[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 (71–80)
3D grapes made from toilet paper
Glue purple origami paper onto a toilet paper roll and cut it into 1 cm-wide rings.
On the base, arrange and glue them in four tiers of 4, 3, 2, and 1.
Paint the insides with purple paint.
Attach a stem and leaves cut from construction paper, and your grape cluster is complete.
When attaching the origami paper to the toilet paper roll, be sure to apply glue across the entire sheet so it adheres firmly.
If it’s not well attached, it may peel off when you cut it.
Grapes are typically purple, but it’s fine for children to paint them in whatever color they imagine grapes to be.
Let’s make grapes using bubble wrap!
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Here’s a craft idea for making grapes using bubble wrap.
Stick bubble wrap onto light purple construction paper and cut it into a grape shape.
Attach a stem made from brown construction paper, then use a permanent marker to color in each round bubble one by one.
There are many, so it can be a bit of work, but keep at it patiently.
Once you’re done coloring, your grapes are complete! Display them in your room to enjoy an autumn vibe.
When you’re finished using them as decorations, it could be fun to pop the bubble wrap and play with it.
Three-dimensional grapes with just one sheet!
Cut a sheet of construction paper into a rectangle and make two slits at each end.
On the left side, roll the middle section with slits toward the front and glue it, then roll the remaining sections toward the back and glue them.
On the right side, roll the middle section toward the back and glue it, then glue the remaining sections toward the front.
Fold the paper in half so the rolled parts form three rows, then cut along the fold with scissors to shape the stem.
Make leaves and vines out of origami paper and attach them to the grapes to finish! Try making them in various colors.
Super huge! Tissue paper grapes
Here’s an idea that’s perfect when you want to make an impactful autumn wall display.
Stack several sheets of tissue paper and accordion fold them.
Once folded, tie the center with wire.
Gently pull apart the layers of tissue paper one by one from the inside; when all the layers are fluffed, shape it into a round form.
This makes one grape.
Make eight of these, then arrange them in four rows as 3, 2, 2, and 1.
Glue them onto the base, and add a stem made from construction paper and leaves made from tissue paper to finish.
When you display it on the wall, adding a vine is a nice touch too.
Swirly Grapes
When it comes to the king of autumn flavors, grapes surely take the crown.
Let’s make a seasonal craft by rolling construction paper.
Prepare construction paper, scissors, and glue.
Cut the construction paper into a teardrop shape to create the base for the grapes.
Cut long, thin strips of construction paper and roll them tightly with your fingertips to form grape shapes.
Glue the rolled “grapes” onto the base in a three-dimensional way, making sure there are no gaps.
Finally, cut and roll green construction paper to make the stem and cluster top, then glue it on to finish.
Try making it while paying attention to finger dexterity, size, and overall balance.
Easy grapes—just put them in a plastic bag
Let’s make grapes by crumpling tissue paper—an activity kids can enjoy from around age one.
Prepare a clear plastic bag, tissue paper, and a pipe cleaner.
Shape the clear plastic bag into a triangle, then crumple the tissue paper into small balls to make grape berries.
Put the berries into the bag and twist the opening closed with the pipe cleaner.
Once your 3D grape cluster is done, add a leaf made from a handprint and create a wrinkled pattern on it to finish.
This is a craft that children around one year old, who love squeezing and crumpling, can enjoy.
Give it a try!
Grapes wreath
Using origami to make delicious-looking grapes is also perfect as a craft that stimulates fine motor development.
Prepare origami paper, glue, and scissors, and let’s get started.
Cut the origami into strips with scissors and glue the ends to make loops.
Make a total of 12 loops.
Glue the loops together to form a bunch of grapes.
If you use light green origami, you can make Shine Muscat grapes.
You can also make leaves and the stem, which might be fun for wall displays and other decorations.
Bagworm made with a toilet paper roll core
Would you like to make three-dimensional bagworms using toilet paper rolls? First, prepare construction paper in various colors and have the children tear it into pieces.
Once you have enough pieces, glue them onto the toilet paper rolls.
Let some pieces stick out a little to make the bagworms look more authentic.
After the glue dries, draw the eyes and mouth to create your original bagworms.
When displaying them, hang them on a string for a cute exhibit that gently sways.
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.