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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] Useful for childcare! Introducing autumn craft ideas (111–120)

Perfect for decorations! How to fold a dragonfly

[Autumn Origami] Easy☆How to Fold a Dragonfly [Origami] Simple Insect Origami

Perfect for decorations! How to fold a dragonfly

When it comes to symbols of autumn in Japan, dragonflies come to mind, don’t they? This time, let’s introduce a dragonfly made of origami that’s perfect for autumn crafts.

Prepare two sheets of origami paper, some eyes, and a felt-tip pen, and let’s get started.

For the dragonfly’s body, make creases vertically and horizontally, then fold toward the center line to form a square shape.

When puffing up and shaping parts of the origami, the key is to use your fingertips as you fold.

Next, prepare the remaining sheet of origami to make the wings.

For the sections where you open the paper outward while folding it down, take your time and fold carefully.

Glue the body and wings together, then adjust the body’s shape at the end.

Attach the eyes, and it’s complete.

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Paper puppet show of Rock-Paper-Scissors with roasted sweet potatoes

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Is making things by hand the standard in practicums? I’m totally fine with buying them. What matters is how you perform for the children, how you communicate, and how you conduct childcare.Nursery teacher / Childcare worker Panel Theater Childcare Pape-sart (paper puppet theater)Packing
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Recommended for autumn! Here are some ideas for a paper puppet show of “Yakiimo Goo-Choki-Pa.” The traditional children’s song “Yakiimo Goo-Choki-Pa,” long loved as a hand-play activity, uses rock, scissors, and paper hand shapes to pretend to make and eat roasted sweet potatoes.

This time, let’s try a paper puppet show.

A paper puppet show (peep-show style) is a type of paper doll theater made by drawing different illustrations on two sheets of paper, sandwiching a chopstick or popsicle stick between them, and gluing them together.

It’s fun because you can change the illustration with a simple flip.

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In conclusion

We introduced recommended craft ideas for October.

There were plenty of ideas you can use in October’s childcare activities, including items to decorate the walls, three-dimensional projects, and things that could be used for events.

By actively incorporating acorns and fallen leaves, children can connect with the nature of autumn, and you can also add a seasonal touch to their creations—highly recommended.

Prepare plenty of materials so the children can freely express their own ideas.

Enjoy the art-filled autumn together with the children and help them complete wonderful, unique works full of individuality.