[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 (71–80)
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.
A little mushroom with arms and legs
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.
Maron-chan with arms and legs
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!
Autumn origami acorn
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!
Crickets you can make from age 3
Let’s make an origami cricket, a creature kids love to find on walks.
Prepare one sheet of origami paper to get started.
Fold it into a triangle twice, then open up the pocket area as you unfold.
Fold both sides toward the center line, then open up the pocket area again as you unfold.
Shape the cricket’s body and legs by sharpening the tips as you fold.
By making crisp creases, you’ll end up with a cool, three-dimensional cricket that can stand.
Give it a try!
Easy Ghost Origami Instructions
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!
Easy maple leaf origami instructions
We’ll show you how to fold a simple, irresistibly touchable, cute maple leaf.
Start by folding into a triangle and creasing, then fold both sides of the paper toward the center line to form the base of the maple leaf.
The key is to tuck the paper in so that it puffs up slightly.
As you fold, match the height of the maple leaf’s lobes, keeping the left-right balance in mind.
Since some parts will get thicker as layers overlap, fold those sections slowly and carefully.
You might also enjoy gluing the finished maple leaves onto poster board to create a maple tree!
Cute squirrel
Let’s make an adorable squirrel using two sheets of origami paper.
First, fold the first sheet in half into a triangle and open it, then slightly fold the corners along the crease.
Flip it over and fold up the opposite corner as well.
Fold both side corners up toward the center.
Fold each of the two top corners inward toward the center to make the ears, and slightly fold the face and mouth areas inward to make them rounded—this completes the face.
Next, fold the second sheet in half into a triangle, open it, and fold both side corners inward to meet the center crease.
Fold the two bottom corners toward the center too.
Fold the whole piece in half, offset slightly, then tuck in the bottom corners to round the shape—this completes the body.
Finally, glue the face and body together and draw the squirrel’s face, and you’re done!
three-dimensional bagworm
Here’s an autumn-themed bagworm craft that captures the feeling of the season.
Prepare three sheets of origami paper and let’s get started.
For the bagworm’s face, fold one sheet into a triangle to make a crease.
Open it, then fold the corners toward the center line.
Fold again along the creases and flip it over.
Match the corners to shape the bagworm’s face.
For the “mino” (the bag/casing), the key is opening the mouth of the pouch.
If it’s difficult, have an adult help.
Make two of these in the same way, then glue them together to complete the bag/casing.
Finally, glue the casing and the body together to finish.
Draw a face to create your own cute, original bagworm.
Squirrel folded from two sheets of origami paper
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!