[Childcare] Things to make in October! Easy origami ideas
October is a month full of events like sports days and Halloween.
It’s also a great time to play outside and pick up acorns and fallen leaves while out on a walk.
In this article, we introduce origami ideas recommended for October.
We’ve gathered ideas you can use for Halloween decorations and autumn wall displays, such as ghosts, pumpkins, acorns, and ginkgo leaves.
Each idea features simple folds that kids can try, so give them a go if you like.
We also recommend stringing your creations together to make an autumn garland or hanging decoration.
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[Preschool/Childcare] Things to make in October! Easy Origami Ideas (91–100)
chestnut
Speaking of autumn, it’s a season full of delicious foods.
Among the many tasty autumn treats, I’d like to introduce an origami “chestnut” that I recommend.
The folding method is very simple: fold the paper in half into a triangle to form the chestnut’s shape.
Use the back side of the paper to create the lower part, and simply fold back the excess to complete a perfect chestnut.
Adding little dots or drawing a cute face on the top makes it even more fun.
Since chestnuts are one of the symbolic foods of autumn, it’s also a great idea to enjoy the origami while talking about seasonal autumn foods.
Kuriboh
When autumn comes, many people find themselves craving chestnuts, don’t they? Candied chestnuts are also a classic snack for kids.
Here, we’ll introduce an origami project for Kuribō, a cute chestnut character.
You’ll make it in three parts—head, body, and apron—so prepare two sheets of origami paper of the same size, plus one sheet divided into nine equal pieces.
The overall difficulty is suitable for children, but the body part includes some fine folds, so younger kids may need adult assistance.
Once it’s finished, draw the eyes and mouth to give it a cute look.
bat
Here’s an origami bat that’s perfect for Halloween events at nurseries and kindergartens.
Display it together with pumpkins and ghosts to create a festive Halloween atmosphere.
Prepare black origami paper, then first fold it in half so a vertical crease is formed.
After making the crease, open the paper horizontally and fold it in half again.
Next, fold the paper back until the corner sticks out slightly, then fold the left and right corners toward the center corner.
Open the folded left and right sections to set the creases, then flip the piece over and fold back the top corner to finish.
Adding eye pieces is also a cute crafting idea.
Pacific saury
Autumn is known as the season of hearty appetites, with many foods reaching their peak.
Among them, Pacific saury (sanma) is especially popular—it’s no exaggeration to call it a symbol of autumn.
So let’s try making a sanma out of origami.
When making a sanma with origami, prepare a sheet cut in half.
There are a few parts that require precise, smaller folds, but most of the steps involve straight folds.
An adult can help with the trickier sections, or you could pre-crease those folds in advance.
shiitake mushroom
Beautiful decorative cuts! Here are some shiitake-inspired ideas.
All you need is origami paper cut into quarter-size pieces.
These are unique origami ideas that make the most of the shiitake’s features! You can recreate the mushroom’s round cap and the decorative cut patterns with origami, and the finished shape is stunning! Since you use quarter-size origami, it’s easy to try.
Simple yet remarkably realistic—just like a real shiitake—so give it a go!
shimeji mushrooms
Let’s make it by pasting origami together! Here’s an idea for shimeji mushrooms.
All you need to prepare is brown origami paper and scissors.
Enjoy the excitement as if you’re creating a tiny mushroom forest! Shimeji mushrooms are characterized by clusters of small caps, and by steadily layering and attaching pieces of brown origami, you can complete a whole cluster of shimeji.
It’s fun to recreate their mysterious shape! Now, let’s make a shimeji forest with origami.
dragonfly
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoiku.labo/video/7398013114328845584Speaking of autumn, you often see lots of dragonflies flying over fields and rice paddies, right? This time, I’ll show you a dragonfly you can make with your child using origami.
First, fold the paper into a triangle and a rectangle to create creases.
You’ll be folding both the wings and the body from a single sheet, so be careful not to mix up the order of the steps.
Cut the left and right wings with scissors, then fold the corners of the wings inward to round them.
Finally, make the eyes with round stickers and attach them, and your dragonfly is complete! You can make it with just one sheet of origami paper, so have fun giving it a try.
Nameko (a type of Japanese mushroom, also called Pholiota nameko)
Let’s make a cute, glossy nameko mushroom! Here are some origami ideas to create a nameko.
You’ll need brown origami paper, a black pen, and a white pen.
Use the brown paper to form the nameko’s round, smooth shape.
Nameko are small mushrooms with a slippery, glossy feel that makes them adorable.
Use the black and white pens to draw the shiny parts and the face to make it even cuter.
Folding origami together with a parent, teacher, or friends is a great way to cooperate and have fun!
grapes
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Grapes are truly the king of autumn fruits, aren’t they? Let’s make some three-dimensional autumn grapes using origami.
Cut origami paper into long, thin strips and connect them into loops: make two sets of four loops and one set of six loops.
Cut a long, thin piece from brown construction paper for the stem.
Thread the top parts of the three loop chains you just made through the stem piece, then glue the ends of the construction paper together.
Attach a string for hanging, and you’re done! Feel free to add decorations like leaves as you like.
It’s a fun origami project and a great way to practice using scissors and glue, so I highly recommend it.
grapes
This is an origami grape craft, a beloved taste of autumn.
It’s a perfect motif for fall crafts and recreational activities! Cut origami paper into small squares to make the grape berries.
Make several of them, then glue them together at the end to form a bunch of grapes.
It may take a bit of effort, but you’ll end up with cute, three-dimensional grapes! It’s also great for autumn wall decorations, and adding leaves or vines can create a natural look.
