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Perfect for September childcare! A collection of origami ideas recommended for older preschoolers

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

Here are some origami ideas perfect for autumn that you can incorporate into September childcare activities.

There are plenty of seasonal themes like acorns, dragonflies, moon-viewing rabbits, and pampas grass.

These are fun projects that make the most of the materials’ characteristics and are great for older preschoolers.

Enjoy autumn-themed origami with the children while feeling the changing seasons and drawing inspiration from nature and seasonal events.

We’ll also share clear tips on how to make each piece, helpful for both parents and teachers.

Perfect for September childcare! A collection of origami ideas recommended for older kindergarteners (21–30)

rabbit

[Origami Animals] How to fold a cute rabbit with voice instructions ☆ Origami Rabbit tutorial

rabbit

Speaking of September, it’s moon-viewing season, so here’s an origami rabbit that’s perfect for crafting toward the Harvest Moon! The steps are simple: make the rabbit’s head and body separately, then attach them at the end.

Beginners can try it with help from a teacher.

These cute rabbits also make great wall decorations! If you add autumn motifs like the moon, rice dumplings, and pampas grass, you’ll feel the season even more.

Teachers, please enjoy folding origami together and deepen your bonds with the children!

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origami tree

[Origami] Easy Tree Folding Method with Audio Commentary ☆ Origami Tree Tutorial Tatsukuri

origami tree

Here’s how to make an origami tree that can also be used as parts for wall decorations! Make the leaves and the trunk from separate sheets of origami paper, then glue them together at the end.

Use red or orange paper for an autumn foliage vibe, or white paper to create a snow-covered tree—the variations are endless! You can also use a larger sheet for the trunk to turn it into a perch for birds and other figures.

Plus, children can enjoy decorating the leaves freely by adding stickers or drawing patterns according to their age.

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Perfect for September childcare! A collection of origami ideas recommended for older kindergarteners (31–40)

raccoon dog

[Preschool Craft] Easy Origami! How to Make a Cute Raccoon Dog (Tanuki)

raccoon dog

Here’s an origami idea inspired by the tanuki, a creature said in legends to be skilled at trickery! Animals are a very popular motif with children, so why not try this in your early childhood classroom? Fold a tanuki face from origami paper, attach a gourd-shaped piece, and simply draw in the eyes, nose, and mouth.

You can also add the distinctive tail or the essential leaf that tanuki use when they transform for extra fun.

Let children decorate freely and enjoy making autumn crafts!

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acorn

[Origami] Easy Acorn Craft Tutorial

acorn

Here’s an idea for making acorns, a symbol of autumn, with origami.

Use the white underside of the paper to recreate the acorn’s shine and cap.

Folding a brown sheet into an acorn shape is simple—perfect for making with kids! By changing the fold width, you can create long, slender acorns or round ones, so have fun customizing them.

The finished pieces can be displayed as-is, or used for wall decorations or teaching materials.

Enjoy the results together with children and make the most of autumn.

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In conclusion

We introduced some origami ideas that are easy to incorporate into childcare activities in September.

Older preschoolers, in particular, become more motivated to tackle detailed tasks.

By displaying their creations or using them for seasonal events, you can further expand the scope of activities.

Discover new insights through the rich creativity that children develop with origami!