[Childcare] Recommended for Autumn! Dragonfly Craft Ideas

Googly-eyed dragonfly

[Preschool Craft] Autumn Craft ♪ Googly-Eyed Dragonfly | Darting damselfly with pipe cleaner

Here’s an idea for making a dragonfly using pipe cleaners and googly eyes.

First, curl the tip of one pipe cleaner into a circle and twist it to secure, forming the head and body.

Use four additional pipe cleaners to make the wings, twist them onto the body, then attach the eye parts to finish—it’s a very simple craft.

The eyes have moving pieces inside, so when you shake the dragonfly, the eyes wiggle too, which kids will likely enjoy.

Although this is an easy idea, twisting the pipe cleaners takes a bit of strength, so it’s best suited for children around 4–5 years old.

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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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Perfect for autumn! Dragonfly origami

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice and into a square twice to make crease lines.

Open it, then fold the bottom corner to the center line, and use the creases to collapse the paper into a square base.

Squash the two white triangular flaps showing on the front into squares to the left and right, then fold the two outer edges in to meet the center crease to shape the dragonfly’s wings.

From here, use the remaining sections to form the head and body.

There are several steps, but the work itself is simple.

Fold carefully, one step at a time.

Once you’re done, stick on round stickers with black pupils to finish your cute dragonfly.

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Origami dragonfly using scissors

Let’s make a dragonfly—often seen in autumn—using origami.

Prepare origami paper, round stickers, and scissors.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.

Fold it down along the center line, then unfold to create crease lines.

Make the dragonfly’s body and use scissors to make small cuts—be careful not to cut too much.

Fold to form the wings and the body separately.

Finally, add the eyes with round stickers, and it’s complete! Give it a try.

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Perfect for decorations! How to fold a dragonfly

[Autumn Origami] Easy☆How to Fold a Dragonfly [Origami] Simple Insect Origami

When it comes to symbols of autumn in Japan, dragonflies come to mind, don’t they? This time, let’s introduce a dragonfly made of origami that’s perfect for autumn crafts.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper, some eyes, and a felt-tip pen, and let’s get started.

For the dragonfly’s body, make creases vertically and horizontally, then fold toward the center line to form a square shape.

When puffing up and shaping parts of the origami, the key is to use your fingertips as you fold.

Next, prepare the remaining sheet of origami to make the wings.

For the sections where you open the paper outward while folding it down, take your time and fold carefully.

Glue the body and wings together, then adjust the body’s shape at the end.

Attach the eyes, and it’s complete.

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Colorful 3D dragonfly

[Preschool Craft] Make it with origami! Cute autumn dragonflies

As autumn arrives, we see more and more dragonflies gliding comfortably through the crisp fall sky.

Let’s make a three-dimensional, colorful dragonfly! First, prepare construction paper cut into the shape of wings, and decorate them with your favorite colors and patterns using crayons or similar materials.

Then, stick the wings onto a long, narrow strip of construction paper that will serve as the main body.

Next, take four pieces of origami paper cut to half size, roll each into a tube, and line them up on the body in any order you like.

Finally, add eyes—and it’s done! Since children can choose their own colors, you’ll end up with a variety of vibrant creations.

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A dragonfly made by dabbing paint with hands and sticking on stickers.

This is an autumn-themed dragonfly craft where you color by patting paint on with your palms.

Apply paint to your palms and add color all over by gripping and rolling a toilet paper tube.

Next, take the pre-cut dragonfly wing pieces and decorate them with your favorite stickers.

Then attach the wings and eye pieces to the painted body parts, and your cute dragonfly is complete! If you’re displaying them in a classroom, it’s also fun to thread a string through the tube and hang them so the dragonflies look like they’re flying.

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