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

Squirrel folded from two sheets of origami paper

[Autumn Origami] Easy! Cute Squirrel Folding Method / Animal Squirrel Decoration Origami Squirrel

Let’s make a cute squirrel using two sheets of origami paper.

First, fold the first sheet in half into a triangle and open it.

Fold the corners slightly along the crease.

Turn it over and fold up the opposite corner as well.

Fold both side corners up toward the center.

Fold both top corners inward toward the center to form the ears, and round off the folds for the face and mouth to shape the head—now the face is complete.

Next, take the second sheet, fold it in half into a triangle, then open it and fold both side corners inward toward the center crease.

Fold the two bottom corners toward the center as well.

Offset it slightly and fold in half, then tuck in the bottom corners to round the overall body—this completes the body.

Finally, glue the face and body together and draw the squirrel’s face to finish!

How to fold an easy cosmos flower

[Origami] Easy way to fold a cosmos flower: autumn origami, a not-difficult method that even kids can make [origami]

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.

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How to fold a cute persimmon

[Autumn Origami] How to Fold an Origami Persimmon / Easy Origami

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.

Origami dragonfly using scissors

Let’s make a dragonfly—often seen in autumn—using origami.

Prepare origami paper, round stickers, and scissors.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.

Fold it down along the center line, then unfold to create crease lines.

Make the dragonfly’s body and use scissors to make small cuts—be careful not to cut too much.

Fold to form the wings and the body separately.

Finally, add the eyes with round stickers, and it’s complete! Give it a try.

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A little mushroom with arms and legs

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a little mushroom with arms and legs (with voice-over) ☆ How to make cute mushrooms out of paper / Tatsukuri

In season for autumn! Here’s a fun idea for a little mushroom character with arms and legs.

When you hear “mushroom,” what comes to mind? Nameko, shiitake, king trumpet (eringi), shimeji—there are so many varieties.

Mushrooms, which often appear at home on the dinner table and in school lunches, are ingredients that are in season in autumn! This time, let’s make a mushroom character with arms and legs using origami.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color, a quarter-sized piece of origami paper, and a pen.

The key step is creating the mushroom’s rounded shape! Give it a try.