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

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

Last updated:2025/8/28

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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! An origami idea collection recommended for older kindergarteners (1–10)

How to fold an easy cosmos flower

[Origami] Easy way to fold a cosmos flower: autumn origami, a not-difficult method that even kids can make [origami]

How to fold an easy cosmos flower

Let’s introduce how to fold a cosmos flower.

Prepare one sheet of origami paper, crease it, and cut it into four equal parts.

Using the creases as a guide, shape each quarter into a cosmos petal.

Once all are folded, glue the four petals together at the center.

For the stem, prepare another quarter sheet of origami paper and fold it along the center.

Finally, glue the flower and the stem together, and you’re done! The steps are simple, so give it a try.

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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]

How to fold tsukimi dango (paper craft)

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

Silver grass for moon viewing

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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How to fold a cute persimmon

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

How to fold a cute persimmon

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.

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Origami dragonfly using scissors

Let’s make a dragonfly—often seen in autumn—using origami.

Prepare origami paper, round stickers, and scissors.

First, fold the origami paper into a triangle twice.

Fold it down along the center line, then unfold to create crease lines.

Make the dragonfly’s body and use scissors to make small cuts—be careful not to cut too much.

Fold to form the wings and the body separately.

Finally, add the eyes with round stickers, and it’s complete! Give it a try.

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A little mushroom with arms and legs

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a little mushroom with arms and legs (with voice-over) ☆ How to make cute mushrooms out of paper / Tatsukuri

A little mushroom with arms and legs

In season for autumn! Here’s a fun idea for a little mushroom character with arms and legs.

When you hear “mushroom,” what comes to mind? Nameko, shiitake, king trumpet (eringi), shimeji—there are so many varieties.

Mushrooms, which often appear at home on the dinner table and in school lunches, are ingredients that are in season in autumn! This time, let’s make a mushroom character with arms and legs using origami.

You’ll need one sheet of origami paper in your favorite color, a quarter-sized piece of origami paper, and a pen.

The key step is creating the mushroom’s rounded shape! Give it a try.

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Maron-chan with arms and legs

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a chestnut (Marron-chan) with arms and legs, with voice instructions ☆ How to make paper chestnuts with arms and legs / Tatsukuri

Maron-chan with arms and legs

Let’s make Chestnut Maron-chan! Here are some ideas for a Maron-chan with arms and legs.

Autumn brings all kinds of nuts and seeds—acorns, horse chestnuts, pine cones, walnuts, and more.

Activities that help children learn about these natural treasures sound fun too, don’t they? This time, among the many kinds of nuts and seeds, why not make Chestnut Maron-chan out of origami? You’ll need one sheet of origami paper, one quarter-size sheet of origami paper, and a pen.

With arms and legs, Chestnut Maron-chan looks so cute!

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