Fall is here, and there’s no better time to dive into some fun and colorful crafting with the little ones. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY-er or just looking for a cozy way to spend an afternoon, these fall crafts for preschoolers will spark creativity and bring a touch of autumn into your home.
1. Paper Plate Scarecrows
With just a paper plate, some yarn, and a bit of paint, create adorable scarecrow faces. This craft always gets giggles, especially when we add quirky hats!
You might like:
- Assorted Acrylic Paint Set: Brighten your scarecrow craft with vibrant colors. Perfect for little hands to create magic.
- Craft Yarn Pack: Add fun hair to your scarecrows using colorful yarn. Enhance their quirky personalities easily!
- Children’s Safety Scissors: Ensure safety while crafting with these easy-grip scissors designed for small hands.
2. Coffee Filter Fall Trees
Dye coffee filters in autumn hues and cut them into leaf shapes to decorate paper trees. Watching the colors blend is both mesmerizing and educational for little ones.
Give these a look:
- Assorted Autumn-Colored Watercolor Paint Set: Create stunning fall colors on coffee filters with this vibrant watercolor set designed for young artists.
- Bulk Pack of Coffee Filters: Perfect for crafting, these durable coffee filters come in bulk for endless creative fun.
- Kid-Friendly Scissors for Crafting: Ensure safety with these child-safe scissors, ideal for cutting out leaf shapes effortlessly.
3. Pumpkin Seed Mosaics
Using leftover pumpkin seeds, create beautiful mosaic art by gluing them onto paper in fun patterns. This is a favorite in my workshop, as the kids enjoy the tactile experience.
Some ideas to consider:
- Non-Toxic Craft Glue: Ensure safe crafting with non-toxic glue for kids’ art projects. Easy to use and clean.
- Assorted Colored Paper: Brighten up your mosaics with assorted colored paper. Perfect for endless creative possibilities.
- Pumpkin Seeds for Crafting: Unleash creativity with pumpkin seeds made for crafting. Ideal for fun mosaic art projects.
4. Leaf Crown
Make a regal leaf crown using collected leaves and twine. Preschoolers feel like royalty wearing their nature-inspired headpieces.
A few relevant products:
- Artificial Fall Leaves: Create vibrant leaf crowns effortlessly with reusable artificial leaves perfect for little hands.
- Natural Jute Twine: Secure your leaf masterpiece with eco-friendly jute twine, perfect for crafting elegant crowns.
- Child-Safe Craft Glue: Ensure a secure hold on leaves with non-toxic craft glue ideal for preschool crafting projects.
5. Fall Suncatchers
Use clear contact paper and tissue paper to make bright fall suncatchers. Hanging them in the window lets the autumn light dance through.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Clear Contact Paper: Create beautiful suncatchers effortlessly with clear contact paper perfect for craft lovers!
- Colored Tissue Paper: Add vibrant colors to your fall crafts with assorted tissue paper for endless creativity.
- Craft Scissors for Kids: Ensure safe crafting with child-friendly craft scissors designed for little hands.
6. 3D Paper Pumpkins
Create three-dimensional pumpkins using strips of orange paper. The kids enjoy seeing their flat crafts take shape into something tangible.
A few things you might like:
- Orange Craft Paper Strips: Create vibrant 3D pumpkins with easy-to-use orange paper strips perfect for preschool crafts.
- Child-Friendly Scissors: Ensure safety while crafting with these child-friendly scissors, ideal for little hands.
- Non-toxic Craft Glue: Secure your paper pumpkins with non-toxic glue, safe for children’s hands and creative projects.
7. Autumn Leaf Garland
String together leaves using yarn to create a beautiful autumn garland. Draping it across a mantel brings a cozy fall vibe to your home.
A few choices to try:
- Fall-Themed Artificial Leaves: Enhance your garland with vibrant, durable artificial leaves for a long-lasting seasonal look.
- Natural Jute Twine: Use strong, rustic jute twine to securely string your leaves and craft your garland.
- Mini Clothespins: Attach your leaves to the twine easily with cute mini clothespins, adding a charming detail.
8. Fingerprint Apple Trees
Use fingerprints dipped in red and green paint to create charming apple trees on paper. This craft is perfect for fine motor skills development.
Some handy options:
- Child-Safe Washable Finger Paints: Encourage creativity with non-toxic, washable finger paints perfect for little hands and big ideas.
- Thick White Craft Paper: Provide a sturdy canvas with thick white craft paper, ideal for vibrant fingerprint art creations.
- Children’s Art Apron: Keep clothes clean with a colorful, easy-to-clean art apron designed specifically for young artists.
9. Painted Acorn Faces
Add personality to acorns by painting funny faces on them. This quick and easy craft has the bonus of being naturally adorable.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Brighten up your acorn crafts with vibrant acrylic paints. Ideal for vivid, lasting designs.
- Fine Detail Paint Brushes: Achieve precise details on acorn faces with fine brushes. Perfect for intricate designs.
- Non-toxic Sealant Spray: Protect your painted acorn faces with a clear sealant. Ensures longevity and durability.
10. Painted Leaf Monsters
Turn fallen leaves into monstrous creations with just a bit of paint and imagination. My preschoolers loved adding googly eyes and drawing silly faces on these leafy monsters!
A few suggestions:
- Washable Acrylic Paint Set: Transform leaves into colorful monsters with easy-to-use, kid-friendly washable acrylic paints.
- Googly Eyes Craft Kit: Add silly personality to your monsters with fun and wiggly googly eyes. Perfect for kids!
- Non-toxic Glitter Glue: Sparkle up your leaf monsters with kid-safe, vibrant glitter glue for dazzling creativity.
11. Tissue Paper Pumpkin
Layer orange tissue paper on a balloon to create a pumpkin that can be displayed throughout fall. Bursting the balloon at the end is always a highlight.
Possibly handy products:
- Orange Tissue Paper: Get vibrant orange tissue paper to create the perfect seasonal fall pumpkins with your kids.
- Inflatable Balloons: Use durable balloons as a base for crafting enjoyable and festive pumpkin decorations.
- Craft Glue: Securely attach tissue paper to balloons with easy-to-use craft glue for lasting results.
12. Pinecone Owls
Transform pinecones into charming owls with felt wings and googly eyes. I adore this craft for its simplicity and the joy it brings to the kids.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Craft Felt Sheets: Inspire creativity with colorful felt sheets, perfect for owl wings and decorative details.
- Googly Eyes Assortment: Bring your pinecone owls to life with a fun assortment of googly eyes.
- Glue Gun and Sticks: Securely attach felt and eyes with an easy-to-use glue gun and sticks.
13. Acorn and Stick Wind Chimes
Create a melodic wind chime using acorns and sticks tied with yarn. It’s a fantastic way to introduce children to the sounds of nature.
Might be a good match:
- Natural Cotton Yarn: Enhance your wind chime craft with durable, eco-friendly yarn available in various colors.
- Eco-Friendly Craft Sticks: Inspire creativity with assorted craft sticks perfect for making unique wind chimes.
- Wooden Craft Rings: Build a sturdy base for your wind chimes with versatile wooden craft rings.
14. Handprint Fall Trees
Capture the season by using handprints to form the branches of a fall tree. This craft is a lovely keepsake to remember those tiny hands.
Explore these options:
- Washable Child-Safe Paints: Ensure clean fun with washable paints perfect for capturing little handprints on fall trees.
- Canvas Panels for Kids: Provide a sturdy canvas for budding artists to create lasting handprint memories.
- Craft Paint Brushes Set: Equip your little artist with brushes ideal for making beautiful handprint tree branches.
15. Leaf Rubbing Art
Place leaves under paper and rub crayons over them to reveal beautiful leaf patterns. This classic crafting technique never gets old.
You might give these a try:
- Large Crayon Set: Unleash creativity with a large crayon set perfect for vibrant leaf rubbings. Ideal for kids!
- Textured Drawing Paper: Provide a textured surface for clear leaf imprints with this quality drawing paper. A crafting must-have!
- Craft Leaves Set: Explore different patterns with a variety of craft leaves. Ideal for imaginative leaf rubbing art!
16. Felt Acorn Necklaces
Stitch together felt pieces to create cute acorn necklaces. Not only do kids love wearing them, but it’s a great introduction to basic sewing.
Check these products out:
- Assorted Felt Sheets: Discover vibrant felt sheets to craft adorable acorn necklaces with your little ones.
- Kid-Friendly Sewing Kits: Introduce basic sewing skills with easy-to-use kits perfect for preschool craft projects.
- Colored Craft Cord: Choose durable, colorful cord to string together felt acorns and create charming necklaces.
17. Squirrel Nut Hunt
Craft cute squirrel figures from paper and have a mini ‘nut’ hunt around the garden. This interactive activity combines crafting with a playful game.
May just do the trick:
- Paper Craft Kits for Kids: Inspire creativity with easy-to-use paper craft kits for kids’ squirrel-making activities.
- Reusable Plastic Acorns: Set up a fun nut hunt with colorful, reusable plastic acorns for endless outdoor play.
- Child-Safe Craft Scissors: Ensure safety during crafting time with child-safe scissors designed for little hands.
18. Miniature Hay Bales
Wrap yarn around small boxes to craft mini hay bales. This tiny touch adds a rustic feel to any autumn display.
Items that may come in handy:
- Natural Jute Twine: Wrap this sturdy jute twine around boxes to create authentic mini hay bales effortlessly.
- Reusable Small Craft Boxes: Use these eco-friendly boxes as a base for your miniature hay bales. Perfect size and shape.
- Fall Craft Decorations Set: Enhance your display with autumn-themed decorations, complementing your mini hay bales beautifully.
19. Nature Walk Collage
Collect various leaves, twigs, and acorns during a nature walk and arrange them into a collage masterpiece. It’s amazing to see the different textures and colors come together.
A few helpful options:
- Children’s Craft Glue: Securely affix nature treasures with a safe, easy-to-use adhesive for endless creative fun.
- Craft Scissors for Kids: Let kids safely trim leaves and paper with ergonomic, child-friendly craft scissors.
- Construction Paper for Crafts: Provide a colorful backdrop for your collage with versatile, heavy-duty construction paper.
