Introducing ideas for September wall displays and autumn-themed wall and room decorations

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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 wall and room decorations (41–50)

Grapes with a perfectly round stamp

Grapes are a popular autumn fruit among children.

Let’s express grapes using construction paper and stamps made from lactic acid drink containers.

First, as prep, cut out the overall shape of a grape cluster from construction paper.

Also prepare plenty of purple circles.

Using a variety of purple shades will make the final result look beautiful.

Have the children freely glue the circles onto the grape cluster, then use the lactic acid drink containers to stamp round shapes on top.

The overlap of the paper circles and the stamped circles creates an artistic finish.

Hang them up with purple raffia (suzuran tape) for display.

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Squirrel Wreath

How about making a super-cute squirrel wreath to feel the autumn season? As prep work, the teacher should cut construction paper into 3.5 cm-wide strips.

Choose autumnal colors like yellow, orange, and red.

Have the children stamp patterns on the paper with cotton swabs or decorate it with stickers.

Once the decorating is done, apply glue along a 2 cm-wide section and form each strip into a loop.

After making nine loops, thread a string through their centers to connect them and shape them into a circular wreath.

Next, glue acorns onto the wreath and attach a squirrel face made from construction paper to finish it off!

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Rolling Acorn

How about enjoying a craft activity with children that makes the most of acorns, one of autumn’s natural treasures? In fall, kids have more chances to pick up acorns outdoors.

Paint the acorns in any colors you like and roll them around on construction paper—they’ll transform into wonderful art! Then cut the paper into leaf shapes and stick origami acorns on top to complete a piece that’s full of autumn vibes.

It’s also a great idea to decorate with the colorful fallen leaves you actually collected.

It’ll make a wall display brimming with both the children’s individuality and the essence of autumn.

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Three-dimensional grapes made with sticker pasting

This is a 3D grape craft made by sticking round-cut origami pieces onto a long, narrow strip of construction paper.

Put double-sided tape on the back of the cut-out origami circles, and have the children peel and stick them.

Once the origami pieces are attached, wrap the strip around a triangular piece of construction paper in a spiral.

Finally, add a pipe-cleaner stem and paper leaves to finish.

You can also use stickers instead of origami, of course.

Let the children choose their favorite patterns.

It’s a perfect idea for an autumn wall decoration.

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Cosmos flowers recommended for practicing with scissors

Let’s try a cosmos flower craft that also lets kids practice using scissors! Prepare construction paper or origami paper sized so that a single cut with scissors can go from one edge to the other, and draw guideline lines for the children to follow with their scissors.

Once that’s ready, have the children cut along the guidelines to make long, thin strips of paper.

Use four of the cut strips, combine and glue them to form the petals of a cosmos flower.

Finally, glue a small circle cut from construction paper or origami in the center, and it’s done! It’s recommended that the teacher prepare these small circles in advance as well.

After gluing everything onto a sheet of construction paper, have the children draw the stem and leaves with pens or crayons.

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