10 Easy Fall Crafts for Kids

As busy moms, we know that fall crafts for kids are absolutely essential for keeping our little ones entertained while the weather gets cooler and we’re spending more time indoors. 

Fall is absolutely our favorite time of year for crafting with kids! There’s something magical about those crisp autumn days that just calls for cozy indoor activities. 

We love how do it yourself fall crafts not only spark creativity but also give us precious bonding time with our children. 

These children’s fall crafts are perfect for creating lasting memories while celebrating the beautiful season together.

10 Exciting Fall Crafts for Kids 

We’ve put together our absolute favorite collection of autumn activities that are perfect for little hands and curious minds! These crafts use simple materials you probably already have at home, and we love how each one captures the magic of the season. 

From adorable turkeys to gorgeous leaf art, these projects will keep your kids happily crafting while creating beautiful keepsakes you’ll treasure for years to come.

1. Paper Plate Scarecrows

We absolutely adore this classic craft on Paper Plate Scarecrows! All you need are paper plates, construction paper, and some creativity. Let your kids design their scarecrow’s face and outfit – we love seeing their unique personalities shine through each creation.

2. Handprint Fall Trees

These Handprint Fall Trees are our go-to craft for capturing those tiny hands we want to remember forever! Use brown paint for the trunk (their arm and hand) and have them dab their fingertips in fall colors for the leaves. We always make extras to send to grandparents!

3. Pine Cone Turkeys

We can’t get enough of these adorable little turkeys! Simply glue colorful feathers to the back of pine cones and add a small orange beak. Our kids love hunting for the perfect pine cones in the backyard first.

4. Leaf Sun Catchers

These Leaf Sun Catchers are absolutely stunning when hung in windows! We like to press leaves between two pieces of contact paper, then cut them into fun shapes. The way the light shines through is simply magical.

5. Apple Stamping Art

This Apple Stamping Art craft is perfect for using up those apples that are getting a bit soft! Cut apples in half, dip in paint, and stamp away. We love how each apple creates its own unique pattern.

6. Construction Paper Pumpkin Patch

Our favorite rainy day activity! Create a whole pumpkin patch using orange construction paper circles in different sizes. Add green stems and curly vines – the kids can make their patch as big as they want!

7. Coffee Filter Fall Leaves

We love this science-meets-art project – the Coffee Filter Fall Leaves! Color coffee filters with markers, then spray with water to watch the colors blend beautifully. Once dry, they look just like real autumn leaves!

8. Acorn Cap Candles

This Acorn Cap Candles one’s perfect for slightly older kids! Fill acorn caps with melted crayon wax and add a small wick. We always supervise closely, but the kids feel so proud of their tiny “candles.”

9. Fall Garland

We make these Fall Garlands every year to decorate our mantels! String together paper leaves, mini pumpkins, and acorns. Our kids love choosing the color patterns and deciding where each piece goes.

10. Gratitude Trees

This Gratitude Tree craft is close to our hearts! Create a bare tree trunk on paper, then add leaf cutouts where family members write what they’re grateful for. We love reading these together throughout the season.

Getting Started: Essential Supplies for Autumn Crafting

We’ve learned through experience that having the right supplies on hand makes all the difference! Our craft closet is always stocked with these fall essentials:

Paper Supplies We Always Have Ready

• Construction paper in fall colors (orange, red, yellow, brown)
• Coffee filters for those gorgeous leaf projects
• Paper plates for quick scarecrow faces
• Contact paper for sun catchers

Natural Materials We Love Collecting: We make it a fun family tradition to gather supplies during our autumn walks! Pine cones, acorns, colorful leaves, and small twigs become treasures for our crafting adventures.

Basic Tools Every Mom Needs

• Child-safe scissors (we love the ones with rounded tips!)
• Washable glue sticks and liquid glue
• Washable markers and crayons
• Paint brushes in various sizes

Our Secret Weapon – The Craft Bin: We keep a dedicated fall craft bin that comes out every September. Having everything in one place means we can start crafting whenever inspiration strikes (or when we need a quick rainy day activity!).

Safety Tips for Crafting with Young Children

As moms, safety is always our number one priority, but we absolutely don’t want it to dampen the creative fun! We’ve learned through plenty of trial and error (and yes, a few mishaps along the way) how to keep craft time both secure and absolutely delightful. 

The key is finding that sweet spot where our kids can explore their creativity freely while we maintain peace of mind.

Age-Appropriate Tools and Smart Supervision

We always match tools to our children’s developmental stages because we’ve seen firsthand how the right tools can make or break a crafting session. 

Safety scissors for toddlers, regular scissors for school-age kids, and we definitely save any craft knives for our own prep work! Our golden rule? We love crafting alongside our kids rather than just watching from the sidelines. 

Being hands-on means we can guide those precious little fingers, help with tricky steps, and catch any potential issues before they become problems. Plus, some of our favorite memories have been made while we’re elbow-deep in glitter and glue right alongside them!

Material Choices and Smart Setup

We’ve become pros at selecting washable, non-toxic supplies whenever possible – trust us, when that paint inevitably ends up on the carpet, you’ll thank yourself for choosing the washable option! 

Our preparation routine has become second nature: laying out newspaper or plastic tablecloths, having wet wipes within arm’s reach, and keeping the vacuum nearby for quick cleanups. We like to think of it as setting the stage for success rather than expecting disaster!

Teaching Responsibility Through Crafting

One thing we absolutely love about craft time is how it naturally teaches responsibility and proper tool handling. Our kids have learned that taking good care of supplies means more crafting adventures later, and involving them in cleanup makes it feel less like a chore and more like part of the fun creative process.

Check out More Fall Ideas From EverythingMom!

We hope these fall craft ideas bring as much joy to your family as they do to ours! If you’re loving the autumn creative spirit as much as we are, we have so many more seasonal treasures waiting for you to discover.

• We absolutely love how autumn brings families together with its perfect blend of crisp weather and magical changing leaves! These 18 Fall Bucket List Ideas for Your Family are our go-to guide for making the most of this gorgeous season, filled with activities that create those precious memories we treasure forever.
• There’s nothing we enjoy more than hearing our kids’ giggles echo through the house, especially when they’re sharing the silliest autumn humor! Our collection of 100+ Perfect Fall Jokes to Make Your Kids Smile is packed with pumpkin puns and leaf laughs that will have your whole family cracking up together.
• We know how important it is to find activities that work for every age and stage in your household! The Best Fall Crafts for Kids [Including Preschoolers and Toddlers] is our ultimate resource for seasonal projects that keep everyone from your tiniest tot to your school-age kids happily creating together.

Remember, the most important ingredient in any craft isn’t the supplies – it’s the love and laughter you share while creating. We can’t wait to hear about your family’s crafting adventures this fall!