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

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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 (101–110)

Grape craft for ages 1 and up

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A cute bunch of grapes that’s finished by crumpling tissue paper, putting it into a bag, and shaping it.

Change the color and you’ve got muscat grapes, too.

Cut grape leaves out of construction paper and stick them on.

Using tissue paper in the same color family with different shades will make it look even more vibrant.

Once it’s done, you can display it as is to enjoy an autumn mood, or stick it on the wall and have a grape-picking game.

Since the tissue paper gets packed into the bag, it doesn’t need to be perfectly crumpled.

Let the kids enjoy the feel of the tissue paper while they work on it.

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How to fold tsukimi dango (paper craft)

[Origami] Moon-Viewing Dango: Easy 3D Folding Tutorial | Autumn Origami | Harvest Moon (Jugoya) | Kid-Friendly | September/October/November Origami [Origami]

How to fold tsukimi dango (paper craft)

Moon-viewing dango are essential sweets for the autumn full-moon night.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold both sides up toward the center line.

Align the tip with the bottom corner, fold, and gently puff it out to form the dango.

A small slit with scissors is also a key step.

Fold the corners to shape the dango into a round form.

Finally, make the stand for the dango, attach the dango on top, and you’re done.

Try making these with children as the full-moon night approaches!

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Silver grass for moon viewing

[Preschool Crafts] Moon Viewing ♪ Easy Pampas Grass with Origami | Origami Silver Grass

Silver grass for moon viewing

Here’s how to make pampas grass, an essential decoration for the night of the Harvest Moon.

Fold the origami paper in half horizontally twice.

Cut off about a quarter of the width with scissors, then open the paper.

Starting from a corner, roll the paper diagonally.

Secure the handle area with tape, and you’re done.

The key is to roll it tightly so there are no gaps.

Pampas grass symbolizes wishes for a good harvest, and its leaves are also believed to ward off evil.

Give it a try and enjoy the autumn atmosphere!

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How to fold a cute persimmon

[Autumn Origami] How to Fold an Origami Persimmon / Easy Origami

How to fold a cute persimmon

The plump, round shape is so charming! Here are some cute ideas for folding a persimmon.

As a seasonal fruit, you might have chances to eat persimmons at school or at home.

It could be fun to link the craft with the day’s menu.

This time, let’s make an adorable persimmon out of origami! You’ll need one sheet of orange origami paper, a quarter-size piece of green origami paper, glue, and a pen or crayon.

Since the origami is small at a quarter size and the step for making the calyx is a bit tricky, it’s reassuring to try it together with a teacher or guardian.

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A little mushroom with arms and legs

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a little mushroom with arms and legs (with voice-over) ☆ How to make cute mushrooms out of paper / Tatsukuri

A little mushroom with arms and legs

In season for autumn! Here’s a fun idea for a little mushroom character with arms and legs.

When you hear “mushroom,” what comes to mind? Nameko, shiitake, king trumpet (eringi), shimeji—there are so many varieties.

Mushrooms, which often appear at home on the dinner table and in school lunches, are ingredients that are in season in autumn! This time, let’s make a mushroom character with arms and legs using origami.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color, a quarter-sized piece of origami paper, and a pen.

The key step is creating the mushroom’s rounded shape! Give it a try.

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