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!
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Introducing ideas for September wall displays and autumn-themed wall and room decorations (41–50)
three-dimensional bagworm
Here’s an autumn-themed bagworm craft that captures the feeling of the season.
Prepare three sheets of origami paper and let’s get started.
For the bagworm’s face, fold one sheet into a triangle to make a crease.
Open it, then fold the corners toward the center line.
Fold again along the creases and flip it over.
Match the corners to shape the bagworm’s face.
For the “mino” (the bag/casing), the key is opening the mouth of the pouch.
If it’s difficult, have an adult help.
Make two of these in the same way, then glue them together to complete the bag/casing.
Finally, glue the casing and the body together to finish.
Draw a face to create your own cute, original bagworm.
Perfect for decorations! How to fold a dragonfly
When it comes to symbols of autumn in Japan, dragonflies come to mind, don’t they? This time, let’s introduce a dragonfly made of origami that’s perfect for autumn crafts.
Prepare two sheets of origami paper, some eyes, and a felt-tip pen, and let’s get started.
For the dragonfly’s body, make creases vertically and horizontally, then fold toward the center line to form a square shape.
When puffing up and shaping parts of the origami, the key is to use your fingertips as you fold.
Next, prepare the remaining sheet of origami to make the wings.
For the sections where you open the paper outward while folding it down, take your time and fold carefully.
Glue the body and wings together, then adjust the body’s shape at the end.
Attach the eyes, and it’s complete.
Crayon-resist mushroom painting
Let’s make mushrooms using a wax-resist painting technique! First, take a piece of construction paper cut into a mushroom cap shape and draw patterns on it with crayons.
Once your patterns are done, paint over the top with your favorite watercolor paint, using plenty of water for a solid wash.
The paint will resist the crayon marks, and the beautiful patterns will appear! After the paint dries, combine it with a piece of construction paper cut into the stem shape to complete your mushroom.
You can also add a face with round stickers or however you like.
Depending on the children’s ages, teachers should handle the cutting of the construction paper.
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.
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!
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.
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.
