts.

Give it a try!

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[Ages 1 and up] Easy Hedgehog with Fork and Sponge

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[Ages 1 and up] Easy Hedgehog with Fork and Sponge

Let’s have fun making a hedgehog that squeaks “peep-peep,” using a fork and a sponge.

Prepare disposable plastic forks, sponges, a base sheet of construction paper, a hedgehog template, paints, and a palette.

Apply paint to the entire back side of the fork and press it onto the hedgehog template as you paint.

A rubbed, scratchy-looking texture helps create a more three-dimensional effect—this is a key point.

When dabbing paint with a sponge, the strength of the pressure you apply to the paper will change how the color appears.

This craft is perfect for one-year-old children who are exploring textures—give it a try!

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[Ages 2 and up] Let’s make a hedgehog with newspaper!

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[Ages 2 and up] Let’s make a hedgehog with newspaper!

Making newspaper hedgehogs is perfect for two-year-olds who enjoy using their hands.

Prepare construction paper, a hedgehog template, glue, newspaper, and scissors, and get started.

You can cut the newspaper with scissors, but tearing it by hand to represent the hedgehog’s spines or fur is also recommended.

Since two-year-olds aren’t yet familiar with using scissors, be sure to check their grip and how to open and close the scissors before proceeding.

Using tissue paper or origami to make a colorful hedgehog can also be a great way to help them enjoy colors visually.

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[Ages 4 and up] Colorful and cute hedgehog

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[Ages 4 and up] Colorful and cute hedgehog

Three-dimensional, colorful hedgehogs are a craft that even four-year-olds can enjoy making while exploring colors.

Sketch the shape of a hedgehog and cut along the traced lines.

Cut colored construction paper, fold it in half, and use glue to attach it to the body.

Incorporating the act of folding in half helps children become more aware of creating symmetrical folds.

Apply glue to one side of the halved paper and stick it onto the hedgehog.

You’ll end up with an adorable, colorful, three-dimensional hedgehog.

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