[Childcare] November wall decorations and autumn craft ideas
As the days when we feel a slight chill gradually increase, November overflows with the cozy charm of autumn.
This time, we’re introducing recommended wall decorations for November, along with creative autumn craft ideas.
From pieces that incorporate natural materials like vividly colored leaves and acorns, to delicious seasonal foods like chestnuts and grapes, and familiar autumn creatures such as bagworms and hedgehogs—these projects are packed with ideas that capture the essence of fall.
Make the most of children’s individuality in their creations and enjoy the autumn season to the fullest!
Because the items children make are treated as artworks, we refer to them as “seisaku” (creations) in the text.
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[Childcare] November Wall Decorations and Autumn Craft Ideas (21–30)
Cute! How to fold an origami Totoro
Totoro, a hugely popular Studio Ghibli character, can be made using gray and light peach origami paper, plus two white and two black round stickers.
First, fold the gray paper into a triangle and unfold it, then fold both side edges toward the center crease.
Fold the corners to round out Totoro’s shape.
Next, open out the two edges you folded first to create Totoro’s arms.
Trim a little off the tip of the longest pointed part, and use that piece to make ears and attach them.
Then shape the light peach paper into Totoro’s belly and combine it with the gray paper.
Finally, add Totoro’s eyes with the round stickers, and draw the nose and belly markings with a pen to finish.
Origami Squirrel You Can Fold from a Single Sheet!
Here’s an idea for making a squirrel out of origami, perfect for autumn crafts.
First, fold the paper into a triangle.
Then, as if making a paper cup, fold both corners inward so they cross over and overlap.
Turn the paper upside down, and fold the corners you just made upward to create the squirrel’s ears.
Flip the paper over, and fold up one layer of the bottom corner into a triangle.
Fold a small part of that corner to the back to represent the squirrel’s white belly.
Flip the paper over again, fold up the remaining bottom corner, then make a small cut near the left edge and shape it into the tail.
Draw the body pattern and face with a pen to finish.
Cute and easy! How to fold a persimmon (origami)
The king of nutrient-packed fruits, the persimmon, makes for origami that feels seasonal and is perfect for autumn crafts.
Prepare orange and green origami paper and let’s start folding.
On the orange paper, make creases and fold the corners toward the center.
Fold further toward the center to create the base of the persimmon.
For the last section, fold it up toward the top edge to give the persimmon a three-dimensional shape.
For the leaf part, fold it first, then make small cuts at the edges—be careful not to cut too far.
It could also be fun to turn all the persimmons everyone folded into a persimmon tree display on the wall to make it together with the children.
An easy way to fold a maple leaf (origami)
In November, when the autumn colors are at their most beautiful, let’s try folding a maple leaf.
First, fold it into a triangle and unfold it.
Fold both sides toward the crease to form a sharp triangular shape.
Turn it over, then fold from the long, pointed corner toward the corner on the diagonal.
Turn it over again, open the two pocket-like sections, and shape it into a diamond.
Fold up both of the long, thin triangles, spread the small triangles that formed inside to both sides, then fold one of the long triangles downward and trim the corners as needed to neaten the shape—and you’re done.
Make lots of them and create a maple-leaf scenery inside your room!
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
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.
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, freshly baked sweet potato
Let’s fold an autumn treat—sweet potatoes—using a single sheet of origami paper.
As you fold, be sure to make crisp creases.
By freely adjusting the angles, each person’s sweet potato will have its own unique shape, making it even more fun when you finish.
For the white areas, it’s recommended to add color using crayons or paint.
Fold in the corners to give your sweet potato a plump, rounded shape.
It could be fun to display them on an autumn-themed wall, or put them in a basket or bag and use them for pretend shopping play.
Cute little squirrel!
A squirrel you can make from a single sheet of origami—also great for November wall displays—is a perfect craft for preschoolers.
Fold the paper into a triangle, then fold up the left and right sides to form a cup shape.
After folding down the tip of the paper, create the squirrel’s belly.
For the tail, make horizontal snips into the flappy triangular part of the paper.
Be careful not to cut all the way through.
Draw the face to finish.
To give the tail a fluffy look, you might curl it with a ballpoint pen to add some movement.
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.