[Childcare] Autumn craft ideas
We’ve gathered fall craft ideas that are perfect for childcare!
Autumn is a comfortable season with plenty of chances to go for walks and play outside.
Children are likely to pick up all sorts of intriguing things—acorns, pinecones, leaves, and more.
In this article, we introduce crafts that use found items as materials, as well as projects made with construction paper, origami paper, and recycled materials.
We’ve collected a wide range of ideas—from toys kids can play with after making them to decorations for wall displays—so try choosing activities that suit the children’s ages and have fun creating together!
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[Childcare] Autumn Craft Ideas (101–110)
Maron-chan with arms and legs

Let’s make Chestnut Maron-chan! Here are some ideas for a Maron-chan with arms and legs.
Autumn brings all kinds of nuts and seeds—acorns, horse chestnuts, pine cones, walnuts, and more.
Activities that help children learn about these natural treasures sound fun too, don’t they? This time, among the many kinds of nuts and seeds, why not make Chestnut Maron-chan out of origami? You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, one quarter-size sheet of origami paper, and a pen.
With arms and legs, Chestnut Maron-chan looks so cute!
A maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper

Papercutting fun! We’re introducing an idea for making a maple leaf out of a single sheet of origami paper.
When you go for autumn walks or outings, you may have chances to see maples turning color.
Let’s make a maple leaf from origami so you can enjoy the arrival of autumn indoors too.
You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, a template, and scissors.
The video shows two patterns, so choose the one that suits your activity.
Also, cutting through layered origami with scissors requires strength, so take it easy and don’t push yourself.
Full moon rabbit made from a single sheet of origami

Perfect for moon-viewing events! Here’s an idea for a full-moon rabbit made from a single sheet of origami paper.
Autumn is the season for tsukimi (moon viewing), right? Some of you might prepare pampas grass and moon-viewing dumplings at school or at home and enjoy the beautiful moon.
This time, let’s make a full-moon rabbit that’s just right for such an event.
What you’ll need: yellow origami paper, scissors, glue, and a pen.
Some steps are a bit tricky, so it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher for safety and ease.
Be sure to give it a try on this occasion!
Autumn origami acorn

A big hit with kids! Here are some fall origami acorn ideas.
When you head out for a walk in the park, feeling the cool autumn breeze, you’ll often find acorns scattered on the ground.
Don’t children go hunting for them as if they’ve discovered treasure? This time, let’s make those beloved acorns with origami! All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.
You can choose from long, slender acorns or round ones—the choosing itself is exciting.
Be sure to give it a try!
Great for scissor practice too! Cosmos papercut (kirie)
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I’ll show you how to make simple yet bright and cute cosmos flowers.
Start with the front side of the origami facing up and fold it in half into a square twice.
Fold it into a triangle aligning the edges, then unfold both sides.
On the loose, flappy side, draw lines imagining the petals of a cosmos flower, and cut along them with scissors.
Open the origami and stick a yellow sticker in the center to finish.
If you make a bunch and decorate your room, it will instantly feel full of autumn! It’s also perfect for practicing scissor skills.
Please give it a try.
[Childcare] Fall Craft Ideas (111–120)
Maple leaves you can make from age 3

Here’s how to make a bright red maple leaf.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold both sides toward the center crease.
Fold the bottom corner up, flip it over, open the pocket section, and squash-fold it flat.
To form the maple leaf blades, gently pull out the leaf parts as you shape them.
If the pressure control is tricky, have an adult help.
Fold the stem of the maple leaf and adjust the shape to finish.
It also looks great using yellow or orange origami paper.
Crickets you can make from age 3

Let’s make an origami cricket, a creature kids love to find on walks.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper to get started.
Fold it into a triangle twice, then open up the pocket area as you unfold.
Fold both sides toward the center line, then open up the pocket area again as you unfold.
Shape the cricket’s body and legs by sharpening the tips as you fold.
By making crisp creases, you’ll end up with a cool, three-dimensional cricket that can stand.
Give it a try!


