[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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[Childcare] Things to make in October! Simple origami ideas (1–10)
bat
Here’s a cute yet slightly spooky? origami bat idea that flaps around the autumn night sky! It’s a perfect fit for October and the Halloween season, isn’t it? The standout feature of this bat origami is that you use scissors.
By making small cuts in key spots and shaping the parts in detail, the finished look is impressively high-level.
If you’re making it with kids, having them draw the bat’s face could be a great touch.
As you craft, you might even start feeling like a vampire!?
cricket
When it comes to insects that represent autumn, crickets are right up there with bell crickets.
When you hear their chirping, it feels as if the cool autumn night breeze slips right into your chest.
How about making a cricket out of origami? Up to a certain point, the folding is similar to a crane, and after that you shape the wings, legs, and face.
The finished piece looks quite realistic—like a real insect—especially with the segmented feel of the legs.
If you want to level up the quality, I recommend using bead eyes sold at 100-yen shops.
Halloween hat
Try making a classic Halloween cosplay item: a witch’s hat.
First, fold the paper into a triangle and open it up.
Then fold two sides to align with the crease you just made, and open it again.
Using those three creases as guides, form an isosceles triangle.
Roll up the base edge tightly as you fold, and the hat is complete! The rolled part looks just like the brim of the hat.
Stick it onto a jack-o’-lantern face you made separately to boost the Halloween vibe! To make it lively, use a variety of colored papers.
[Childcare] Things you’ll want to make in October! Easy origami ideas (11–20)
kaki
Its perfectly round, orange look is adorable, and it tastes delicious! How about making a persimmon out of origami? Take an orange sheet of origami paper, fold it into a rectangle, then fold in the corners to form the fruit.
For the top, attach a calyx made from green paper.
The calyx involves some detailed folding, but that’s why it turns out three-dimensional—no one will mistake it for anything but a persimmon’s calyx.
Draw a face on the finished piece to make it even cuter.
You could even make lots of them and turn them into a persimmon tree wall decoration—that could be fun!
fox
Do you know why foxes are associated with autumn? It’s said that as they prepare for winter, they come out into places where people can see them, and when their coats change to winter fur, they take on the classic “fox” look.
Now, here’s an origami idea featuring a fox.
Fold a square of origami paper into a triangle, then fold it further to create the ears and the tip of the nose.
Finish by drawing the eyes, and you’re done! The steps are simple, so it’s easy to try.
If you have extra time, use another sheet of origami paper to make the body, too.
raccoon dog
Here’s an origami raccoon dog (tanuki) craft idea featuring cute little ears that pop out.
Start with a sheet creased in a cross; along the center line, fold the top into a rectangle and the bottom into a pointed triangle.
Fold the top outward to make the ears, and fold back the pointed tip on the bottom to form the mouth.
To make the eye area more tanuki-like, attach a gourd-shaped piece, then draw the eyes, nose, and mouth with a pen to finish.
Combine it with other animal origami, like foxes, to give it an even more autumnal feel.
garland
When it comes to classic ideas for brightening up a room with wall decorations, garlands are a go-to.
Since it’s October, using orange and purple paper to give it a Halloween vibe is perfect! Fold origami paper into isosceles triangles and stick jack-o’-lantern and ghost stickers on the visible side.
Make several of these and string them together with thread—that’s it! Simple is best: a quick and easy autumn origami craft.
Pairing it with other decorations like balloon displays can really elevate the atmosphere, too.