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Craft Activity Ideas for 5-Year-Olds: November Edition

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

In November, when the wintry wind blows and fallen leaves dance in the air.

Children will likely have many chances to experience the autumn season during outdoor play and walks.

Teachers who want their sensitive, perceptive children to fully feel the charms of autumn—this is a must-see!

Here are some recommended craft ideas for five-year-olds in November.

A collection of creative projects themed around autumn staples like acorns, pinecones, mushrooms, and chestnuts!

We’re sharing plenty of craft ideas that nurture the imagination and expressive abilities of five-year-olds, so be sure to use them as a reference and enjoy all that autumn has to offer.

Because we present ideas for making projects that highlight each child’s individuality, we use the term “seisaku (制作)” as “crafts” in the main text.

[For 5-year-olds] November Craft Activity Ideas (61–70)

Cute when lined up! Owls

[Autumn Animal Origami] Easy Owl 2 Folding Method with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Owl Tutorial / Tatsukuri

Cute when lined up! Owls

After folding the origami in half into a triangle twice to make creases, open it up and fold the bottom corner up to align with the center.

Then, fold the bottom edge up along the horizontal crease to form a triangle.

Fold the top corner down to the point where the color changes, and turn the paper over.

Fold the left and right bottom edges toward the vertical center crease, then fold the two top edges so they align just slightly outside the center line.

Fold the two top corners down, and fold the tip up so it sticks out slightly at the top.

Finally, fold the bottom corner up, draw patterns and a face with a pen, and you’re done.

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[Ages 2 and up] Let’s make a hedgehog with newspaper!

[Preschool Craft] Make a Hedgehog with Newspaper! Easy Preschool Craft♪

[Ages 2 and up] Let’s make a hedgehog with newspaper!

Making newspaper hedgehogs is perfect for two-year-olds who enjoy using their hands.

Prepare construction paper, a hedgehog template, glue, newspaper, and scissors, and get started.

You can cut the newspaper with scissors, but tearing it by hand to represent the hedgehog’s spines or fur is also recommended.

Since two-year-olds aren’t yet familiar with using scissors, be sure to check their grip and how to open and close the scissors before proceeding.

Using tissue paper or origami to make a colorful hedgehog can also be a great way to help them enjoy colors visually.

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Cute, freshly baked sweet potato

How to Make Autumn Origami: Easy and Cute Steaming Baked Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Origami (Kid-Friendly!) • Origami Sweet Potato – Easy

Cute, freshly baked sweet potato

Let’s fold an autumn treat—sweet potatoes—using a single sheet of origami paper.

As you fold, be sure to make crisp creases.

By freely adjusting the angles, each person’s sweet potato will have its own unique shape, making it even more fun when you finish.

For the white areas, it’s recommended to add color using crayons or paint.

Fold in the corners to give your sweet potato a plump, rounded shape.

It could be fun to display them on an autumn-themed wall, or put them in a basket or bag and use them for pretend shopping play.

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Roasted sweet potatoes in crumpled aluminum foil

Here’s a craft idea that lets you enjoy the crinkly feel of scrunching aluminum foil while making roasted sweet potatoes! Wrap a piece of thick cardboard with yellow construction paper to form the potato, then cover it with purple construction paper.

Next, place a sheet of crumpled aluminum foil over the top, and tear the purple paper by hand to reveal the inside—done! This activity helps children develop fine motor skills and creativity.

Be careful not to crumple the aluminum foil too tightly, or it will be hard to flatten.

Have fun making it!

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Bleeding-effect mushroom

There are many delicious foods that are in season in autumn, and mushrooms are one of the most famous autumn flavors.

You often see autumn-colored mushrooms in wall decorations and the like.

Here’s an idea to make those mushrooms using a bleeding-paint technique.

For the mushroom caps that will have the bleeding effect, use coffee filters.

Draw on the filters with water-based pens in your favorite colors, then sprinkle water over them to make the colors bleed.

If you put water in a spray bottle and mist it on, the water will spread evenly.

For the stems of the mushrooms, use colored construction paper, and once the filters are dry, glue them on to finish.

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