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

Painting of a fox and wild grapes

[Kindergarten/Nursery] September Fox and Wild Grape Painting/Craft

Let’s enjoy creating crafts with motifs of foxes and wild grapes that evoke the feeling of autumn nature! Make the wild grape berries using finger stamping, and express the fox with origami.

While the activity is easy for five-year-olds to try, let each child start from the steps they can do.

Using pipe cleaners for the grape vines gives a realistic look, so give it a try.

Through this craft, children can not only feel the season, but also learn about wild grapes in nature, which are a bit different from the grapes they usually see!

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Chitose Ame bag

[Made in October] Chitose-ame Bag

Chitose-ame, the long stick candy that’s essential for Shichi-Go-San in November.

It’s said to carry the wish that children will grow up healthy and strong.

These days, some parents even make the bags for chitose-ame by hand.

So this time, let’s make a chitose-ame bag! First, glue white paper onto red construction paper, then attach the characters for “Shichi-Go-San” and a turtle and crane made from the children’s handprints—simple steps.

Children who can write the “Shichi-Go-San” characters can write them themselves, and those who find writing difficult can trace a draft.

For the turtle and crane, place a sample and have the children draw them too.

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Pine cone mascot

[Easy Craft] Perfect for Autumn! Mysterious Creatures Made from Pine Cones

Here’s an introduction to some whimsical creatures made from pine cones, with their cute round shapes and shiny little eyes.

Wrap twine around a pine cone and paint the whole thing black, and you’ve got a pitch-black little ghost! Stick on colorful pom-poms and add eye stickers, and this time you’ve made a colorful ghost! Attach a hanging string and dangle them on the wall.

Pine cones are sturdy and an ideal natural material for crafts.

It’s also lovely to collect them together with children during walks or outdoor play and enjoy the process from gathering materials!

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Autumn Photo Frame

Make it with doilies! Here’s an introduction to an autumn photo frame.

What you’ll need: paper doilies, paint, brushes, scissors, cardboard, yarn, and craft glue.

How to make it: Spread paint on the paper doilies and cut them into leaf shapes.

Next, cut the cardboard into a frame shape and wrap it with yarn in the color you like.

Attach the leaf-shaped doilies with craft glue, and you’re done! Try placing a message card or a favorite photo inside the frame and display it.

The handmade touch gives it a warm, cozy feel!

Prickly, Rolling Chestnuts Made with Tissue Paper

[Kindergarten/Preschool] November Prickly and Rolling Chestnut Craft to Make with Children

This is a chestnut decoration made with tissue paper and origami, perfect for the autumn season.

Layer different colors of tissue paper, accordion-fold them, and staple the center to secure.

After trimming both ends of the tissue paper, gently fan out the sheets one by one.

Carefully separating each layer creates a soft, fluffy three-dimensional look.

Next, make a chestnut with origami and add eye stickers, a mouth, and patterns.

Using double-sided brown and yellow origami is recommended.

Finally, attach the chestnut onto the tissue paper with double-sided tape to finish.

Try making these chestnuts to decorate classrooms and doors in kindergartens and nurseries in November.

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Sponge Pom-Pom Cosmos

[Craft Activity] Wall Mural Cosmos Made by Dabbing Color with a Sponge

The unique, slightly patchy look you get with a sponge is adorable! Here’s an idea for sponge-stamped cosmos flowers.

You’ll need a paper plate, scissors, a sponge, construction paper, and paint.

First, cut the paper plate into the shape of a cosmos flower.

Next, place the cosmos-shaped plate on top of the construction paper and stamp paint onto it by dabbing with the sponge.

Put several colors of paint on a palette so the children can choose freely.

Finally, paint the central tubular florets yellow, and you’re done! The soft coloring that only a sponge can create is charming, so this activity is highly recommended.

Making a crown out of fallen leaves

[Autumn Craft] Let's make a crown with fallen leaves!

Perfect for autumn outdoor fun! Here’s an idea for making a crown with fallen leaves.

You’ll need copy paper or construction paper, tape, glue, and scissors.

First, make a crown out of copy paper sized to your child’s head, then head out.

At the park, simply tape on your favorite fallen leaves you find, and it’s done! Try using not just white paper but also brown or purple—the different colors change the mood and add personality.

Enjoy making them together with your kids!