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12 Simple Fall Crafts for Kids

By Erika in Activities for Kids

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Fall is in the air…school has started and the nights are getting chilly. Wonderful things like apple picking, pumpkins, Halloween, and so much more are right around the corner. If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the season at home with young children, I’ve got the perfect thing – check out these fall crafts for preschoolers!

These craft projects are easy enough for young children to do on their own (with a little help from a parent or older sibling from time to time).

collage of crafts for preschoolers using playdough, paint, and other media this idea now...

 

Why Preschoolers Should Craft

I get it. Crafting with preschoolers seems like it could make a huge mess —and you are right!— but the benefits far out way any extra scrubbing you may have to do. Here are just a few of the benefits these fall crafts for preschoolers can provide your child with.

Fine motor Skill Development

Whether they are painting, cutting with safety scissors, gluing or drawing, your child is developing their fine motor skills without even realizing it. This dexterity will translate into every day functions such as writing, eating, getting dressed, and drinking water, just to name a few.

Develop S.T.E.M. Skills

It’s hard to believe it, but crafting will often help a child develop skills in the science, math, engineering, and technology areas. You may have to get a bit creative about this, but it’s doable. For example, if you slice an apple for a stamping project, keep the other half and show them how the color changes as it oxidizes.

In today’s modern society, STEM activities will help set your child up for success, so look for as many opportunities as possible to build those skills.

Stretch Creative Muscles

Of course, part of the fun of crafting is being able to build your creativity. This skill is essential for continued learning, and can additionally serve as a calming exercise for many young minds.

Builds Confidence

These fall crafts for toddlers gives young enthusiasts the opportunity to make something they’ll be proud to display on the fridge!

12 Simple Fall Crafts for Kids - forget the complicated activities, these are crafts that the kids AND YOU will enjoy! From a pretty painted leaf garland to pinecone turkeys and acorn owls, there’s craft for every age too!

Fall Crafts for Preschoolers to Try

Let’s get to the good part: crafting! Here are some of my favorite projects to work on with your little one.

#1 Paper Plate Wreath

This paper plate wreath with printable leaves is a perfect way to get into the fall spirit. It’s also an easy and low prep craft! Even better, this inexpensive fall craft can be done with supplies you likely already have around your home. Simply print off the leaves from the included template and let your little artist get to work!

paper plate wreath - fall craft for preschoolers

#2 DIY Pumpkin Art with Pointillism

Pointillism may sound like a complicated concept for a preschooler, but it’s really as simple as creating dots to make a larger piece of art. This is an excellent fall craft for preschoolers that can help develop those important fine motor skills.

Pumpkin art made with qtips

#3 Coffee Filter Fall Leaves

If you happen to live in a warm climate or somewhere you don’t get as much of the foliage that we do in the northeast, I have the perfect solution: coffee filters! This fun craft lets your child experience the pretty colors of fall while also learning about the science behind the process.

colorful fall leaves made from coffee filters

#4 Autumn Tree Sensory Art

Create this easy autumn tree sensory art craft with your child to celebrate the start of fall. Try finger paint or use other sensory items to create colorful fall leaves! This is a project for all ages – it’s easy enough for toddlers but can be modified for older children as well.

fall tree with fingerpainted colorful leaves

#5 Apple Stamping Painting

It’s hard to think of a craft more appropriate for fall than one where you use apples to stamp colorful leaves on a tree! This is another fall craft for preschoolers where you likely have all the supplies at home already.

Apple stamping preschooler art craft

#6 No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins

This project will require a bit more hands-on effort from you as you work alongside your child, but the result is a fall craft you’ll be proud to display year after year. If you have any old shirts, sweaters, or come across a cheap yard sale find, this is a brilliant way to upcycle the fabric into these cute and festive fall pumpkins.

No sew pumpkin made out of an old sweater

#7 Acorn Craft for Kids

If you are looking for an easy way to let your child practice working with safety scissors and glue, this could be the fall craft for you! Your child will also love playing with this cute acorn after its created.

acorn made out of construction paper and pipe cleaners

#8 DIY Clay Apples

If your child loves their play kitchen, help him or her whip up a batch of clay apples to add to their counter! This non-toxic clay is easy to make and can be easily dried out and sealed.

DIY Clay apples

#9 Coffee Filter Pumpkins and Leaves

Kids will love seeing coffee filters turn into colorful pumpkins and leaves as they make this pretty fall garland. This is one of those fall crafts for preschoolers I actually can display in my home for months at a time.

garland with painted pumpkins and leaves made from coffee filters

#10 Fall Leaf Printing with Markers

Here’s another project that can be adapted to kids of any age. Take a marker and color the back of a leaf, then use a rolling pin to press the design onto paper. Also, this is a fun project for siblings to tackle together!

diy fall leaf print

#11 Paper Plate Hedgehog

This cute hedgehog kids craft has 3 unique ways to decorate and comes with a free printable. A fun way to learn and play for kids and an excellent sensory craft!

Cute hedgehog made from plastic straws and paper

#12 Paper Plate Fall Wreath

This fall leaves wreath craft is a great way to welcome the season with kids. Plus, your preschooler will love this hung on their door and proudly displayed all through the season.

wreath made from leaves and paper plate

There you have it: give these fall crafts for preschoolers a try! If you have a favorite craft with your child, I’d love to hear about it.

Just pin it below to find these 12 simple fall crafts for kids later!

collage of easy crafts for kids using red play dough, paint, and tissue paper

More Fall Activities for Kids

  • 20 Fall Crafts for Kids
  • Free Printable Fall Playdough Mats
  • Salt Crystal Leaves (Fall STEM Activity)
  • 39 Spooky and Easy to Make Halloween Crafts for Kids

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    Filed Under: Activities for Kids, Arts and Crafts, Fall, Seasonal Tagged With: autumn, fall, round upPublished on September 25, 2020

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    Comments

    1. Mariah says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:18 am

      Love those turkeys made with Tootsie Roll Pops! These are all great ideas and I’m pinning it to use in my preK classroom!

      Reply
    2. Ronni Keller says

      September 4, 2012 at 10:48 am

      So cute!! I think I like he acorn owls best too!!
      And… I need to learn how to make 1 of these boards while you’re dishing out the tutorials! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Caryn B says

      September 4, 2012 at 11:57 am

      Awesome ideas! And Pinterest…wow…I could get lost there….

      Reply
    4. Carrie says

      September 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm

      What great ideas! The tootsie pop turkeys are so cute!

      Reply
    5. krystle(Baking Beauty) says

      September 4, 2012 at 3:38 pm

      So cute! I especially love the pine cone turkey! Do you mind if I ask how you made your collage??

      Reply
    6. Debbie R says

      September 4, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks for sharing! My son loves crafts

      Reply
    7. Christy Maurer says

      September 4, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      I love the fall! I pinned this post to my pinterest page so I can do these crafts with my preschool class. Some of them are too involved, but others look just right! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    8. mamabunny13 says

      September 4, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      These look like great projects for kids…I want to make them too! 😀

      Reply
    9. Carolyn Ann Colley (Griffith, Smith) says

      September 4, 2012 at 7:09 pm

      Thanks for sharing, I love the turkey

      Reply
    10. Emily says

      September 4, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      Oh I love these! My favorite is the thankful tree! And I really like how you named and linked the blogs each idea came from… great idea.

      Reply
    11. Julie O'Brien says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      thank you for the great ideas.

      Reply
    12. Valarie says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      Hello, Just wanted to stop by and say a big thank you for including our scribble lantern in your 12 Fall Crafts for Kids. So many fun things to do here. Those acorn owls are beyond cute. We’re going to have to make some of those.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        September 4, 2012 at 10:22 pm

        Thanks for sharing such a great craft, Valarie! I definitely plan to make some with the kids!

        Reply
    13. Nena Sinclair says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:46 pm

      Thanks for all of the great craft ideas, I love them!

      Reply
    14. Jessica says

      September 4, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      We will be making the trukey pops for sure. These will be super cute for the cousins at Thanksgiving.

      Reply
    15. Adrien Beatty says

      September 5, 2012 at 2:47 am

      Oh I love these! My favorite is the thankful tree!

      Reply
    16. sara says

      September 5, 2012 at 10:07 pm

      such cute ideas!!

      Reply
    17. Kecia says

      September 7, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      I love the Tootsie Pop Turkey! I am going to try some of these with my 2 year old. We haven’t gotten into crafts too much but I think it’s time to introduce him!

      Reply
    18. Alene says

      September 8, 2012 at 3:49 am

      I love to do crafts with my grankids

      Reply
    19. Emily says

      September 25, 2012 at 12:32 am

      I stumbled across your website when I was checking out my “stats.” I am flattered that you featured my Thankful Tree. I loved doing that last year and I plan to do it again this year. My two kids had fun filling out the leaves.

      Reply
      • Erika says

        September 27, 2012 at 7:50 am

        It’s such a great idea! I plan to do it with my kids! Thanks, Emily!

        Reply
    20. Susie says

      September 27, 2012 at 3:18 am

      Hi Erika,

      Thanks so much for highlighting a few of our fall crafts for kids! We enjoyed making the crafts and hope some of your followers will as well. Thanks also for giving us a few new ideas!

      Cheers!

      Reply
      • Erika says

        September 27, 2012 at 7:51 am

        Absolutely! Thanks for sharing such great ideas, Susie! Simple and fun – right up my alley! 🙂

        Reply
    21. Jennifer Mae Hiles says

      September 28, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      Very cute ideas! I love the Thankful Tree! It’s super-cute!

      Reply
    22. Jen says

      October 8, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you so much for including my Pine Cone Turkey in this fantastic list of fall activities. I’d love to hear how your own version turns out!

      Reply

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