[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)
Autumn Origami! How to Fold a Mushroom
Prepare two sheets of origami paper, round stickers, and glue to make a cute, original mushroom.
We’ll create it in two parts: the cap and the stem.
For the cap, fold the paper into a triangle, then fold the corners to shape it like a mushroom cap.
For the stem, make a triangular crease, then fold the left and right corners toward the center twice.
Tuck the tip into the crease, adjust the shape, and round it out to complete the stem.
Glue the cap and stem together, add the round stickers, and enjoy making your own original mushroom!
half an apple
What fruit says autumn to you? You might think of persimmons or grapes, but apples are probably one of them too.
Let’s make a perfect October fruit origami: a half apple! Fold a rectangle and a square to make creases, then tuck the paper inward so it looks like a picture book.
Fold the corners of the layered core section, and fold the four corners around the edge to create the apple shape.
Make another one slightly smaller, layer and glue them together, and finish by adding a stem.
For a more apple-like look, use red paper for the larger outer piece and white paper for the smaller inner piece.
How to fold an easy cosmos flower
Let’s introduce how to fold a cosmos flower.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper, crease it, and cut it into four equal parts.
Using the creases as a guide, shape each quarter into a cosmos petal.
Once all are folded, glue the four petals together at the center.
For the stem, prepare another quarter sheet of origami paper and fold it along the center.
Finally, glue the flower and the stem together, and you’re done! The steps are simple, so give it a try.
How to fold a cute persimmon
The plump, round shape is so charming! Here are some cute ideas for folding a persimmon.
As a seasonal fruit, you might have chances to eat persimmons at school or at home.
It could be fun to link the craft with the day’s menu.
This time, let’s make an adorable persimmon out of origami! You’ll need one sheet of orange origami paper, a quarter-size piece of green origami paper, glue, and a pen or crayon.
Since the origami is small at a quarter size and the step for making the calyx is a bit tricky, it’s reassuring to try it together with a teacher or guardian.
Origami dragonfly using scissors
Let’s make a dragonfly—often seen in autumn—using origami.
Prepare origami paper, round stickers, and scissors.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.
Fold it down along the center line, then unfold to create crease lines.
Make the dragonfly’s body and use scissors to make small cuts—be careful not to cut too much.
Fold to form the wings and the body separately.
Finally, add the eyes with round stickers, and it’s complete! Give it a try.
Crickets you can make from age 3
Let’s make an origami cricket, a creature kids love to find on walks.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper to get started.
Fold it into a triangle twice, then open up the pocket area as you unfold.
Fold both sides toward the center line, then open up the pocket area again as you unfold.
Shape the cricket’s body and legs by sharpening the tips as you fold.
By making crisp creases, you’ll end up with a cool, three-dimensional cricket that can stand.
Give it a try!
Easy Ghost Origami Instructions
Here’s an origami ghost that’s perfect for autumn Halloween.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.
Then fold the left and right corners in toward the center line.
Tuck the loose, fluttery corner downwards.
Fold the whole piece toward the center line, then fold the tip downward to shape it into a ghost.
If you fold the bottom part of the ghost at an angle, it adds movement and makes a cute ghost.
Once it’s finished, draw a face and stick it on a Halloween bag or wand to enjoy!
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!
