[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 Origami Ideas (11–20)
persimmon
Let’s make sweet, delicious persimmons and enjoy a taste of autumn! Prepare orange origami paper and fold it into a round, slightly oval persimmon shape.
For the calyx (the leafy top), use a separate green origami sheet.
When making the calyx, consider the balance between the fruit and the calyx, and use a smaller sheet than the one you used for the persimmon fruit.
Once both parts are ready, glue them together and you’re done! Even with the same orange origami, you can create a variety of persimmons by using papers with different shades of orange.
Adding cute eyes and a mouth is also recommended.
dragonfly
Gliding through the autumn sky! Here’s a dragonfly craft idea.
All you need is a single sheet of origami paper, scissors, round stickers, and a pen.
Some of the folds are a bit tricky, so it’s best to start by making it together with a parent or teacher.
Use red origami paper to make a red dragonfly.
Use black paper and draw yellow stripes to make a giant darner.
You can get creative with the type of dragonfly by changing the paper color.
When decorating a room, it’s lovely to hang them from the ceiling or walls with fishing line or string.
It’s sure to spark children’s creativity.
Give it a try and make your own variations!
Japanese pampas grass
The flower meaning is vitality! Here’s an idea for making pampas grass.
You’ll need one sheet of brown-toned origami paper, scissors, and glue or tape.
The steps are simple, but since parts like the stems are thin, it’s important to focus and fold carefully.
Pampas grass is often used as a symbol of autumn in Japan.
It looks great when displayed together with other autumn-themed plants and animals to create a seasonal atmosphere—highly recommended.
Also, if you use a larger sheet of paper, it will have the striking presence of real pampas grass and look wonderful.
Definitely try arranging the size to your liking!
Recommended for walls too! How to fold a ginkgo leaf
Around November, when autumn deepens, the autumn leaves are at their most beautiful.
It’s also a great time to enjoy the foliage with children by folding origami.
This ginkgo leaf can be made with just one sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper into a triangle twice to create crease lines.
Fold both sides toward the center line, then fold the bottom tip upward to form the ginkgo shape.
The key is to use your fingertips to make crisp, firm creases.
Using brightly colored paper like orange or yellow will let you create a lovely, large ginkgo tree.
mushroom
As one of the quintessential foods of autumn, mushrooms are surely indispensable.
The way they peek out from between fallen leaves has a certain charm.
Let’s try making mushrooms using origami.
The key point is to make fine creases to create the mushroom’s rounded shape.
By adjusting the folding method and cleverly using the reverse side of the paper, you can complete an adorable mushroom with differently colored cap and stem.
Their simple cuteness makes them perfect as accents in drawings or as part of decorations.
squirrel
We’ll show you how to fold a small, adorable squirrel with a fluffy tail and cute expression.
It’s so charming that it makes a perfect autumn motif kids will love.
The process is very simple: make the head and body separately, then combine them at the end to finish.
Add the squirrel’s facial features as a final touch for extra cuteness! A classic brown gives it a seasonal feel, but you can also use your favorite colors of origami paper to create a unique piece.
Let children’s creativity lead the way and enjoy making it freely.
Pacific saury
Autumn is known as the season of hearty appetites, with many foods reaching their peak.
Among them, Pacific saury (sanma) is especially popular—it’s no exaggeration to call it a symbol of autumn.
So let’s try making a sanma out of origami.
When making a sanma with origami, prepare a sheet cut in half.
There are a few parts that require precise, smaller folds, but most of the steps involve straight folds.
An adult can help with the trickier sections, or you could pre-crease those folds in advance.
Broccoli
Make it with a single sheet of origami paper! Here’s a fun broccoli idea.
All you need is one sheet of green-toned origami paper and a crayon or colored pencil.
First, fold it into a triangle twice to create diagonal creases.
The key is to round out the florets (the top part of the broccoli).
How much you fold the edges to the back will give it a unique character.
You can display the finished piece as is, or place it in a dish like a salad for a cute presentation.
Have fun making it while trying different variations!
Chinese cabbage
A versatile ingredient for hot pots and pickles! Here’s an idea for making Chinese cabbage out of origami.
All you need is one sheet of green-toned origami paper.
First, fold the paper into a triangle to make crease lines.
Align the corners precisely for a neat finish! For the one-third folds, it’s reassuring to have a parent or teacher help.
Moving the fingers in small, precise ways also promotes fine motor development.
Once finished, you can glue your work onto colored construction paper and display it in your room to enjoy a sense of accomplishment.
Give it a try!
acorn
Speaking of autumn, it’s the season of harvest, and many people enjoy picking up acorns that have fallen near trees.
This piece shows how to make acorns with origami to evoke that fun autumn feeling.
It’s a simple project where you fold brown origami paper into the shape of an acorn, but the noteworthy point is how it uses the paper’s reverse side to recreate the acorn’s cap.
The finished piece is simple and easy to understand, so it could be a fun addition to decorations—like an accent in a drawing.