October origami kids will love! Easy ideas from Halloween to autumn flavors
October is here, and the excitement of autumn is in the air! How about enjoying some origami that’s perfect for this season? With designs inspired by autumn favorites like black cats, jack-o’-lanterns, chestnuts, and sweet potatoes, you can have fun creating while feeling the season with your kids.
The steps aren’t too difficult, so even elementary school children can give them a try with ease.
Your finished pieces can be used to decorate for Halloween or embellish cards! Take this opportunity to enjoy some delightful time with autumn-themed origami!
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October Origami Kids Will Love! Easy Ideas from Halloween to Autumn Delicacies (11–20)
black cat
Let’s make a black cat using two sheets of black origami paper! It’s a perfect autumn craft for Halloween decorations or to add to cards.
Both the head and body of the black cat have hardly any difficult steps, so it’s great for elementary school kids’ fall activities and recreation.
Fold the head and body parts separately with origami and then combine them.
Of course, it’s also fine to make just the head part.
You can use round stickers for the eyes and draw the nose, mouth, and whiskers to make it cute.
And if you’re adding it to a wall display or a card, it would look lovely arranged together with other Halloween motifs.
Apple
There are many fruits that are in season in autumn.
Among them, if we’re talking about a fruit popular with all age groups, wouldn’t it be apples? When you cut the peel into a bunny shape, it looks really cute.
Apples are also easy to make with origami, so give it a try.
Fold it into a large triangle, then just keep folding the corners inward to make it round—that’s all there is to it, so even kids can do it easily.
The key to making it cute is to make a small cut with scissors after folding to create the apple’s indentation.
Make a leaf and a stem with another sheet of origami and stick them on!
pumpkin
When it comes to autumn vegetables, many people probably think of pumpkin first.
Here, we’ll show you how to fold an origami pumpkin.
You’ll need one sheet of green origami paper.
First, fold the paper into a square base.
Fold one open edge along the center line.
Fold the top edge down to the center as well.
Fold the folded section over to the opposite side along the center, and fold the other layer that appears in the same way.
Next, turn it over and fold the bottom open corner up to just before the center.
Fold the top corner down by about the same amount, then fold the tip back.
Finally, make small folds on the two side corners, and you’re done! For Halloween, it’s also cute to make it with orange origami paper for decoration, so give it a try.
cricket
Speaking of autumn insects, the most typical ones are bell crickets and field crickets.
This time, we’re introducing how to fold an origami cricket.
The steps are the same as the grasshopper up to a certain point.
Since the tail and head end up shorter than a grasshopper’s, be sure to fold them firmly inward as you go.
The folding itself is simple, so even young children can try it.
In that case, have an adult demonstrate and fold together slowly, step by step.
Once finished, add cute eye stickers or draw the eyes with a pen to complete it.
It can stand on its own, so displaying it in your room will bring a touch of autumn.
owl
An owl gracefully dancing across the autumn night sky.
If you make one with origami, the kids will surely love it.
It might seem a bit difficult, but if you fold slowly and carefully, you’ll end up with a lovely owl.
Folding the feet and wings in detail makes it look lifelike, almost real.
Folding together with your child will let you feel the arrival of autumn and spend a warm, cozy time.
Finally, draw the eyes and wing patterns, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind owl.
mushroom
The idea of expressing mushrooms—an autumn delicacy—through origami is perfect for elementary school children.
With simple folding steps and colorful paper, the classroom will look lively.
The finished mushroom origami can also be used as decorations, helping to create a warm classroom atmosphere.
Time spent creating together by teachers and children will surely be fulfilling.
Since children of a wide range of ages can enjoy it, why not incorporate it into autumn class activities? With mushroom origami, you can experience the feeling of autumn indoors.
acorn
Why not enjoy the beauty of autumn with acorn origami? With just one sheet of brown paper, you can make an adorable acorn.
Using the back side to create the cap is such a clever idea! Add faces to give each acorn its own personality.
If teachers and children work together, it becomes a fun creative activity.
Display the finished acorns on the classroom or home wall to create a lovely space full of autumn vibes.
How about everyone enjoying some autumn origami together?
Pacific saury
The smell of grilling Pacific saury really whets the appetite, doesn’t it? Let’s have fun making this autumn delicacy—Pacific saury—out of origami! The colors might be subdued, but if you draw in the eyes, mouth, fins, and grill marks, it really captures the feel of saury.
The tail is expressed by making small cuts with scissors.
Besides saury, you could also make items like a shichirin charcoal grill or maple leaves to decorate together.
If you’re doing origami during your autumn time at home, why not make a saury and fully enjoy the season?
dragonfly
When you see dragonflies flying around, doesn’t it feel like autumn is in the air? Let’s add those dragonflies to your fall origami! Since you make the body and wings separately, the process is nice and simple.
Give the wings a realistic look by making small cuts with scissors.
Once you’ve made two identical wings, attach them to the body! Finish by sticking eyes on the upper part of the body, and you’re done.
It might be fun to personalize it by changing the color combinations of the body and wings!
persimmon
When it comes to familiar autumn fruits, persimmons come to mind! Many people might even have a persimmon tree in their yard.
Let’s enjoy the seasonal feel by making persimmons with origami! Use regular-sized origami paper for the fruit and smaller-sized paper for the calyx.
There aren’t any particularly difficult steps, but the smaller paper can become a bit tricky as you progress because you’ll need to make finer folds.
Finally, attach the calyx to the top of the persimmon fruit and you’re done! Adding a glossy highlight to the surface or drawing a face can give it a nice personal touch.