Enjoy the season with September origami! Idea collection for preschoolers
Many teachers are probably thinking, “What kind of autumn origami should we make?” With that in mind, here are some perfect seasonal origami ideas for younger children! From ginkgo leaves and shiitake mushrooms to tanuki raccoons and even Grandparents’ Day portrait origami, there are plenty of wonderful ideas to spark kids’ creativity.
Have fun making them with the children and brighten up your classroom with lively decorations.
Enjoy an exciting origami time filled with smiles as the kids proudly say, “I did it!”
Enjoy the season with September origami! Idea collection for preschoolers (1–10)
Chestnuts you can try from around age 3
Here’s an origami chestnut that even preschoolers can enjoy.
Fold the paper in half, then open it and fold the bottom edge up toward the center crease.
Flip the paper over and fold the top half along the line to form a triangle.
Fold the lower left and right corners up along the crease, then round the corners to finish.
Draw a face to create your own cute, original chestnut.
Display the finished chestnut indoors for autumn crafts or as wall decor to bring a sense of the season and add a charming touch.
Great for scissor practice too! Cosmos papercut (kirie)
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoiku.labo/video/7270347938935704833I’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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Perfect for autumn! How to fold a mushroom (origami)
When it comes to autumn flavors, mushrooms are a classic! Let me show you how to make a mushroom using just one sheet of origami paper.
First, fold the paper in half into a rectangle, then fold it in half again to make a square.
Unfold it completely, then fold two corners toward the center.
Flip it over and fold the bottom half upward.
Flip it back, tuck the left and right sides inward, then fold the whole piece in half.
Fold down only the white section, then tuck the white part inside to finish.
For the mushroom cap, tuck in the corners to round the shape overall.
It might look cute if you draw some patterns on it, too!