Recommended for 5-year-olds’ September crafts! A collection of ideas to enjoy autumn

Finger-stamp rice ear and scarecrow painting

[Kindergarten/Daycare] Let's Do Finger Stamping! September Harvest Season! Rice Ears and Scarecrow Art/Crafts

In celebration of the autumn of bounty and harvest, let’s enjoy a craft project featuring rice ears and scarecrows! Use crayons to draw rice plants on a backing sheet, then add rice-ear patterns with finger stamps.

With children’s fingertip size, you can capture the delicate details of the rice ears! The trick is to put a small amount of paint on the fingertip and dab lightly.

Next, make the scarecrow’s body and face with origami and paste them onto the backing sheet to finish.

You can also add red dragonflies or a setting sun in the background to enhance the autumn atmosphere.

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Autumn Leaves Made with Bleeding/Smudging Art

It’ll make you enjoy creating! [Autumn Craft Activity]

Let’s make autumn leaves that creatively use paint bleeding! It’s a craft that 5-year-olds can enjoy with excitement as they see what colors appear when the paints mix.

The method is simple: use a dropper to drip your favorite paints onto a coffee filter, let it dry, and then cut it into the shape of a leaf! The teacher can show an example of a leaf shape at the start, and a template might also be convenient.

You can also observe real fallen leaves collected from a park while cutting with scissors.

Once you’ve made lots of leaves, draw a tree on construction paper and have everyone stick the leaves on and play together!

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Hedgehog of fallen leaves

A stylish and cute hedgehog made with fallen leaves.

You can craft the leaves from colored construction paper, or use real autumn leaves.

First, cut a brown paper plate in half to make the base.

Next, glue on leaves—made in yellow, brown, and slightly muted greens—however you like.

For the hedgehog’s eye, you can cut a circle from white construction paper, but using a round sticker is an easy option.

Have fun creating a colorful, one-of-a-kind hedgehog!

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A crown of fallen leaves

[Autumn Craft] Let's make a crown with fallen leaves!

As a craft activity for September, how about making leaf crowns together with your child? Use a variety of fallen leaves collected from parks or your garden to bring out your child’s unique designs! Simply cut construction paper into a long strip, form it into a ring, and glue the leaves on—an easy way to create an original crown, so be sure to let the children experience making the base themselves.

The crown you’ve made can also be used as an accessory for autumn festivals or Halloween.

Crafting with nature’s gifts while feeling the season nurtures the creativity of five-year-olds.

Enjoy the process with your child and make a lovely crown together.

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Autumn wreath

With the arrival of autumn, how about making a wreath filled with fall motifs? Cut cardboard, thick paper, or a paper plate into a ring, then attach acorns, pinecones, fallen leaves, and other autumn-inspired pieces.

For leaf shapes, use the half-fold technique: draw a template on origami or wrapping paper folded in half and cut along the line to create a clean, symmetrical shape.

After getting into the autumn spirit by crafting your wreath, why not head to a park to collect real fallen leaves and acorns?

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[Respect for the Aged Day] Photo Frame

Here’s a craft idea that’s perfect as a Respect for the Aged Day gift! How about putting the children’s wonderful smiles into a photo frame and giving it to grandpa and grandma? Any photo frame design will do, but how about a camera-style frame with a circular cutout in the center? The teacher can pre-cut cardstock into the shape of a camera, and the children can decorate it with masking tape, stickers, ribbons, and more.

Adding a message or illustration on the back of the camera would also be lovely! To finish, insert your favorite photo and it’s complete.

This craft is sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face, so why not give it a try?

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Prickly, Rolling Chestnuts Made with Tissue Paper

[Kindergarten/Preschool] November Prickly and Rolling Chestnut Craft to Make with Children

This is a chestnut decoration made with tissue paper and origami, perfect for the autumn season.

Layer different colors of tissue paper, accordion-fold them, and staple the center to secure.

After trimming both ends of the tissue paper, gently fan out the sheets one by one.

Carefully separating each layer creates a soft, fluffy three-dimensional look.

Next, make a chestnut with origami and add eye stickers, a mouth, and patterns.

Using double-sided brown and yellow origami is recommended.

Finally, attach the chestnut onto the tissue paper with double-sided tape to finish.

Try making these chestnuts to decorate classrooms and doors in kindergartens and nurseries in November.

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