Introducing ideas for September wall displays and autumn-themed wall and room decorations
September is when the lingering summer heat slowly gives way to an autumn feel.
At nurseries and kindergartens, there will likely be more chances to play outside, go on walks and field trips, and experience the nature of fall.
Here are some recommended wall decoration ideas for September.
From moon-viewing themes to designs centered on nature, food, and animals, we’ve packed in lots of cute, seasonal, and fun ideas.
We’re also sharing craft ideas that let children enjoy the autumn atmosphere together, so be sure to incorporate them into your September activities and decorate your room!
Introducing ideas for September wall displays and autumn-themed room decorations (1–10)
Moon-viewing tanuki
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch6onb-uIl0/These wall decorations featuring tanuki enjoying the moon-viewing festival are absolutely adorable! Prepare parts like the tanuki’s face, body, and eyes in advance, then have the children and teacher assemble them together.
It’s also fun to draw facial features with crayons or add the children’s face photos! Once your original tanuki are finished, decorate the wall with them alongside moon-viewing dumplings, pampas grass, and the moon.
The placement of the parts changes their expressions quite a bit, so you’ll end up with a lively, unique display full of personality!
Tissue paper apple tree
https://www.instagram.com/p/Clx83giv9-A/When it comes to eye-catching wall decor, three-dimensional pieces are the clear winner.
But compared to flat decorations, 3D ones are much more challenging.
For those who aren’t particularly crafty, that can be a real barrier.
That’s why we recommend this “Tissue Paper Apple Tree.” Just crumple soft tissue paper and stick it onto flat paper apple cutouts, and you’ll instantly get three-dimensional apples.
By changing the background paper decoration, it quickly transforms into an artistic piece—so give it a try!
A whirling-spiral vineyard
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch68gMWpsXL/This is a fall craft making grapes using spiral swirls! Cut construction paper into long, thin strips and roll them up to make the grape berries.
Depending on the children, you can prepare pre-cut strips or have them cut along drawn lines—adjusting the starting point of the task works well.
Next, apply glue to a triangular (inverted) grape base and stick on the rolled spirals.
Add leaf parts made by flattening some of the rolled spirals, and you’ll have a three-dimensional bunch of grapes! Decorate by sticking them on the wall or hanging them from parts that look like grapevine branches.
Moon Viewing with the Raccoon Dog and the Dragonfly
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE8vHkgFIAn/Wall decorations for moon viewing are perfect for autumn when the Harvest Moon (Jūgoya) arrives! Prepare parts like pampas grass, moon-viewing dumplings, dragonflies, and the moon, and create a moon-viewing scene on the wall.
If you want to make a display that children will love, be sure to add animal motifs like raccoon dogs (tanuki) and rabbits! Teachers can prepare the pieces in advance, and then have the children stick them on or draw the facial features to complete it together.
It’s also a great idea to read a picture book and explain, “This is what moon viewing means.”
Dragonflies and Rabbits Moon Viewing
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFj3t1iBoMz/When you hear about events in September, what comes to mind? For many people, it’s moon-viewing, isn’t it? This dragonfly-and-rabbit moon-viewing piece skillfully captures the joy of that tradition.
Rabbits are a classic motif for tsukimi, but if it’s just a rabbit, the moon, and dango, it can feel a bit lacking in impact.
The shapes are a bit complex, so it’s slightly more work, but adding decorations like rice plants and clouds instantly makes it pop—so definitely give it a try.
Bagworm mobile
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci4wRdrpGWC/This is a bagworm-themed mobile made by attaching parts to paper tape! Cut the paper tape to a suitable length and fix it to the table with masking tape to make it easier to work.
Make acorns, maple leaves, and bagworm parts out of origami, stick them onto the paper tape, then secure the ends of the tape to a straw.
Thread a hanging string through the straw and tie it, and if you decorate the straw with any leftover motifs to hide it, you’ll have a mobile full of autumn vibes! Autumn motifs tend to look a bit muted when you match their real-life colors.
To brighten kids’ moods, it’s nice to be intentional about the color scheme too.
Moon Viewing with the Animals
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzsv935FyXq/A delightful wall decoration featuring a gathering of animals that children love! Their friendly moon-viewing scene is sure to warm your heart.
Even many adults can’t clearly explain what the night of the Harvest Moon (Jūgoya) signifies.
Seeing familiar picture-book animals—like pigs, rabbits, and mice—sitting before rice dumplings may spark lots of questions, such as “Why are they eating dumplings?” and “Why are they looking at the moon?” It will surely be a great opportunity to teach children about traditional Japanese customs passed down through the generations.