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

Three-dimensional bagworm

[Origami] Bagworm – Easy folding method, how to make a 3D version, autumn origami that kids as young as 3 can make, instructions children can follow, origami for September, October, and November [Origami]

Here’s a 3D bagworm origami idea.

You’ll make it in two parts: one head piece and two cloak (mino) pieces.

First, we’ll make the head.

Fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease.

Fold the bottom corner up to the crease, then roll up the bottom edge about 5 mm.

Fold along the crease again to return it to a triangle.

Flip the paper over, fold both corners inward, then fold them back outward.

Fold the outer corners of the small triangles you just made upward, and also fold the bottom corner inward.

Next, for the cloak: Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold both side corners up to meet the top corner.

Slightly fold the raised top corner back down, open that part, and squash it flat.

Flip the squashed section to the back, then fold the lower left and right edges slightly inward.

That’s one cloak piece done.

Make two of these, attach them to the head, draw the face, and you’re finished.

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Let’s make a bagworm wreath!

Let’s make a wreath with a swinging bagworm! Cut out the center of a paper plate so only the rim remains, spread glue on it, and stick on crumpled tissue paper from the top.

For the bagworm, cut colored construction paper into parts and assemble them by gluing.

While real cocoons are usually brown, since this is a decoration, it’s fun to finish it colorfully by adding round stickers.

You can draw the face with a pen or use round stickers for it.

Attach twine to the bagworm and hang it in the center of the paper plate, and your cute wreath is complete.

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Two types of Mushichan only for infants and toddlers

Here are two fun bagworm craft ideas using twisted tissue paper and paper tape loops.

First, cut a square piece of tissue paper and round off one side with scissors.

Gently twist the side you didn’t cut, and glue it onto a base for the bagworm made from construction paper.

Prepare tissue paper in various colors to make a colorful “mino” (the bag).

Attach a face made from construction paper to finish.

For the paper tape version, cut the tape to a suitable length, glue one end to the base, then overlap the other end to form a loop and secure it.

Cover the whole body in rows, and finish it the same way by adding the face.

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A bagworm papercraft made with an envelope

Let me share an idea for making a bagworm using a brown envelope.

Cut off the top of the envelope with scissors, then fold the top left and right corners to the back.

Stick on eyes made by layering white and black round stickers, and then decorate the body with colored paper or yarn to represent the case.

Tear the colored paper into small pieces beforehand, and cut the yarn into suitable lengths.

Finally, tape a piece of jute string to the back of the envelope, and it’s done.

In addition to colored paper and yarn, you could also glue on leaves or small twigs you collected on a walk for a cute touch.

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It breaks after 8 folds! How to fold a chestnut

[Origami] How to fold a chestnut — Origami Chestnut

Fold the top and bottom of the origami together to make a crease.

With the white side facing up, fold the two corners on the right into a triangle, aligning them with the crease.

Turn the paper over, place it so the triangle is at the top, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the base of the triangle.

Turn the paper over again and fold the two bottom corners into triangles.

Finally, fold the left and right corners inward to neaten the shape, and you’re done.

This is a very simple folding method, so even children who feel a bit unsure about origami can enjoy making it.

Finish by drawing a face with a pen.

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Easy and cute way to fold an apple (origami)

[Preschool Craft] Easy Origami Apple: How to Make It♪

Let’s make a fall favorite—an apple—using two sheets of origami paper.

Use one sheet for the fruit and the other for the stem.

Fold the paper for the fruit in half twice to make a small square, then open it back up once the creases are set.

Fold the top edge down to meet the horizontal center crease, and fold the bottom left and right corners in toward the center of the paper.

Fold both top corners into small triangles, then tuck in the left, right, and bottom corners to round the overall shape.

Cut a slit at the top center, then open the cut section to the left and right and fold them down.

The fruit is complete.

Next, use a small piece of origami paper to make the stem.

Fold the paper in half by matching the top and bottom edges, then start at the bottom right corner and fold diagonally, rolling it into a narrow strip.

Secure it with glue so it doesn’t come undone, and the stem is finished.

Attach it into the slit you made, and your cute apple is ready!

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Easy! How to fold a maple leaf

First, fold the origami into a triangle twice and unfold to create an X-shaped set of creases.

Fold the two edges toward the center along the creases you made, then flip it over.

Fold the narrow pointed section up toward the opposite corner along the diagonal, and flip it over again.

Open up the two areas that can be spread into pockets, and fold them toward the center line so the front matches the shape on the back.

Finally, fold and adjust each corner to form a maple leaf shape, and you’re done.

Make lots in different colors and decorate your room!

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