Lovely childcare

[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] Useful for childcare! Introducing autumn craft ideas (101–110)

Maple leaves you can make from age 3

[Origami] Maple Leaf (Momiji) - Easy Tutorial - Autumn Origami You Can Make from Age 3 - Kid-Friendly Folding Method - September, October, and November Origami [Origami]

Maple leaves you can make from age 3

Here’s how to make a bright red maple leaf.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold both sides toward the center crease.

Fold the bottom corner up, flip it over, open the pocket section, and squash-fold it flat.

To form the maple leaf blades, gently pull out the leaf parts as you shape them.

If the pressure control is tricky, have an adult help.

Fold the stem of the maple leaf and adjust the shape to finish.

It also looks great using yellow or orange origami paper.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Crickets you can make from age 3

[Origami] How to Make a Cricket – Easy Folding Method – Autumn Origami You Can Make from Age 3 – Kid-Friendly Instructions – Origami for September, October, and November [Origami]

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!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

A chestnut that breaks on the eighth fold

[Origami] How to fold a chestnut — Origami Chestnut

A chestnut that breaks on the eighth fold

When September comes, it’s the season when chestnuts are delicious.

Let’s fold autumn’s seasonal chestnuts with origami.

After folding the paper in half, fold the left and right corners toward the center line.

Flip the paper over and fold the bottom part of the chestnut toward the center line.

Finally, adjust the shape into a chestnut and you’re done.

You can enjoy different sizes of chestnuts by changing the size of the origami paper.

Also, by folding the corners to create roundness, the chestnut gains a three-dimensional look, resulting in a tasty-looking chestnut perfect for autumn.

Give it a try!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Easy Ghost Origami Instructions

How to Make Autumn/Halloween Origami: Super Easy and Cute! Ghost Ideas for Kids — ghost origami

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!

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem

Easy acorn

How to make an origami acorn ⭐ An easy folding tutorial that even children like 3-year-olds and kindergarteners can try ⭐ Perfect for autumn or September–October decorations ⭐ With voice commentary |

Easy acorn

In autumn, you often see children picking up acorns on their walks.

Let’s make the acorns children love using origami.

Fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.

Open it, then fold the corners toward the center line, and fold toward the center line two more times.

Gently guide the children to fold slowly and carefully.

Flip it over, fold the left and right sides in about one-third each to form the acorn shape.

Slightly fold the tip into a small triangle to round it off, and it’s done.

It also sounds fun to make them in different colors of origami paper.

Raise the rankinglower

Report a problem