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Preschool: Autumn-Themed Craft Ideas Recommended for November

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.
9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

In November, as the cold gradually sets in, we get to enjoy beautiful autumn foliage and delicious seasonal flavors.

Why not try some fun crafts that capture those delightful autumn moments?

In this article, we’ll share craft ideas for November that let you feel the season.

We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, including autumn foods made with different materials and projects using natural items like acorns.

They’re all activities children can enjoy!

As November gets colder, let’s make the most of autumn indoors!

Because the items children make are treated as works, we refer to them as “seisaku” (productions) in the text.

[Childcare] Autumn-themed craft ideas recommended for November (111–120)

Crayon-resist painting: Fallen leaves

Creating an autumn wall display with fallen leaves! Explained by a preschool teacher (for 4- and 5-year-olds)

Crayon-resist painting: Fallen leaves

In autumn, leaves in various colors like red, yellow, and brown fall to the ground, making it a fun season for leaf collecting.

This craft idea uses autumn leaves as a motif for a resist painting activity.

It’s a simple process: draw leaves with a white crayon on white drawing paper, then paint over it with any watercolors you like.

The leaves will resist the paint and appear as if they’re popping out, which will surely delight children.

Try drawing several types of autumn leaves, not just one—like maple and ginkgo.

If an adult draws an example first, it may make it easier for the children to get started.

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[Sponge] Autumn Sky Craft

[Kindergarten/Preschool] Easy tearing craft! September autumn sky: a painting/craft of an aerial stroll among mackerel clouds

[Sponge] Autumn Sky Craft

This is a craft project to create an autumn sky with mackerel clouds using a sponge and thin calligraphy paper.

Prepare an orange sheet of construction paper, then use a sponge soaked with paints such as orange and white to dab on curved patterns.

Because “autumn sky” might be hard for children to imagine, it’s recommended to show photos or have teachers demonstrate an example.

Once the paint is completely dry, tear the thin paper and paste the pieces on as mackerel clouds to complete the autumn sky! Try arranging it further by adding origami airplanes or portraits of children looking up at the sky.

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Bagworm made with torn-paper collage

[Making Bagworms] Autumn Craft: Tearing Paper Play for Children (Nursery School / Kindergarten)

Bagworm made with torn-paper collage

How about trying a seasonal fall craft—bagworms—using torn-paper collage, a favorite with children? You’ll need brown origami paper, a toilet paper roll, glue, and so on.

Prepare the bagworm’s eyes in advance as the teacher.

First, tear the origami paper.

It’s nice to have several shades of brown.

Next, glue the torn pieces onto the toilet paper roll, covering it so there are no gaps.

Finally, attach the eyes and it’s done.

Tearing the paper engages the senses through touch and sound, and it also serves as fine motor practice!

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Acorn cutlery case

Origami acorn cutlery case (spoon case)

Acorn cutlery case

How about making an acorn-shaped cutlery case for autumn crafts that can store spoons and more? Attach it to the bento you bring to fall events, and it’s sure to catch everyone’s eye! Use a regular-sized sheet of origami and stick a smaller sheet onto the back corner.

Think of the piece attached at the corner as the acorn’s cap—it’s simple to make, which is part of the charm.

The finished piece has a pocket where you can tuck in your cutlery.

Try customizing it as a spoon case for kids or as an autumn decoration!

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Origami and finger-stamp mushrooms

[Kindergarten/Daycare] First Origami! September Forest Peekaboo Mushroom Art & Craft

Origami and finger-stamp mushrooms

Let’s make cute mushrooms using origami and finger stamps.

Choose an origami sheet in your favorite color and fold it once into a triangle.

Next, dip your finger in paint of your choice and add spots with finger stamps.

You can use just one color or combine several.

When you’re done, cut out paper shapes for the mushroom pattern and assemble them to finish! It’s also a great idea to pair them with tree-shaped cutouts or combine mushrooms that kids have made to create an autumn wall display.

Try preparing mushrooms in various sizes, both large and small.

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