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[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!

[Autumn] For November! Easy-to-make origami ideas (21–30)

Great for moon viewing! Pampas grass origami

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Great for moon viewing! Pampas grass origami

Perfect for the Night of the Thirteenth Moon! Want to make pampas grass with origami? Prepare a 15×7.5 cm sheet of origami paper.

First, fold it in half lengthwise, matching the top and bottom edges—repeat this step three times to make a long, narrow strip.

Next, place the paper vertically, fold it in half top to bottom, and crease well.

Cut a vertical slit along one of the existing fold lines on either the left or right.

Then, take the top of the bundle that’s separated by the slit and fold it 90 degrees to the right.

Open the base to give the ears some dimension, then change the angle and fold the remaining sections diagonally.

Offset the overlapping ears and adjust the shape, and your pampas grass is complete.

How to fold a cute rabbit

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How to fold a cute rabbit

Here’s an idea for making a rabbit with origami.

Since the head and body are made separately, please prepare two sheets of origami paper.

We’ll start with the head: first, fold the paper into a triangle twice.

Next, squash the pocket to form a square, then fold the top corners on both the front and back down to meet the bottom corner.

Fold both sides of the top point in toward the center line to make the rabbit’s ears.

Fold one ear diagonally, then fold the bottom corner inward to finish the head.

For the body, fold the paper into a triangle to make a crease, then fold all four edges to meet that crease.

Fold both side corners inward, and on one side, make a single step fold over that.

Fold the whole piece in half along the crease to finish.

Attach the head to the body to complete your rabbit.

[Autumn] For November! Easy-to-make origami ideas (31–40)

Cute dragonfly origami

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Cute dragonfly origami

Let’s make a red dragonfly out of origami, which you often see in November.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper and make the body and wings as separate parts.

For the body, fold the paper horizontally toward the center in half three times to shape it.

For the wings, make a crease by folding in half, then fold both sides toward the center line and round the corners by folding them in.

Finally, apply glue to the entire body piece, sandwich the wings in between, and press to attach—done! The steps are simple, so this is a recommended folding project for preschool-aged children.

Give it a try!

Cute! Horsetail Origami

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Cute! Horsetail Origami

Let’s make a cute horsetail (tsukushi) using 15×7.5 cm origami paper.

First, place the white side of the paper facing up and fold it into a square by bringing the top and bottom edges together.

Open it once the crease is made, then fold the bottom edge up to meet the crease.

Rotate the paper 90 degrees to the right and turn it over, then fold the top and bottom edges inward to make it into thirds.

Create the hakama (pleated trousers) look by making two step folds (valley–mountain) on the white section, then fold the top and bottom inward toward the center.

At this point, it’s easier if you squash-fold the right corner into a triangle.

Finally, fold all four corners of the brown section inward, and you’re done.

Two ways to fold an acorn

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Two ways to fold an acorn

Even when we say “acorns” as a catch-all, there are many kinds—apparently more than 20 species native to Japan alone.

In this idea, we introduce two styles: a long acorn and a round acorn.

That said, the folding method is the same for both.

With the colored side of the origami facing up, fold down the top edge.

This part becomes the acorn’s cap, so make this section narrower for a long acorn and wider for a round acorn.

After folding the cap, flip the paper over and fold the left and right edges toward the center line.

A key point here is to align only the brown section with the center line.

You want the white section to suggest the cap’s flare, so fold it while slightly opening it outward and flattening it.

After that, just fold the top and bottom corners inward to refine the shape.

Adding patterns to the cap makes it extra cute.

Ginkgo hanging ornament

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Ginkgo hanging ornament

Ginkgo decorations, which are very popular as autumn ornaments, add a warm touch to any room.

Prepare origami paper, string, double-sided tape, and a stapler, then let’s get started.

Fold the origami paper in half horizontally three times, aligning with the center line, then unfold it completely.

Flip the paper front and back as you make an accordion fold.

Trim the corners to create a rounded shape, fold it in half toward the center, and staple the bottom.

Finally, stick the center together with double-sided tape to finish.

Attach them to a string to make hanging garlands, or decorate walls and other spaces—have fun creating!

A cute autumn tree made of origami

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A cute autumn tree made of origami

Let’s make a simple autumn tree using origami.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper and create separate parts for the leaves and the trunk.

For the leaves, fold into triangles and squares, pressing firmly with your fingers to set crisp creases.

Following the creases, fold everything inward as if tucking it inside.

If it’s difficult, have an adult help.

Once you shape the corners into leaf-like points, the leaf section is complete.

For the trunk, fold along the center line to create a three-dimensional shape.

Attach the leaves and trunk together to finish.

It’s also nice to use different paper colors for a more autumnal look.