Craft ideas for 2-year-olds! A cute collection of creations to enjoy October events

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Here are some craft ideas you can enjoy with two-year-olds in October! From creations using autumn natural materials like nuts and fallen leaves to cute Halloween-themed projects, we’ve gathered wonderful activities bursting with children’s excitement.

There are also activities that let them enjoy textures, such as finger stamping and playing with paint.

While valuing children’s “I want to try!” spirit, nurture their rich expressive abilities through seasonal crafts! Because we’re introducing ideas that foster children’s free expression, we use the term “seisaku” (production/craft-making) in the main text.

Craft ideas for 2-year-olds! A cute collection of creations to enjoy October events (21–30)

Acorns with crayons and stickers

Here’s a fun acorn craft you can tackle using your creativity with crayons and stickers.

First, cut and paste construction paper to make the acorn.

If you create the cap and the body separately and layer them, it will add a three-dimensional feel.

Then, decorate the acorn with stickers and add facial features made from construction paper.

It’s interesting because you can work while thinking, “What kind of face should I make?” or “How can I make it look cute?” Everyone’s will turn out differently, so sharing them afterward will likely be a lot of fun.

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Three-dimensional grapes made with sticker pasting

This is a 3D grape craft made by sticking round-cut origami pieces onto a long, narrow strip of construction paper.

Put double-sided tape on the back of the cut-out origami circles, and have the children peel and stick them.

Once the origami pieces are attached, wrap the strip around a triangular piece of construction paper in a spiral.

Finally, add a pipe-cleaner stem and paper leaves to finish.

You can also use stickers instead of origami, of course.

Let the children choose their favorite patterns.

It’s a perfect idea for an autumn wall decoration.

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Craft ideas for 2-year-olds! A cute collection of projects to enjoy October events (31–40)

Autumn, flushed crimson with stamps

Would you like to create a tree with an autumn foliage theme—one of the quintessential symbols of fall? You can make a soft, gentle-colored illustration using stamping! Cut out a tree-shaped silhouette from drawing paper.

It helps to fold the paper in half vertically before cutting; if multiple people will use it, thicker cardstock is recommended.

Place the cut-out stencil on top and secure it to your drawing paper, then use a sponge to stamp the colors.

Finally, attach the tree trunk and scatter fallen leaves to finish.

You can even use real fallen leaves—perfect for November—making this a crafting activity full of seasonal creativity.

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Grapes in bubble art

This is a grape craft made with bubble art.

Bubble art is a technique that uses bubbles created from a soap solution.

Mix detergent, water, and paint to make a colored soap solution, then blow through a straw to create bubbles.

Place the bubbles onto drawing paper to make patterns.

Once the bubbles dry, cut them out into grape shapes, and attach them to a grape backing sheet to finish.

Instead of a straw, you can also use a cut plastic bottle covered with cloth or netting as a substitute.

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Stylish mushrooms made with masking tape

Masking tape comes in all sorts of designs and patterns.

How about using that tape to make stylish mushrooms? On a sheet of white drawing paper, stick your favorite masking tapes randomly—vertically, horizontally, and diagonally.

Once you’ve added as much as you like, cut the paper into the shape of a mushroom cap, then pair it with another piece of paper cut into the shape of the mushroom stem to complete the craft.

Each child will choose different tapes and arrangements, resulting in wonderfully original creations.

Depending on the children’s ages, teachers should handle any steps that involve using scissors.

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Yarn Halloween Cup

Let’s make a yarn Halloween cup that will liven up the festivities by holding candy and small items! It’s a perfect idea for October crafts in daycare or kindergarten.

First, punch two holes along the rim of a paper cup and attach a pipe cleaner as a handle.

Next, stick double-sided tape around the outside of the cup and wrap yarn in your favorite colors.

Finish by adding a face—and you’re done! It’s a fun craft you can easily make with familiar materials.

Try different combinations of pipe cleaner and yarn colors to create your own variations!

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Autumn of art, drawing freely

We often have plenty of chances to draw.

So here’s an idea that lets you feel the autumn season.

First, draw freely—finger painting or decalcomania are both great.

Once the artwork is finished, mount it on brown construction paper to make it look like it’s in a frame.

After that, add a paper cutout of a child so it looks like the child is doing the drawing.

That alone is wonderful, but for the finishing touch, decorate it with fallen leaves and more.

It’ll create a perfect “autumn of the arts” atmosphere.

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