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

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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Stylish mushrooms made with masking tape

Masking tape comes in all sorts of designs and patterns.

How about using that tape to make stylish mushrooms? On a sheet of white drawing paper, stick your favorite masking tapes randomly—vertically, horizontally, and diagonally.

Once you’ve added as much as you like, cut the paper into the shape of a mushroom cap, then pair it with another piece of paper cut into the shape of the mushroom stem to complete the craft.

Each child will choose different tapes and arrangements, resulting in wonderfully original creations.

Depending on the children’s ages, teachers should handle any steps that involve using scissors.

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ginkgo

[Autumn Origami] How to fold a ginkgo leaf with voice guidance ☆ Origami ginkgo tutorial – September decoration by Tatsukuri

These ginkgo origami pieces are perfect for autumn decorations.

The distinctive leaf shape will likely capture children’s interest.

For kids, we recommend using standard-size origami paper, which is easier to handle.

If making them together with the teacher, the teacher can use smaller paper to add variety.

You can also use them as wall or hanging decorations to brighten up the room and create a full autumn atmosphere.

Working together on the decorations will help strengthen bonds with the children.

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[Autumn Origami] How to Make a Bellflower: Easy Kikyō Cutting Method [Autumn Decorations]

Bellflowers (kikyo), known as one of the seven flowers of autumn and as an autumn kigo in haiku, have charming star-shaped blossoms.

They make a great motif for wall decorations and wreath components.

Let’s help children learn about autumn flowers and enjoy the seasonal feel! To make them, fold a regular-size sheet of origami paper that’s easy for kids to handle, sketch the outline, and cut with scissors.

Trim the tips slightly, then open it carefully and you’re done! It’s also fun to vary the colors—white, light purple, deep purple—to create different looks.

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grapes

[Easy Seasonal Origami] Let’s fold autumn fruits with origami! Persimmons and grapes ♪ [origami Persimmon and Grape]

Grapes are a great origami theme for teachers and children to make together in September.

Using a sheet of origami paper cut in half, you can create two grape berries.

Combine them to make a full cluster of grapes! Grape origami boosts children’s creativity and concentration, develops fine motor skills, and brings an autumn atmosphere to preschools and kindergartens.

You can also enjoy it in various ways—display it on the wall, use it for pretend play at a fruit shop, or make it as a Grandparents’ Day gift.

Why not include it in your autumn crafts this year?

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What are the September flowers and their meanings? Origami cosmos

When it comes to flowers that evoke autumn, many people probably think of cosmos.

Often written as “autumn cherry blossoms” in Japanese, these flowers are a familiar sight in parks and along riverbanks.

Why not try making cosmos with your children using origami? With just one sheet of origami paper, you can easily create a single blossom! Using a variety of colors—such as pink, white, and purple—to create a gradient will make them even more vibrant, so give it a try.

If you make a lot, they can be used as wall decorations, making this a great project to try at preschools and kindergartens.

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Footprints and sticker mushrooms

Handprint and Footprint Stamping Craft for Ages 0–2 [Autumn] [Nursery/Kindergarten]

Let’s try making mushrooms using children’s footprints! First, trace the children’s footprints onto construction paper.

These footprints will be used as the mushroom stems.

Next, cut out mushroom cap shapes from construction paper.

Depending on the children’s ages, have the teacher handle this step.

Once the caps are ready, attach them to the heel side of the footprints.

Then, stick round stickers onto the caps to create the mushroom spots, and you’re done! For decoration, we recommend drawing autumn-themed pictures around the mushrooms, adding leaves and seasonal foods made from construction or origami paper, or gluing on fallen leaves collected from the playground.

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