September: Autumn crafts! Ideas you can use in childcare
In September, when the season gradually shifts from the hot summer to autumn, there are many chances to feel the change of seasons through nature and living creatures.
This is a must-read for teachers at daycare centers and kindergartens who are thinking, “We want to incorporate crafts that let children feel autumn!”
Here are some recommended craft ideas for September.
We’ve gathered a wide range of ideas—from those that incorporate familiar autumn elements for children such as fallen leaves and acorns, to ones that use unique techniques that stimulate the five senses.
With a bit of adaptation, these activities can be enjoyed by children from infants to the oldest kindergarteners, so please make good use of them.
Since we emphasize project ideas that make the most of children’s free imagination, we use the term “制作 (seisaku: creation/production)” rather than “製作 (seisaku: craft/production)” in the text.
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[September] Autumn crafts! Ideas you can use in childcare (31–40)
Grapes stamp with a paper core featuring beautiful bleeding-style painting
Cut a toilet paper roll core in half, dip the cut edge in paint, and stamp to create the base with grape berries.
Next, use a wet brush to trace the edges of the berries you drew, then spread the paint inward to fill each berry.
Paint the stem with paint, and for the leaves, apply paint to real leaves and stamp them.
Once the paint is dry, cut the base into the shape of a bunch of grapes to finish.
If you use several colors for the initial berry paint, it will create a beautiful gradient when you spread it.
Grapes made with original stickers
Draw swirling lines with a purple water-based marker on aluminum foil, then rub a sheet of round stickers over the drawing.
Once the marker color has transferred to the stickers, cut the base construction paper into the shape of a bunch of grapes.
Stick on the round stickers to represent the grapes, add a stem and leaves made from other pieces of construction paper, and you’re done.
You can use store-bought stickers as-is, but adding this extra step lets you create original stickers, which I highly recommend.
Using several shades from the same color family for the markers will give the colors more depth and character.
Be sure to use the stickers after the ink has dried.
Cute grapes like candy
@pippi_seisaku ⭐️Cute Candy-Like Grapes⭐️ Round, candy-like grapes made with tissue paper🍇 Roll up small balls of tissue or newspaper, wrap them with tissue paper, and twist—lots of fine-motor fun🍬 Change the size and colors to create a unique bunch of grapes every time❤️ These candy-style grapes look so cute you’ll want to eat them—give it a try🤗 📍Materials • Construction paper • Newspaper or facial tissue • Tissue paper (craft/flower tissue) • Pipe cleaners • Scissors • Glue stick • Craft glue 📍Tips • Adjust the size of the tissue paper and the newspaper/tissue inside to your liking☺️ • When twisting the ends after wrapping, don’t twist too hard or the paper may tear—twist gently😉 If you have any questions, feel free to comment or DM✨ I’d also love to hear if you tried making them🥰 Likes, saves, and follows make me so happy💕 ————————————— 🌷Teacher Pippi Sharing cute and fun craft ideas✨ ◇Easy projects you can make just by copying🎨 ◇Adorable results with everyday materials💓 ◇A helping hand for busy teachers!📣 —————————————#Childcare CraftingProduction ideasToddler Crafts#Nursery School CraftKindergarten craft
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Cut out the grape base, stem, and leaves from construction paper.
Place a crumpled piece of paper in the center of a square-cut piece of tissue paper, wrap it, and twist to make a candy shape.
Make several candies, glue them onto the base, then attach the stem and leaves.
Twist a chenille stem to make a vine and insert it, and your grapes are complete.
The result looks delicious both as grapes and as candy.
If you shift the color scheme toward Halloween, it could make a wall decoration that captures both the flavors of autumn and the festive event.
3D grapes made from toilet paper
Glue purple origami paper onto a toilet paper roll and cut it into 1 cm-wide rings.
On the base, arrange and glue them in four tiers of 4, 3, 2, and 1.
Paint the insides with purple paint.
Attach a stem and leaves cut from construction paper, and your grape cluster is complete.
When attaching the origami paper to the toilet paper roll, be sure to apply glue across the entire sheet so it adheres firmly.
If it’s not well attached, it may peel off when you cut it.
Grapes are typically purple, but it’s fine for children to paint them in whatever color they imagine grapes to be.
Let’s make grapes using bubble wrap!
@hoiku.labo Perfect for autumn! Let’s make grapes using bubble wrap 🍇 Preschool craft | For childcare workers | Easy craft to do with kids | Bubble wrap | Construction paper | Grapes | Autumn crafts
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Here’s a craft idea for making grapes using bubble wrap.
Stick bubble wrap onto light purple construction paper and cut it into a grape shape.
Attach a stem made from brown construction paper, then use a permanent marker to color in each round bubble one by one.
There are many, so it can be a bit of work, but keep at it patiently.
Once you’re done coloring, your grapes are complete! Display them in your room to enjoy an autumn vibe.
When you’re finished using them as decorations, it could be fun to pop the bubble wrap and play with it.
[September] Autumn crafts! Introducing ideas useful for childcare (41–50)
Three-dimensional grapes with just one sheet!
Cut a sheet of construction paper into a rectangle and make two slits at each end.
On the left side, roll the middle section with slits toward the front and glue it, then roll the remaining sections toward the back and glue them.
On the right side, roll the middle section toward the back and glue it, then glue the remaining sections toward the front.
Fold the paper in half so the rolled parts form three rows, then cut along the fold with scissors to shape the stem.
Make leaves and vines out of origami paper and attach them to the grapes to finish! Try making them in various colors.
Super huge! Tissue paper grapes
Here’s an idea that’s perfect when you want to make an impactful autumn wall display.
Stack several sheets of tissue paper and accordion fold them.
Once folded, tie the center with wire.
Gently pull apart the layers of tissue paper one by one from the inside; when all the layers are fluffed, shape it into a round form.
This makes one grape.
Make eight of these, then arrange them in four rows as 3, 2, 2, and 1.
Glue them onto the base, and add a stem made from construction paper and leaves made from tissue paper to finish.
When you display it on the wall, adding a vine is a nice touch too.