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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)

Origami: Mushroom

[Easy Origami Mushroom] Autumn Origami 1: How to make an origami mushroom.

Origami: 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.

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Origami: acorn

[Permanent Keeper Edition] How to Fold an Acorn, Origami

Origami: acorn

Speaking of autumn, it’s the season of harvest, and many people enjoy picking up acorns that have fallen near trees.

This piece is about making 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 note how it cleverly uses the reverse side of the paper to recreate the acorn’s cap.

The finished piece is simple and easy to understand, so it could be fun to incorporate it as part of a decoration—like an accent in a drawing.

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Origami: Chestnut

[Origami] How to fold a chestnut — Origami Chestnut

Origami: Chestnut

Let’s make an autumn chestnut with origami.

Fold the paper in half to make a crease, then open it.

Align the edges to the crease and fold two corners so it looks like a roof.

Turn it over, fold the square part in half, then flip it back and make small folds to round off the corners.

You’ll have a plump little chestnut! Add eyes, a mouth, or patterns with stickers or pens if you like.

It’s a bit more advanced, but trying autumn leaves (momiji) and other origami together is also recommended!

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Pine cone ornament

[Nursery/Kindergarten] Easy Crafts with Pine Cones: Fun Nature-Based Toy Making [Also Great as Ornaments]

Pine cone ornament

Let’s make stylish ornaments using cute, round pine cones.

The process is very simple.

Just paint the pine cones with your favorite colors, and you’re done.

If you decorate them with beads, cotton, or cotton balls using glue, they’ll look even more festive.

They’re perfect not only for autumn but also as Christmas decorations.

Adding string or ribbon to hang them by windows or from the ceiling is also recommended.

Be sure to enjoy this nature-inspired craft with children this fall.

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Pine cone mascot

[Easy Craft] Perfect for Autumn! Mysterious Creatures Made from Pine Cones

Pine cone mascot

Adorable mysterious creatures made from pinecones, with their round shapes and beady eyes.

Wrap twine around a pinecone and paint the whole thing black to make a pitch-black ghost! Stick on colorful pom-poms and eye stickers, and this time you’ve got a colorful ghost.

Add a hanging string and dangle them on the wall.

Pinecones are sturdy and make excellent natural craft materials.

It might be fun to gather them together during a walk and enjoy collecting the supplies, too.

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