[For 4-Year-Olds] Recommended in November! Autumn-Themed Craft Activities

Owl lacing (threading)

Make it with paper plates and yarn! Here’s an owl lacing activity.

What you’ll need: kraft paper plates, a hole punch, yarn, tape, round stickers, and scissors.

First, cut the kraft paper plate into an owl shape and cut out the center.

Next, punch holes with the hole punch.

Finally, thread the yarn—taped at the tip to keep it firm—through the holes, and you’re done! A single yarn color works well, but gradient yarn looks cute, too.

Try customizing it as you make it.

Colorful Owl

Make it with aluminum foil and water-based markers! Here’s a colorful owl craft idea.

You’ll need aluminum foil, water-based markers, a spray bottle, water, and construction paper.

First, draw freeform lines on the aluminum foil with the markers.

Next, spray water onto the foil and press the construction paper onto it, then let it dry.

Finally, cut the dried paper into an owl shape and add the wings and eyes to finish! For a prettier gradient, try mixing two or three colors of markers rather than using a single color.

Chitose-ame bag made with orizome (fold-dyeing)

November is the season for Shichi-Go-San.

Many children go to shrines wearing kimono, don’t they? An essential part of Shichi-Go-San is Chitose-ame—celebratory candy that carries the wish for health and long life.

For a November craft, why not make a Chitose-ame bag? This idea uses folded-dyeing with washi paper, so kids will enjoy it too.

Dye washi paper in your favorite colors, paste it onto a bag made from construction paper, and decorate it with gold origami and flowers to make it festive.

Finally, write “Shichi-Go-San” on it, and you’re done! Try making your very own Chitose-ame bag.

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Leaf art

@hoikushisatomi

[Leaf Art] Autumn Crafts Using Leaves Found on a WalkNursery teacher / Childcare workerKids will love it#NurseryTeacherDailyLifework#NurseryTeacherThingsTranslation#Walk

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Fallen leaves start to look like all sorts of shapes! Here are some leaf art ideas.

What you’ll need: fallen leaves, tape, construction paper, craft glue, scissors, and round stickers.

You can pre-cut the construction paper into a motif and stick the leaves onto it, but it also sounds fun to use the leaves themselves to create the motif.

It’s a great activity to nurture children’s creativity and individuality.

Be sure to find leaves of various shapes, colors, and sizes, and give it a try!

Crayon-resist mushroom painting

Let’s make mushrooms using a wax-resist (crayon-resist) technique! First, take a piece of construction paper cut into a mushroom cap shape and draw patterns on it with crayons.

Once your patterns are done, paint over them with your favorite watercolor paint, using plenty of water.

The paint will resist the crayon lines, revealing beautiful patterns! After the paint dries, combine it with a piece of construction paper cut into the stem shape to complete your mushroom.

You can also add a face using round stickers, if you like.

Please adjust who does the cutting, depending on the children’s ages and handle it accordingly among the teachers.

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Colorful Telescope

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Recommended ways to use it: • Play “dragonfly glasses” • Enjoy the vibrant colors • Layer colors to discover changes • Explore various materials • Use it as an item for autumn exploration • Create together with friends (Sticking on color cellophane works great when two people help each other 👧👦💕) I’d be happy if you could incorporate these ideas into your September childcare activities to expand play 🧸🩵 ▼ Other autumn crafts @sei_seisakuSeptember crafts#Nursery School CraftAutumn Crafts#PlayingShopChildcare student

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Enjoy a colorful world! Here’s an idea for making colorful binoculars using toilet paper rolls.

What you’ll need: two toilet paper rolls, colored cellophane, tape, string, a hole punch, and scissors.

First, attach colored cellophane to the toilet paper rolls.

Next, tape the two rolls with the cellophane together.

Finally, punch holes and thread the string through, and you’re done! It’s fun to see how your usual scenery looks different.

You can also enjoy decorating with stickers or pens.

Be sure to try your own variations, too!

Paper cup: Autumn animals

This is a craft project where you make animals by sticking torn origami paper onto a paper cup.

Apply glue to the side of the paper cup, then attach torn pieces of origami or tissue paper.

Using origami gives a crisp look, while tissue paper creates a soft, fluffy texture.

Finally, attach parts made from construction paper—such as ears, tail, eyes, and mouth—to the cup to finish.

Displaying them with autumn motifs like colorful leaves or acorns will make the craft feel even more autumnal.

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