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Wall decoration ideas for seniors recommended for September

September marks the end of summer, bringing gradually cooler and refreshing weather.

How about changing up the atmosphere in your home or senior facilities a little to feel the arrival of autumn?

In this article, we introduce wall decoration ideas for September, recommended for older adults!

We’ve gathered a variety of ideas inspired by September events, seasonal foods, and flowers.

They’re all easy to make with origami or construction paper, so enjoy the changing seasons and try making them together with seniors!

[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decoration Ideas for September (1–10)

moon-viewing dumplings

Kimie Gangi: Nine wall decorations “How to make the Moon-Viewing Set” — moon-viewing dumplings, sanpō (offering stand), vase, pampas grass, and bellflowers, in 3D.
moon-viewing dumplings

People often say “dumplings over flowers,” but tsukimi dango make perfect autumn wall decorations, don’t they? Try creating three-dimensional tsukimi dango using construction paper or cardboard.

In addition to the dumplings, making familiar moon-viewing motifs like pampas grass and bellflowers will help set the festive mood.

The decorations have a stylish, mature feel, so they’re also recommended for older adults planning moon-viewing decor at home, as well as for wall displays in senior care facilities.

Pacific saury

[Origami] How to fold a Pacific saury and small fish (such as sardines) | Tutorial
Pacific saury

Written in kanji as ‘秋刀魚’.

The well-known sanma, a fish with “autumn” in its name, surely ranks in the top three flavors of the season.

For all the sanma lovers out there, here’s a recommendation: why not make a sanma wall decoration? Since it’s made with origami, it’s perfect for recreational activities at senior care facilities, too! The video carefully shows how to make both right-facing and left-facing versions, as well as small fish, so be sure to use it as a reference.

When decorating a wall, balance the large and small fish to create a fun display!

Grandpa and Grandma

[Easy craft with construction paper & origami♪] I tried making wall decorations of Grandpa and Grandma (Part 2)! Free templates for Respect-for-the-Aged Day
Grandpa and Grandma

Perfect for Respect for the Aged Day in autumn! How about making an adorable “Grandpa and Grandma” wall decoration? All you have to do is cut and paste construction paper or origami, so it’s easy for anyone to make! You can download the templates for free, so be sure to use them.

If you arrange autumn motifs like red dragonflies, pampas grass, and cluster amaryllis around Grandpa and Grandma, it will look lively! This is also recommended as a decoration for Respect for the Aged Day at senior care facilities.

[For Seniors] Recommended Wall Decoration Ideas for September (11–20)

sweet potato

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sweet potato

How about a sweet potato–themed craft as a wall decoration that evokes autumn? You can easily create one by cutting out sweet potatoes and vines from construction paper and assembling them.

If you want a three-dimensional effect, crumple newspaper into a shape and wrap it with reddish-purple paper to mimic the lumpy texture of a sweet potato.

Adjusting the size and shape, and adding leaves and vines will make the wall display even more vibrant—highly recommended.

Even if going sweet potato digging is difficult, making a wall decoration like this will let you feel the arrival of autumn and enjoy its seasonal flavors!

Moon

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Moon

Recommended for those who like creating seasonally themed wall displays! Here’s an autumn Moon-Viewing wall decoration idea.

It’s great that you can easily make it with colored construction paper! Use yellow paper for the moon and white paper for the clouds.

You can draw a cute face on the moon, or design a silhouette, like a rabbit pounding mochi.

Using black or navy paper for the background helps the main elements stand out.

The key is the cloud layout, so paste them on with good balance.

Since it’s easy to make, it’s perfect for crafting at home with your grandkids or as a recreation activity in senior care facilities!

Crane and Turtle

[Elderly Care Recreation] “Wall Decoration to Wish for Longevity with Cranes and Turtles” – Wall-Making Activity
Crane and Turtle

The third Monday of September is Respect for the Aged Day.

With wishes for continued health and longevity, how about making a wall decoration of cranes and turtles for the occasion? A simple method is to cut out each part from construction paper and assemble them, but creating a three-dimensional craft using items like paper plates or plastic wrap tubes is also recommended.

For the crane’s wings, using white fabric or white tissue paper will give a soft impression.

Try making many pieces—cranes at rest, cranes in flight, and turtles surrounding them—to create a lively and festive display!

mushroom

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mushroom

Let’s make mushroom wall decorations and enjoy the tastes of autumn with our eyes too! Cut mushroom shapes out of construction paper and combine the pieces to easily create mushrooms.

On the mushroom caps, try sticking on round stickers or circles cut from paper, or paint patterns with paints to make colorful, eye-catching mushrooms.

Of course, you can also match real mushrooms and create brownish ones to combine.

Arrange lots of mushrooms and build a full autumn scene!