Eight Fun Autumn-Themed Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids

Fall Arts and Crafts Projects For Kids

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange, red, and gold, autumn becomes the perfect season to embrace creativity and have fun with your kids. Here are some simple, engaging, and festive autumn-themed arts and crafts projects that will ignite your child’s imagination and get them excited about the fall season.

1. Leaf Painting

Supplies Needed:

• Leaves (various shapes and sizes)

• Paint (fall colors: red, orange, yellow, brown)

• Paint brushes or sponges

• Paper

Take your kids on a nature walk to collect leaves of all shapes and sizes. Back home, lay the leaves flat on paper, then let your children paint them in autumn colors. Afterward, they can press the painted leaves onto blank paper to create fun, textured leaf prints. Each one will be unique and colorful!

2. Pinecone Creatures

Supplies Needed:

• Pinecones

• Googly eyes

• Pipe cleaners

• Felt or fabric scraps

• Glue

Transform ordinary pinecones into adorable woodland creatures. Your kids can glue googly eyes to the pinecones to create owls, hedgehogs, or even quirky monsters. They can also use pipe cleaners for tails, wings, or ears, and felt scraps for feet or beaks.

3. Paper Plate Scarecrow

Supplies Needed:

• Paper plates

• Construction paper

• Markers or crayons

• Glue

• Yarn or straw

Cut out shapes from construction paper for the scarecrow’s hat, nose, and shirt. Let your child glue them onto a paper plate face, then add yarn or straw for the scarecrow’s hair. They can also draw eyes, a smile, and other features with markers or crayons.

4. Pumpkin Apple Stamps

Supplies Needed:

• Apples (cut in half)

• Orange paint

• Paper

• Green and brown markers

Dip half of an apple into orange paint, then press it onto paper to create pumpkin shapes. Once the paint is dry, your kids can use green and brown markers to draw the stems and vines of their pumpkins. It’s a simple, mess-free way to celebrate the season’s most iconic symbol.

5. Handprint Trees

Supplies Needed:

• Brown, red, orange, yellow paint

• Paint brush

• Paper

This is a great project for younger kids! Start by painting your child’s arm and hand with brown paint and pressing it onto a large piece of paper to form the tree trunk and branches. After it dries, your child can use their fingertips to add colorful autumn leaves using red, orange, and yellow paint. Make sure to use non-toxic paint for kids!

6. Cinnamon Stick Ornaments

Supplies Needed:

• Cinnamon sticks

• Ribbon

• Glue

• Small autumn decorations (mini pinecones, felt leaves, etc.)

Cinnamon sticks make great natural ornaments for the fall. Your kids can bundle a few cinnamon sticks together, tying them with colorful ribbon and gluing on tiny decorations like mini pine cones or felt leaves. Hang them in windows or around the house for a festive touch.

7. Autumn Leaf Wreath

Supplies Needed:

• Construction paper in fall colors

• Scissors

• Glue

• Ribbon

Cut out leaf shapes from red, yellow, and orange construction paper. Your kids can glue the leaves in a circle to form a wreath. Add a ribbon to hang it up on a door or wall, giving your home an instant touch of fall!

8. Apple Suncatchers

Supplies Needed:

• Contact paper

• Tissue paper (red, yellow, green)

• Scissors

Cut out apple shapes from contact paper, then let your child place bits of colorful tissue paper on top. Once they’re finished, cover the apples with another sheet of contact paper. Hang them in a sunny window to watch the beautiful colors light up!

Fun Continues Into Fall

These fun and simple autumn-themed crafts are perfect for kids of all ages. They not only encourage creativity but also offer a chance to explore nature and celebrate the beauty of the fall season. So grab some supplies, put on some cozy sweaters, and let your crafting adventure begin!

At Precious Cargo Preschool and Child Care, we understand the importance of arts and crafts in the development of a child’s mind. Every day, our young enrollees participate in activities that stimulate their minds and ready them for the future. Enroll your child today!