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October origami kids will love! Easy ideas from Halloween to autumn flavors

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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!

October Origami Kids Will Love! Easy Ideas from Halloween to Autumn Delicacies (11–20)

owl

[Autumn Animal Origami] Easy Owl 2 Folding Method with Voice Commentary ☆ Origami Easy Owl Tutorial / Tatsukuri

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.

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mushroom

[Easy Origami Mushroom] Autumn Origami 1: How to make an origami mushroom.

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.

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acorn

[Permanent Keeper Edition] How to Fold an Acorn, Origami

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?

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Pacific saury

[Can be done in 2 minutes] Simple and cute! 6 types of autumn origami 🎃👻🍄

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?

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dragonfly

How to make a simple dragonfly

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!

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persimmon

[Autumn Origami] How to Fold an Origami Persimmon / Easy Origami

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.

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October Origami Kids Will Love! Easy Ideas from Halloween to Autumn Delicacies (21–30)

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♪

Maple leaf made from a single sheet of origami paper

Try paper cutting! Here are ideas for making autumn leaves with a single sheet of origami paper.

How about creating a motif of cute, connected maple leaves to decorate your room? This time, two folding methods are introduced, so choose based on the age of the maker and how easy they are to do.

It’ll be fun to pick origami colors that match your image of maple leaves, such as red, orange, yellow, or brown.

When sketching with a pen, it’s also good to incorporate the distinctive features of maple leaves.

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