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

Squirrel acorn holder

[Crafts/Making] [Autumn Craft] Hungry Squirrel’s Acorn Holder

A squirrel with its cheeks stuffed full of nuts is just adorable.

Here’s an autumn craft idea inspired by such a hungry little squirrel! Make a hole in the center of a deep paper plate and tape it onto a shallow paper plate.

Around the hole in the top plate, decorate with the squirrel’s face, tail, and hands, along with autumn motifs like maple and ginkgo leaves.

Kids can have fun collecting and displaying nuts like acorns they’ve found at the park! Since this craft may involve using a utility knife, make sure the teacher handles that step.

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Cute dragonfly origami

[Origami] Dragonfly - Cute How to Make It - Easy Origami - A Not-Difficult Folding Method Kids Can Do - Autumn Origami - Origami for September, October, and November [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!

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Origami Squirrel You Can Fold from a Single Sheet!

Origami “Squirrel” Easy How-To [Autumn Craft Activity]

Here’s an idea for making a squirrel out of origami, perfect for autumn crafts.

First, fold the paper into a triangle.

Then, as if making a paper cup, fold both corners inward so they cross over and overlap.

Turn the paper upside down, and fold the corners you just made upward to create the squirrel’s ears.

Flip the paper over, and fold up one layer of the bottom corner into a triangle.

Fold a small part of that corner to the back to represent the squirrel’s white belly.

Flip the paper over again, fold up the remaining bottom corner, then make a small cut near the left edge and shape it into the tail.

Draw the body pattern and face with a pen to finish.

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How to fold an easy cosmos flower

[Origami] Easy way to fold a cosmos flower: autumn origami, a not-difficult method that even kids can make [origami]

Let’s introduce how to fold a cosmos flower.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, crease it, and cut it into four equal parts.

Using the creases as a guide, shape each quarter into a cosmos petal.

Once all are folded, glue the four petals together at the center.

For the stem, prepare another quarter sheet of origami paper and fold it along the center.

Finally, glue the flower and the stem together, and you’re done! The steps are simple, so give it a try.

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[Origami] Easy Mushroom Folding Tutorial – Autumn Origami – A Simple Method Even 3-Year-Olds Can Make [Origami]

Speaking of autumn, it’s the season when mushrooms are delicious.

So let’s make a mushroom out of origami.

First, fold up the bottom edge of the origami paper.

Make sure the folded section and the remaining white section are the same width.

Turn the paper over and fold the left and right edges in to meet at the center.

Open the pockets on both sides and squash them into triangles, then fold the corners on both sides of each triangle inward.

To finish, fold the corners of the stem and the lower part of the cap to round them off.

It would also look cute if you draw a face on it.

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Origami chestnut that folds in seven steps

[Origami Autumn] Chestnut – can be folded in 7 steps! Origami Chestnut

Let’s make chestnuts, an autumn delicacy loved for their fluffy sweetness.

The folding steps are simple, so it’s great for kids year-round.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, then fold the top left and right corners along the creases.

Flip it over and fold the bottom part up to about the middle to form the chestnut shape.

Fold the corners of the chestnut inward to round it out, and you’re done.

It’s also fun to try different paper colors like brown or ochre.

Making a chestnut tree together with the kids could be enjoyable, too.

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Cute and easy! How to fold a persimmon (origami)

[Origami] Easy Persimmon Folding Method 🍊 Perfect for Autumn Wall Decorations!

The king of nutrient-packed fruits, the persimmon, makes for origami that feels seasonal and is perfect for autumn crafts.

Prepare orange and green origami paper and let’s start folding.

On the orange paper, make creases and fold the corners toward the center.

Fold further toward the center to create the base of the persimmon.

For the last section, fold it up toward the top edge to give the persimmon a three-dimensional shape.

For the leaf part, fold it first, then make small cuts at the edges—be careful not to cut too far.

It could also be fun to turn all the persimmons everyone folded into a persimmon tree display on the wall to make it together with the children.

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