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

September is a month full of fun, with many events and activities at nurseries and kindergartens as we enjoy the autumn season.

There are plenty of activities and events to enjoy with children, such as moon-viewing, grape picking, and collecting acorns.

Here, we’ll introduce ideas for indoor activities and events that are filled with the unique seasonal feel of September.

Through finger plays and craft activities, let’s incorporate experiences that connect with autumn’s nature and foods to nurture children’s curiosity.

You’re sure to find hints for creating heartwarming memories.

Make September Childcare Come Alive! A Collection of Ideas to Enjoy Autumn Events and Activities (21–30)

Silver grass for moon viewing

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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!

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.

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.

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!

Great for scissor practice too! Cosmos papercut (kirie)

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I’ll show you how to make simple yet bright and cute cosmos flowers.

Start with the front side of the origami facing up and fold it in half into a square twice.

Fold it into a triangle aligning the edges, then unfold both sides.

On the loose, flappy side, draw lines imagining the petals of a cosmos flower, and cut along them with scissors.

Open the origami and stick a yellow sticker in the center to finish.

If you make a bunch and decorate your room, it will instantly feel full of autumn! It’s also perfect for practicing scissor skills.

Please give it a try.

Maple leaves you can make from age 3

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Maple leaves you can make from age 3

Here’s how to make a bright red maple leaf.

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

Fold the bottom corner up, flip it over, open the pocket section, and squash-fold it flat.

To form the maple leaf blades, gently pull out the leaf parts as you shape them.

If the pressure control is tricky, have an adult help.

Fold the stem of the maple leaf and adjust the shape to finish.

It also looks great using yellow or orange origami paper.

Easy and cute pampas grass origami method

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Easy and cute pampas grass origami method

The Japanese pampas grass that signals the arrival of autumn in Japan has a deep charm, doesn’t it? Let’s try making pampas grass with origami.

First, cut your origami paper into a quarter-sized rectangle, fold it in half twice to make a long, narrow shape, then fold it in half once more.

Open it back up to the state where it has been folded in half once from the original.

Along that center crease you just made, use scissors to cut a slit up to the middle.

Fold it in half again, and then, starting from the slitted section, offset each layer sideways as you fold them one by one.

Finally, adjust the shape so the white and colored sections alternate when viewed, and you’re done.

Please use this as a guide and display it next to your moon-viewing dumplings!