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[Childcare] Simple fall origami ideas

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Speaking of autumn, there are lots of events kids look forward to, like field trips, Halloween, and moon-viewing.

It’s also a comfortable season to spend time outside, so going for a walk to collect acorns and red and yellow leaves is lots of fun.

In this article, I’ll introduce origami ideas that are perfect for autumn.

I’ve gathered projects with simple steps that children can fold, so please give them a try.

You can string several finished pieces together to make a hanging decoration, or use the folded creations to make an autumn-themed wall display.

[Childcare] Simple fall origami ideas (101–110)

Grandparents’ Day Portrait Origami

How to Make Portrait Origami: A Simple, Cute Gift for Grandpa and Grandma (Kid-Friendly!) — Origami Grandparents Easy

Grandparents' Day Portrait Origami

This portrait origami is perfect for making crafts for Respect for the Aged Day in September.

Try creating designs inspired by grandpa’s and grandma’s faces! It also makes a great handmade present from children to their grandparents, so why not introduce it in childcare settings? The trickiest part when making the face is the ears.

Since they require some fine folding, take your time and make firm creases.

You can also tear a separate sheet of origami paper and paste it on for the hairstyle.

Finish by drawing in the facial features, and you’re done.

If you’re unsure what to make for Respect for the Aged Day, this easy, approachable portrait origami is highly recommended.

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ginkgo and acorn

[Easy Seasonal Origami] Let’s fold autumn icons—acorns and ginkgo leaves—out of origami! [origami Acorn and Ginkgo]

ginkgo and acorn

Tried making origami ginkgo leaves and acorns.

Both turn out about palm-sized, so I think they’ll work well as wall decorations.

A key point when folding the ginkgo is to create a clear ripple in the center so you can express the split down the middle of the leaf.

For the acorn, if you focus on aligning points at the same height—that is, keeping the folded corners exactly level—you’ll get a neat, symmetrical shape.

Let’s fill the room with autumn scenery!

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rabbit

[Origami Animals] How to fold a cute rabbit with voice instructions ☆ Origami Rabbit tutorial

rabbit

Speaking of September, it’s moon-viewing season, so here’s an origami rabbit that’s perfect for crafting toward the Harvest Moon! The steps are simple: make the rabbit’s head and body separately, then attach them at the end.

Beginners can try it with help from a teacher.

These cute rabbits also make great wall decorations! If you add autumn motifs like the moon, rice dumplings, and pampas grass, you’ll feel the season even more.

Teachers, please enjoy folding origami together and deepen your bonds with the children!

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origami tree

[Origami] Easy Tree Folding Method with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Tree Tutorial Tatsukuri

origami tree

Here’s how to make an origami tree that can also be used as parts for wall decorations! Make the leaves and the trunk from separate sheets of origami paper, then glue them together at the end.

Use red or orange paper for an autumn foliage vibe, or white paper to create a snow-covered tree—the variations are endless! You can also use a larger sheet for the trunk to turn it into a perch for birds and other figures.

Plus, children can enjoy decorating the leaves freely by adding stickers or drawing patterns according to their age.

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pumpkin

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pumpkin

Try making an October pumpkin—aka a jack-o’-lantern—out of origami! Start folding it like a vine, and partway through it takes on a home-plate shape.

Fold the pointed tip to form the top, adjust the corners, flip it over, and you’ve got a splendid pumpkin! The creases look just like the ribs of a real pumpkin—that’s the charm of this method.

Orange origami paper is standard, but blue, purple, green… any color works, of course.

Create a one-of-a-kind, original jack-o’-lantern!

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