[Childcare] Perfect for October! Autumn crafts to enjoy with 5-year-olds

Maron-chan with arms and legs

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a chestnut (Marron-chan) with arms and legs, with voice instructions ☆ How to make paper chestnuts with arms and legs / Tatsukuri

Let’s make Chestnut Maron-chan! Here are some ideas for a Maron-chan with arms and legs.

Autumn brings all kinds of nuts and seeds—acorns, horse chestnuts, pine cones, walnuts, and more.

Activities that help children learn about these natural treasures sound fun too, don’t they? This time, among the many kinds of nuts and seeds, why not make Chestnut Maron-chan out of origami? You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, one quarter-size sheet of origami paper, and a pen.

With arms and legs, Chestnut Maron-chan looks so cute!

A maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper

Autumn Origami Paper Cutting [Origami] Maple Leaf — Made with a single sheet of origami paper♪ Great for paper-cutting beginners♪

Papercutting fun! We’re introducing an idea for making a maple leaf out of a single sheet of origami paper.

When you go for autumn walks or outings, you may have chances to see maples turning color.

Let’s make a maple leaf from origami so you can enjoy the arrival of autumn indoors too.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, a template, and scissors.

The video shows two patterns, so choose the one that suits your activity.

Also, cutting through layered origami with scissors requires strength, so take it easy and don’t push yourself.

Autumn origami acorn

[Autumn Origami] How to fold an acorn with audio instructions ☆ Origami: How to fold an acorn – September autumn decoration

A big hit with kids! Here are some fall origami acorn ideas.

When you head out for a walk in the park, feeling the cool autumn breeze, you’ll often find acorns scattered on the ground.

Don’t children go hunting for them as if they’ve discovered treasure? This time, let’s make those beloved acorns with origami! All you need is one sheet of origami paper and a pen.

You can choose from long, slender acorns or round ones—the choosing itself is exciting.

Be sure to give it a try!

Chestnuts you can try from around age 3

Origami “Chestnut” – Easy folding method suitable from around age 3

Here’s an origami chestnut that even preschoolers can enjoy.

Fold the paper in half, then open it and fold the bottom edge up toward the center crease.

Flip the paper over and fold the top half along the line to form a triangle.

Fold the lower left and right corners up along the crease, then round the corners to finish.

Draw a face to create your own cute, original chestnut.

Display the finished chestnut indoors for autumn crafts or as wall decor to bring a sense of the season and add a charming touch.

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Easy Ghost Origami Instructions

How to Make Autumn/Halloween Origami: Super Easy and Cute! Ghost Ideas for Kids — ghost origami

Here’s an origami ghost that’s perfect for autumn Halloween.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it into a triangle.

Then fold the left and right corners in toward the center line.

Tuck the loose, fluttery corner downwards.

Fold the whole piece toward the center line, then fold the tip downward to shape it into a ghost.

If you fold the bottom part of the ghost at an angle, it adds movement and makes a cute ghost.

Once it’s finished, draw a face and stick it on a Halloween bag or wand to enjoy!

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Cute little fox

[Preschool Crafts] Autumn Craft! Cute Fox with Origami ♪ | Origami Fox

Let’s make a fox out of origami—a creature that often appears in fairy tales and folk stories set in autumn.

This time, we’ll use two sheets of origami paper.

First, fold the first sheet into a triangle.

Lift and fold only the top layer at the largest corner so that a small white part shows.

Turn it over, then fold both side corners up toward the center to form the ears.

Draw the eyes with a pen.

Next, fold the second sheet into a triangle, then fold it in half again, slightly offset.

Finally, glue the face piece from the first sheet to the body piece from the second sheet, and you’re done.

There aren’t many steps, and it’s very easy to make, so give it a try!

Cute 3D cosmos

How to Make Autumn Flower Origami: 3 Easy and Cute Cosmos Origami Patterns (Kid-Friendly!) · Origami Cosmos Easy

Let’s make a three-dimensional cosmos—the quintessential autumn flower—using origami.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper and fold it in an accordion (zigzag) pattern.

Be careful to keep the fold widths even.

Use scissors to trim the tip to form the cosmos petals.

Take three petal pieces, fold along the lines, and assemble them to create a 3D cosmos.

Make four of these and glue them together to complete the flower.

It’s also fun to create an autumn scene by making a whole cosmos field—you’ll really feel the season’s atmosphere!

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