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[October] Craft ideas for fall you can use in childcare

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

October is when you can feel autumn even more strongly, thanks to changes in nature and the climate.

This is a must-read for teachers who are thinking, “I want to enjoy autumn-specific crafts with the children!”

Here we introduce craft ideas perfect for October.

You’ll find a wide range of ideas: themes inspired by Halloween such as ghosts and pumpkins; and themes that feature autumn-only natural items and seasonal tastes like fallen leaves, acorns, mushrooms, and grapes.

We also introduce techniques that stimulate children’s five senses and curiosity, as well as fun ways to use materials that greatly expand their imaginative world—please use them for inspiration.

Because we focus on ideas for creating works that allow children to freely express their individuality, we use the term “制作 (seisaku)” as “creation” or “craft” in the text.

[October] Craft ideas for fall that you can use in childcare (91–100)

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

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.

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Maron-chan with arms and legs

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a chestnut (Marron-chan) with arms and legs, with voice instructions ☆ How to make paper chestnuts with arms and legs / Tatsukuri

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!

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A maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper

Autumn Origami Paper Cutting [Origami] Maple Leaf — Made with a single sheet of origami paper♪ Great for paper-cutting beginners♪

A maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper

Papercutting fun! We’re introducing an idea for making a maple leaf out of a single sheet of origami paper.

When you go for autumn walks or outings, you may have chances to see maples turning color.

Let’s make a maple leaf from origami so you can enjoy the arrival of autumn indoors too.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, a template, and scissors.

The video shows two patterns, so choose the one that suits your activity.

Also, cutting through layered origami with scissors requires strength, so take it easy and don’t push yourself.

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Autumn origami acorn

[Autumn Origami] How to fold an acorn with audio instructions ☆ Origami: How to fold an acorn – September autumn decoration

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!

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Great for scissor practice too! Cosmos papercut (kirie)

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I’ll show you how to make simple yet bright and cute cosmos flowers.

Start with the front side of the origami facing up and fold it in half into a square twice.

Fold it into a triangle aligning the edges, then unfold both sides.

On the loose, flappy side, draw lines imagining the petals of a cosmos flower, and cut along them with scissors.

Open the origami and stick a yellow sticker in the center to finish.

If you make a bunch and decorate your room, it will instantly feel full of autumn! It’s also perfect for practicing scissor skills.

Please give it a try.

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