[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)
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.
[Childcare] Things to make in October! Simple origami ideas (101–110)
maple leaves
Let’s make bright red autumn maple leaves with origami.
However, folding a maple leaf from a single sheet is quite challenging.
That’s why I recommend a method that uses two sheets of origami paper.
Fold them into a vertical piece and a horizontal piece, then glue the two together at the end to complete it.
The vertical piece involves many broad, simple folds, while the horizontal piece includes some slightly more complex, tucked-in folds, so take care with that.
That said, if an adult helps with the tricky parts, it should be an enjoyable activity.
Apple
https://www.tiktok.com/@chooobo2/video/7287903569431350529Apples are delicious fruits from autumn through winter, and their round, red appearance gives them a cute charm.
This origami apple turns out fairly large, making it easy to use as part of decorations.
The folding method is to first crease the paper into four sections; fold the bottom half’s corners toward the center to create a pointed shape, and fold the top half straight toward the center.
From there, round off the corners with an apple shape in mind.
By folding toward the back side, the front looks neat and clean, so it could be fun to add decorations like a message on that surface.
ginkgo
This is a simple origami project that elementary school children can enjoy: a ginkgo leaf.
Ginkgo leaves that have turned yellow have a distinctive shape, don’t they? Pay attention to that shape as you enjoy making this origami.
You’ll make the leaf and the stem as separate parts and combine them at the end.
The ginkgo leaf is made using half the size of a standard origami sheet, but feel free to make it in any size you like, such as even smaller ones! It could also be fun to make lots of leaf pieces to represent a ginkgo tree.
Pacific saury
Great for autumn crafts! Here’s a fun idea for making a Pacific saury (sanma).
You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, colored pencils, and scissors.
Sanma is a classic autumn fish that really captures the season’s appetite.
First, fold the origami paper into a triangle, then unfold it and fold both sides toward the crease.
Next, fold one third inward, and repeat on the other side.
Make small cuts at the tip with scissors, fold it diagonally inward, then fold it outward.
Fold the opposite side toward the center, flip it over, and draw the pattern—done! Add details with colored pencils to make your sanma look even more realistic.
Dracula
Dracula usually has a creepy, scary image, but why not try making a cute version with origami? There aren’t many complicated folds, but the key is to make sharp, precise creases as you go! Finish by drawing Dracula’s facial expression.
Depending on the face you draw, you can make it cute or, on the contrary, give it a scary look—there are lots of ways to customize it! If you have time, adding a cape or a top hat will boost the Halloween vibes even more.