[Childcare] Simple fall origami ideas
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.
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[Childcare] Simple Autumn Origami Ideas (131–140)
Six types of autumn origami

These are cute origami pieces with autumn motifs—such as chestnuts, mushrooms, acorns, and Pacific saury—that even small children can enjoy making.
For example, to make a chestnut, fold it into a triangle and unfold once.
Then fold the top down toward the center, fold down the top-right and top-left corners to gather the shape, flip it over, fold again, and adjust the shape to finish—super simple.
Add eye stickers to the acorn for instant cuteness.
Kids’ favorites like ghosts and hats—familiar from autumn field trips—are great to try, too!
Simple 3D Mushroom

Let’s try making a 3D mushroom using two sheets of origami paper.
First, use the brown paper to fold the cap.
Fold the paper in half twice to make a smaller square, open it up, form a triangle, and then make a few more folds to finish—so the difficulty level isn’t high.
Next, take the light yellow paper, fold it in half, then crease it into four equal sections and shape it like a triangular prism.
Finally, combine the two pieces to complete your 3D mushroom.
If you look at the finished piece, it looks just like Meiji’s Kinoko no Yama! Kids might be delighted if you make one and show it to them.
A self-supporting mushroom

Let’s decorate your room with mushrooms you’ve made! Here’s an idea for mushrooms that can stand on their own.
All you need are origami papers in your favorite colors and patterns, plus glue or tape runner.
The step where you open the origami’s pocket and fold it is a bit tricky, but it’s an important point! Since these standing mushrooms can be placed anywhere, they’ll make your room look cute and lively.
Fold origami in colors and patterns you love and make mushrooms that match your space! It also sounds fun to decorate them with pens or stickers.
black cat

Let’s make a classic Halloween motif—black cats—using origami.
First, fold a sheet of black origami paper in half to form a triangle.
Next, fold both ends upward so they meet the top corner.
Flip it upside down, then fold the pointed corners diagonally upward to create the cat’s ears.
Fold the left and right edges, as well as the top and bottom corners, slightly toward the center to shape the cat’s outline.
The video also introduces how to make the body, but it might be a bit complicated for three-year-olds.
Make lots of cute black cats and decorate your room!
owl

How about using an owl motif for an origami project that captures the feeling of autumn? First, fold the paper in half into a triangle and open it, then fold along the other diagonal to make creases.
Place it so that the corners are at the top, bottom, left, and right.
Fold the top corner down toward the center to about one-third of the way.
It helps if the teacher draws a guide mark.
Next, fold the bottom corner up so it meets the top corner.
Then fold the left and right corners in to align with the center line.
Slightly fold the bottom corner (the one you folded up) back down to form the owl’s beak.
After that, draw the face however you like.
In conclusion
How did you like these autumn origami ideas? There were plenty—from ideas perfect for seasonal events to autumn treats that look almost good enough to eat.
You can finish them as they are after folding, but adding colors or patterns will make them even nicer.
Give it a try when you have some time.


