[Autumn] Easy Origami Ideas for November
Origami has long been cherished in Japan as a traditional pastime.
Beyond developing dexterity, it nurtures imagination and concentration and gives children a sense of accomplishment—making it an essential activity for supporting their growth.
Many teachers may be looking to actively incorporate origami into their classrooms.
So this time, we’re introducing origami ideas perfect for autumn crafts in November.
We’ve gathered ideas featuring motifs that capture the essence of fall—natural objects, foods, animals, and more.
Most can be made with a few simple steps, so children will surely enjoy working on them.
We hope you find these ideas helpful!
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[Autumn] For November! Easy-to-make origami ideas (71–80)
Acorn in origami
Acorns are one of the familiar parts of autumn nature for children—they find them among fallen leaves, collect lots of them, and use them for pretend play.
Let’s try expressing the autumn mood by making acorns with origami.
First, fold the origami paper in half into a square, then open it and fold the bottom edge up toward the crease.
Flip it over, fold it in half, and open it, then fold both sides in toward the crease.
Finally, fold in the four corners to resemble an acorn shape, and you’re done.
Make lots and decorate your room with them!
three-dimensional bagworm
Here’s an autumn-themed bagworm craft that captures the feeling of the season.
Prepare three sheets of origami paper and let’s get started.
For the bagworm’s face, fold one sheet into a triangle to make a crease.
Open it, then fold the corners toward the center line.
Fold again along the creases and flip it over.
Match the corners to shape the bagworm’s face.
For the “mino” (the bag/casing), the key is opening the mouth of the pouch.
If it’s difficult, have an adult help.
Make two of these in the same way, then glue them together to complete the bag/casing.
Finally, glue the casing and the body together to finish.
Draw a face to create your own cute, original bagworm.
ginkgo
Let me introduce how to fold a ginkgo leaf that will be a big hit for autumn decorations.
Because the leaf’s shape is distinctive, it will likely catch children’s interest.
I recommend using standard-size origami paper that’s easy for kids to handle.
If you’re making them together with a teacher, the teacher can use slightly smaller origami paper to add variety.
You can also turn them into wall or hanging decorations to brighten up the room and fill it with an autumn atmosphere.
Decorating together with the children sounds like a lot of fun!
[Autumn] For November! Easy Origami Ideas You Can Make (81–90)
Mushroom chopstick rest
Make your mushroom-themed table even more festive! Here are some ideas for mushroom chopstick rests.
All you need is 9-cm square origami paper.
Fold the 9-cm squares into mushroom shapes and display them on the table as chopstick rests.
Just having handmade mushroom chopstick rests can make mealtime more fun! Since you’ll be using small 9-cm origami paper, it’s best to work together with a parent or teacher.
Until you get used to the folding steps, we recommend starting with 15-cm square origami paper.
raccoon dog
Here’s an origami idea featuring a tanuki, a creature also known in legends for its trickery! Animals are a popular motif with children, so why not try this in your early childhood classroom? Fold the tanuki’s face from origami paper, attach a gourd-shaped piece, then draw the eyes, nose, and mouth to finish.
You can also add the distinctive tail or a leaf—said to be needed for the tanuki to transform—for extra fun.
Let the children decorate freely and enjoy a perfect craft for autumn!
Nameko (a type of Japanese mushroom, also called Pholiota nameko)
Let’s make a cute, glossy nameko mushroom! Here are some origami ideas to create a nameko.
You’ll need brown origami paper, a black pen, and a white pen.
Use the brown paper to form the nameko’s round, smooth shape.
Nameko are small mushrooms with a slippery, glossy feel that makes them adorable.
Use the black and white pens to draw the shiny parts and the face to make it even cuter.
Folding origami together with a parent, teacher, or friends is a great way to cooperate and have fun!
cricket
When it comes to insects that represent autumn, crickets stand alongside bell crickets.
When you hear their chirping, it feels as if the cool autumn night breeze slips right into your chest.
How about making a cricket with origami? The process is similar to folding a crane up to a certain point, and then you shape the wings, legs, and face.
The result looks quite realistic—details like the joints in the legs make it resemble a real insect.
If you want to improve the quality, using bead eyes sold at 100-yen shops is also recommended.
