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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 (121–130)

Animal art made with fallen leaves

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We went to a nearby park, collected fallen leaves, and turned them into animals on drawing paper 🍁✨.#Nursery school Autumn Dead Leaves Animals Park Gunma Fujioka City #Kichijo Nursery School
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When November comes, various leaves detach from branches and become fallen leaves.

Let’s enjoy art by using plenty of these autumnal leaves, overflowing with reds and oranges.

Try making a lion by using fallen leaves as its mane, or a rabbit by using long leaves as ears.

It’s recommended to create outdoors, where children can look at leaves of different shapes and colors and let their imaginations expand.

Beyond animals, it could be fun to make foods or vehicles as well.

Encourage children’s free inspiration and expressive abilities to create wonderful autumn art.

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Leaf stamp

[Nature] 3 Leaf-Based Crafts to Try [Nursery School/Kindergarten]

Leaf stamp

Autumn is the season when countless leaves color the ground at your feet.

How about enjoying stamp art using small leaves, large leaves, leaves that are dry and crisp, or ones that have turned red and yellow? If the leaves are dirty, wipe them clean before using.

Paint the leaves with paint mixed on the thicker side with just a little water, then press them firmly onto drawing paper.

Stamp away in vibrant colors that evoke autumn leaves.

It also sounds fun to gather leaves together with the children.

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Torn-paper collage of fallen leaves

[Origami Play] Let’s make torn-paper autumn leaves with origami

Torn-paper collage of fallen leaves

Let’s express autumn with torn-paper collage! Torn-paper collage is not only easy to make, but also a great craft for stimulating the brain by using your fingertips.

Prepare a base sheet with a tree trunk drawn or pasted on it, and freely create autumn foliage by tearing origami paper in fall colors and pasting the pieces.

You can also use color pages from newspapers instead of origami to give it a stylish finish.

No two works will ever be the same.

How about decorating the wall with these unique pieces and enjoying a little exhibition together?

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Autumn trees with a stamp

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Autumn trees with a stamp

An autumn tree painted with a handmade tampo is a craft that lets children enjoy paint in a different way than usual.

The tampo itself is easy to make—even for small children—by simply attaching cotton and gauze to a small container like a plastic bottle.

The unique patterns and soft hues created by the cotton and gauze will spark children’s imaginations and keep them absorbed in the activity.

It’s a great idea for an autumn craft—simple and satisfying, since all you do is press it onto the paper.

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Wall decoration: Owl

[Autumn Wall Art] The owls’ expressions change constantly and it’s so much fun! A simple, interactive craft for nursery and kindergarten children ages 2 to 5.

Wall decoration: Owl

When you think of owls, you probably picture them quietly hooting in a dark forest, giving the impression of a bird of autumn to winter.

This is a decoration that recreates that autumnal owl, which seems to symbolize loneliness.

It’s a simple craft: cut construction paper into the shape of an owl and attach parts for the wings and facial features.

The key point is the eyes—by making them like pages you can flip, you can change the owl’s expression.

It’s a fun craft with lots of possible variations, such as which colors to use for the owl and how to change its expressions.

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