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

Perfect for decorations! How to fold a dragonfly

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

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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[Toilet Paper Roll] Pompoko Tanuki

How about making a cute tanuki craft using a toilet paper roll? First, cut the roll in half and wrap it with brown or ocher origami or construction paper.

Using the same paper, make parts for the tanuki’s arms and legs, ears, and face, then cut them out.

For the eyes, cut white paper into circles and draw the pupils to give it a cute expression.

When it’s finished, paste it onto a backing sheet, and add the moon or tsukimi rice dumplings to create a perfect wall decoration for enjoying the autumn atmosphere.

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How to fold tsukimi dango (paper craft)

[Origami] Moon-Viewing Dango: Easy 3D Folding Tutorial | Autumn Origami | Harvest Moon (Jugoya) | Kid-Friendly | September/October/November Origami [Origami]

Moon-viewing dango are essential sweets for the autumn full-moon night.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, then fold both sides up toward the center line.

Align the tip with the bottom corner, fold, and gently puff it out to form the dango.

A small slit with scissors is also a key step.

Fold the corners to shape the dango into a round form.

Finally, make the stand for the dango, attach the dango on top, and you’re done.

Try making these with children as the full-moon night approaches!

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Silver grass for moon viewing

[Preschool Crafts] Moon Viewing ♪ Easy Pampas Grass with Origami | Origami Silver Grass

Here’s how to make pampas grass, an essential decoration for the night of the Harvest Moon.

Fold the origami paper in half horizontally twice.

Cut off about a quarter of the width with scissors, then open the paper.

Starting from a corner, roll the paper diagonally.

Secure the handle area with tape, and you’re done.

The key is to roll it tightly so there are no gaps.

Pampas grass symbolizes wishes for a good harvest, and its leaves are also believed to ward off evil.

Give it a try and enjoy the autumn atmosphere!

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Cute squirrel

Easy origami squirrel folding! Cute enough for a 3-year-old to make♪

Let’s make an adorable squirrel using two sheets of origami paper.

First, fold the first sheet in half into a triangle and open it, then slightly fold the corners along the crease.

Flip it over and fold up the opposite corner as well.

Fold both side corners up toward the center.

Fold each of the two top corners inward toward the center to make the ears, and slightly fold the face and mouth areas inward to make them rounded—this completes the face.

Next, fold the second sheet in half into a triangle, open it, and fold both side corners inward to meet the center crease.

Fold the two bottom corners toward the center too.

Fold the whole piece in half, offset slightly, then tuck in the bottom corners to round the shape—this completes the body.

Finally, glue the face and body together and draw the squirrel’s face, and you’re done!

Autumn Mobile

This is a mobile with autumnal colors of fallen leaves.

What you’ll need: yellow construction paper, small brown origami paper, paper string, scissors, a pencil, and a hole punch.

First, draw a spiral pattern on the construction paper with the pencil.

Cut along the lines with scissors and punch holes here and there.

Next, fold the brown origami paper to make leaves.

Open the folds after creasing to create leaf veins.

Make plenty of these and connect them with string to finish.

When you hang it up, it sways gently in the breeze and lets you enjoy the feeling of autumn indoors.

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How to fold a cute persimmon

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

The plump, round shape is so charming! Here are some cute ideas for folding a persimmon.

As a seasonal fruit, you might have chances to eat persimmons at school or at home.

It could be fun to link the craft with the day’s menu.

This time, let’s make an adorable persimmon out of origami! You’ll need one sheet of orange origami paper, a quarter-size piece of green origami paper, glue, and a pen or crayon.

Since the origami is small at a quarter size and the step for making the calyx is a bit tricky, it’s reassuring to try it together with a teacher or guardian.