Fun and Easy Fall Crafts for Kids
Fall is a magical season filled with vibrant colors, cozy sweaters, and the crisp scent of autumn leaves. It’s also the perfect time to engage kids in fun, creative activities celebrating the season. Whether you’re looking for a weekend project, something to do on a rainy day, or crafts to keep the little ones entertained during Thanksgiving break, these easy fall crafts will surely spark their creativity!
1. Leaf Rubbing Art
What You Need:
- Assorted leaves (different shapes and sizes)
- White paper
- Crayons (peeled)
Instructions:
- Go on a nature walk to collect leaves—this is an activity!
- Place a leaf under a piece of paper.
- Use the side of a crayon to rub over the paper, revealing the leaf’s shape and texture.
- Experiment with different leaves and crayon colors for a beautiful fall-themed art piece.
Why Kids Love It: This simple craft combines outdoor exploration with art, and the results are always surprising and unique!
2. Pinecone Bird Feeders
What You Need:
- Pinecones
- Peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- Birdseed
- String
Instructions:
- Tie a string to the top of the pinecone for hanging.
- Spread peanut butter all over the pinecone.
- Roll the pinecone in birdseed until it’s well-coated.
- Hang your bird feeder outside on a tree branch.
Why Kids Love It: Not only is this craft fun to make, but it also teaches kids about wildlife as they watch birds enjoy their homemade feeder.
3. Paper Plate Scarecrow Faces
What You Need:
- Paper plates
- Colored paper
- Glue
- Markers
- Googly eyes
- Yarn or straw
Instructions:
- Color or paint the paper plate for the scarecrow’s face.
- Cut out a triangle nose, hat, and other decorations from colored paper.
- Glue on the googly eyes, paper nose, and yarn or straw for hair.
- Draw a big smile and add any other decorations like buttons or flowers.
Why Kids Love It: Kids get to express their creativity with different face designs, making each scarecrow unique.
4. Fall Leaf Wreath
What You Need:
- Paper plates
- Glue
- Fall leaves (real or fake)
- Ribbon
Instructions:
- Cut out the center of a paper plate to create a ring.
- Glue leaves all around the ring until it’s covered.
- Attach a ribbon loop for hanging.
Why Kids Love It: This craft is perfect for decorating the home, and kids love the hands-on aspect of gluing and arranging the leaves.
5. Pumpkin Apple Stamps
What You Need:
- Apples
- Orange paint
- Green paper
- White paper
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions:
- Cut an apple in half and dip it into orange paint.
- Stamp the apple on the white paper to create pumpkin shapes.
- Cut out small leaves and stems from the green paper and glue them on top of each stamped pumpkin.
Why Kids Love It: Stamping with apples is not only fun but also introduces a new way of painting that kids will find fascinating.
6. Acorn Cap Art
What You Need:
- Acorn caps
- Small craft bells or beads
- Glue
- String
Instructions:
- Collect acorn caps on a nature walk.
- Glue small craft bells or beads inside each cap.
- String them together to create a fall-themed garland or decoration.
Why Kids Love It: Combining nature with crafting, this activity allows children to create a tactile, musical decoration.
7. Handprint Trees
What You Need:
- Brown construction paper
- Assorted colored tissue paper (red, yellow, orange)
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions:
- Trace your child’s hand and arm on brown construction paper to make the tree trunk and branches, then cut it out.
- Tear small pieces of tissue paper and crumple them into small balls.
- Glue the tissue paper “leaves” onto the branches.
Why Kids Love It: Kids love seeing their handprints turn into something creative, and they can add as many “leaves” as they want!
These crafts are not just fun—they also encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and an appreciation for the beauty of fall. Plus, they’re a great way for kids to express themselves and create keepsakes that capture the essence of the season. So gather some supplies, and let the crafting begin!
