[Childcare] Simple fall origami ideas

matsutake (pine mushroom)

[Origami Instructions] Let’s fold a matsutake mushroom—an autumn delicacy—out of origami!

Let’s try making one with origami! Here’s an idea for a matsutake mushroom.

All you need is brown origami paper.

It’s a lovely activity that lets you play while learning about its features.

Matsutake mushrooms are known for their distinctive slender shape and their wonderfully fragrant cap.

In this idea, you’ll use brown paper to create the long, narrow stem and the rounded cap, capturing the iconic matsutake silhouette.

It’s simple yet true to the mushroom’s characteristics, so give it a try!

mandarin orange

How to fold and make a winter fruit mandarin with origami 🍊 Origami Orange [Easy, 1 Minute]

When we think of mikan (Japanese mandarins), we often picture winter, but there are also “extremely early mikan” that appear in November.

They’re a bit sour, but some people like that classic mikan flavor! Here’s an idea for making a mikan with a leaf from a single sheet of origami paper.

If you use origami with a white back, you’ll need to color the leaf part green with a pen, but if you use origami with a green back, you can just fold and you’re done! If you draw the mikan’s speckled pattern, it will look even more delicious.

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maple leaves

[Autumn Origami] Easy Maple Leaf Folding with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Maple Tutorial - Tatsukuri

Let’s make bright red autumn maple leaves with origami.

However, folding a maple leaf from a single sheet is quite challenging.

That’s why I recommend a method that uses two sheets of origami paper.

Fold them into a vertical piece and a horizontal piece, then glue the two together at the end to complete it.

The vertical piece involves many broad, simple folds, while the horizontal piece includes some slightly more complex, tucked-in folds, so take care with that.

That said, if an adult helps with the tricky parts, it should be an enjoyable activity.

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squirrel

[Autumn Origami] Easy! Cute Squirrel Folding Method / Animal Squirrel Decoration Origami Squirrel

A squirrel is a small animal with a fluffy tail and an adorable expression! It’s very cute, so it makes a fall motif that children will love.

The method is very simple: make the head and body separately, then attach them together at the end.

Finish by drawing the squirrel’s facial features, and you’re done! Making it in a basic brown gives it a nice seasonal feel, but you can also use your favorite color of origami paper to create a unique piece.

Let the children’s creativity lead the way and enjoy making it freely.

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miyabi

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Apple

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You can easily make an autumn apple with origami.

First, fold the paper twice to create a cross-shaped crease.

Unfold it, then fold the two bottom corners in to meet the center.

Next, fold the top edge down so it meets the horizontal center crease.

Fold the two top corners inward to meet the vertical center crease, then fold the new left and right corners in to align with the corners you just folded to the center.

Finally, fold the bottom point up so it sits between the vertical center crease and the bottom edge—your apple is complete.

Add a stem or leaf if you like and enjoy!

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