Fall Craft Ideas

Back-to-school season is in full swing! The smell of pumpkin spice is everywhere, football is back on TV, and those busy after-school activities and sports schedules are rolling again. Fall has officially arrived, and with so much going on, it’s the perfect time to have some fun, no-prep activities ready to go! These fall craft ideas are all seasonally relevant, easy to print, and can be done with simple household materials you already have on hand. So pour yourself a cozy cup of coffee (or hot apple cider if that’s more your jam) and let’s dive into some fall crafts your kids will love!

Fall Craft Ideas 

Bendy Pencil Craft 

Falling Leaves Craft 

Bring the beauty of autumn indoors! With this fall leaves craft, kids can color and decorate their own leaves, then cut and assemble them into a falling leaf scene. Add tissue paper or glitter for extra sparkle and let your little ones enjoy their very own fall foliage!

Pack a Backpack Craft 

Backpacks are back in action, and this craft makes packing one extra fun! Kids can cut and decorate their backpack, then fill it with little “school supplies” cutouts. It’s a creative way to talk about responsibility and organization while having fun practicing fine motor skills with scissors and glue!

My Crayon Box Name Craftivity 

This one’s part craft, part learning! Kids design their own crayon box, then practice writing their name inside. It’s a colorful way to sneak in name recognition and handwriting practice, plus, it makes the cutest display piece for your home learning space!

If You Give a Worm an Apple Craftivity 

This silly, seasonal craftivity lets kids color and cut out a big apple with a wiggly worm peeking out. Then, they get to add a fun writing element: finishing the sentence “If you give a worm an apple…” Watch their imaginations run wild as they dream up creative endings! Pair this with our Fall Words Posters for kids to use as a reference to add in some new fall vocabulary! 

When I Grow Up Craftivity 

Dream big! This When I Grow Up craftivity has kids draw or color a future version of themselves and write about what they want to be when they grow up. It’s a sweet way to encourage self-expression, goal setting, and a little bit of humor (future superheroes, anyone?).

Pencil Craftivity Bulletin Board Set 

This Pencil craftivity doubles as a name-practice activity and a display! Kids design their own pencils, write their names, and then you can line them up to create the cutest bulletin board or wall display in your home learning area. It’s a fun, functional way to celebrate their work while sneaking in important practice in name and letter recognition and fine motor skills!

Grandparents' Day and Special Persons' Day Crafts and Craftivities 

Celebrate the special people in your kiddos lives with our Grandparents and Special Persons Day Crafts! These heartwarming activities lets kids create a thoughtful keepsake to share with someone they love, while practicing writing and creativity. It’s the perfect way to honor those important connections and make their life feel extra full of love!

Your Turn!

Fall is busy, but it’s also the perfect time to slow down and make memories with your kids! These fall craft ideas are quick, easy, and so much fun with no prep required! With options available for preschool through second grade, each activity can be adapted to your child’s level, making them just right for your family. Just print, grab a few supplies from around the house, and you’re ready to create. Whether it’s a bendy pencil on the fridge, a crayon box with their name, or a worm peeking through an apple, each craft is a little keepsake from this special season. Happy crafting, and happy fall!

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