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Even younger kids are captivated! Origami ideas full of November’s seasonal charm

Beautiful autumn foliage in November.

In nursery schools and kindergartens, you want to nurture children’s imagination and fine motor skills through seasonal origami.

However, complex folds can be difficult for younger children.

In this article, we introduce origami activities featuring November-themed motifs—such as fallen leaves, acorns, and maple leaves—that even younger children can enjoy folding.

Even with simple steps, the results can be wonderful pieces that make children’s eyes shine.

Use this as a guide to enjoy a fun origami time with the kids!

Even preschoolers will be captivated! Origami ideas full of November’s seasonal charm (11–20)

Autumn Origami Dragonfly

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Autumn Origami Dragonfly

Seeing dragonflies flying makes you feel autumn, doesn’t it? Here’s an idea for making a dragonfly using two sheets of origami paper.

For both sheets, first do a cushion fold once, then flip the paper over and fold the top and bottom corners to the center.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees, flip it over, and squash the top and bottom pocket-like sections into a boat shape.

From here the steps differ, since this idea makes the wings and body separately.

For the wings, once you have the boat, fold the top and bottom to meet the center line, then fold the four left and right corners outward from the slit to create triangular creases.

Use those creases to make inside reverse folds, and the wings are done.

For the body, while pulling the right corner of the boat inward, pull the corner on the back straight out to the side.

Fold the opposite corner inward, then fold the top and bottom edges to meet the center line.

The right corner becomes the dragonfly’s tail, so align the orientation and insert it into the wings.

After inserting, slim the tail a bit more, add eyes, and you’re finished.

In conclusion

November is packed with seasonal delights.

If you make autumn leaves and nuts with origami, you can feel nature even indoors.

When enjoying origami with preschoolers, the key is to start with simple creations and gradually step up.

While spending a pleasant time with the children, you’ll also be able to encourage the development of their small motor skills.