Get kids excited for September! A collection of ideas to enjoy autumn events and activities

Cosmos flowers stamped with a dab-dab technique

[Craft Activity] Wall Mural Cosmos Made by Dabbing Color with a Sponge

Let’s try making autumn flowers—cosmos—using paper plates and a sponge.

As preparation, cut the center of a paper plate into the shape of a cosmos flower.

After that, simply use a sponge to dab the cosmos shapes onto construction paper.

You can reflect the real colors of cosmos, such as pink and yellow, or choose any colors you like for a fun twist.

Layering the flowers little by little will create a more vibrant finish.

You might also enjoy looking at real cosmos flowers before starting.

Have fun making lots of cosmos blossoms!

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Dragonfly’s glasses

[Nursery/Kindergarten] Dragonfly craft ideas you can make and play with! How to make see-through glasses toys

How about making colorful, cute dragonfly glasses as a craft activity at daycare? You can use colored clear file folders from the 100-yen shop for the wings and colored cellophane for the lenses.

It’s fun to let the kids draw patterns on the wings with permanent markers or decorate them with sparkly stickers to create designs they like! The feel of cutting a clear file—something they don’t usually handle—might also feel fresh and interesting to them.

And after making them, they can have lots of fun playing with the see-through dragonfly glasses toy!

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Acorn picking

Middle preschoolers: collecting fallen leaves and acorns

In places where there are oak trees, acorns fall in such numbers in autumn that they cover the ground.

Children are great at finding acorns because they’re closer to the ground.

The weather is pleasant in autumn and it’s easy to play outside, so how about going for a walk and picking up some acorns while you’re at it? Acorns are edible, and there are fun toys you can make with them, too!

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Popping Bubble Wrap Mushroom

Perfect for autumn wall displays! 'Bubble Wrap Mushrooms' (recommended for 3-year-olds)

Why not make cute mushrooms using bubble wrap? First, the teacher draws the shapes of mushroom caps and stems, as well as autumn leaves, on construction paper.

Cut out the mushroom cap to use as a template, and trace the outline onto the bubble wrap as well.

Have the children cut out each part with scissors.

Since bubble wrap can be difficult to cut, consider assisting the children or cutting it yourself, and adjust the task accordingly.

Next, glue the bubble wrap onto the construction paper with the bubbles facing up.

Then use a permanent marker to draw patterns on the bubble wrap.

Draw a cute face on the mushroom stem, too.

It’s a fun idea to see what kinds of mushrooms the children will create!

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A dragonfly made from rolled origami

[Preschool Craft] Make it with origami! Cute autumn dragonflies

Why not enjoy autumn by making a semi-3D dragonfly using origami and construction paper? First, draw your favorite patterns with crayons on construction paper cut into dragonfly wing shapes.

Next, attach the wings to a long, thin strip of construction paper.

Fold a sheet of origami paper in half, then cut along the crease.

Fold again into strips a few centimeters wide and cut them out.

After cutting several colors of origami paper, roll each piece and glue it to hold its shape.

Finally, arrange and glue the rolled origami pieces onto the dragonfly’s body section, add the eye parts, and you’re done! Try making colorful dragonflies with the kids.

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