Today we have the pleasure of presenting a compilation of 20+ fun and easy Autumn Crafts for preschoolers, designed to inspire creativity, learning and an appreciation for the wonders that come with seasonal change.
Fall is the season of color, nature and woodland animal topic, harvest and more. This collection aims to showcase crafts dedicated to all of the key areas often covered within a preschool environment.
From leaf-inspired artworks to delightful scarecrow creations, handprint keepsakes and the natural world of leaves, twigs and pumpkins – these projects offer a wonderful fusion of hands-on fun and educational benefits.
Let’s Explore the Collection of 20+ Easy Autumn Crafts for Preschoolers
Recommended Materials:
Basic Craft Supplies:
- Glue
- Scissors
- Paints
- Paintbrushes
- Markers or crayons
Paper and Cardstock:
- Construction paper (various fall colors)
- Colored paper
- Paper plates
Natural Elements:
- Leaves
- Twigs
- Pinecones
- Chestnuts
Optional Decorative Elements:
- Google Eyes
- Yarn
- String
Handpint Fall Crafts
1. Handprint Pumpkin Cards by The Best Ideas for Kids
Capture a the moment with this adorable pumpkin handprint craft, perfect for autumn memories. A lovely craft idea for preschool.
2. Autumn Handprint Tree by Arty Crafty Kids
A beautiful art idea that captures all the colors of fall and doubles up as an adorable keep-sake for years to come.
3. Torn Tissue Paper Autumn Tree Craft by Fun Handprint Art Blog
Let preschoolers enjoy the colorful and sensory experience of creating tissue paper autumn trees.
4. Handprint Fall Leaf Art by Hello Wonderful
A fun, tactile art idea that encourages children to observe Autumn leave and creatively recreate them with their hands!
Easy Fall Crafts
5. Tissue Paper Pumpkin Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
“This Tissue Paper Pumpkin Craft has been designed with preschoolers and very young children in mind. The process of tearing, scrunching, rolling and sticking is wonderful for fine motor skills (or dexterity).”
https://www.artycraftykids.com/craft/tissue-paper-pumpkin-craft/
6. Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Kids can cobble together their own cute creation when they make this simple shape scarecrow craft.
7. Torn Paper Acorn Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Little ones will practice fine motor skills and have lots of fun making this torn paper acorn craft.
8. Paper Plate Autumn Tree Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
A super fun and simple craft that utilizes the forever popular paper plate!
9. Popsicle Stick Apple Core Craft by Homeschool Preschool
As the leaves begin to fall, apples come into harvest. Apple picking (and eating) is a wonderful activity for preschoolers and young children. This craft is a fun extension to that special shared moments.
10. Salt Dough Cinnamon Fall Decorations by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Making salt dough is great for strengthening hands ( with all that stirring and kneeding) and is so much fun for preschoolers to work with. So why not get into the seasonal spirit with these easy to make ornaments.
11. Handprint Acorn Lacing Craft by The Kids Craft Room
This adorable Handprint Acorn Lacing Craft is such a fun way to build fine motor skills this Autumn.
12. Scarecrow Puppet Craft by The Kids Craft Room
How cute is this Paper Scarecrow Puppet? He’s so adorable with his big smile and straw hair. Just right for scaring away all those pesky crows
Preschool Leaf Arts and Crafts
13. Leafy Buddies by Easy Peasy and Fun
“These leaf buddies are one of the easiest leaf crafts your kids can make which makes them perfect for preschool-aged kids. All you need is a bunch of leaves, googly eyes and a little bit of imagination”
Easy Peasy and Fun
14. Marble Leaf Painting by One Little Project
Process art is a great way for preschoolers to explore texture and color, where the emphasis is on process rather than product. In this project, children can turn their explorations into gorgeous leaves that could be hung as a garland.
15. Autumn Leaf Art by Arty Crafty Kids
Explore color mixing to create Autumn colors and sponge paint them around leaves to create this gorgeous leaf art.
16. Hedgehog with Leaf Printing by Arty Crafty Kids
Preschoolers will love creating art with Autumn leaves; exploring the different shapes and textures to create super cute hedgehogs.
Preschool Nature Crafts
17. Magic Star Wands with Sticks and Leaves by Learning Through Play
This gorgeous (and super easy!) confetti leaf nature wands are wonderful to make on go during a woodland walk. They will be sure to inspire play and imaginations!
18. Fall Leaf Crowns by Rhythms of Play
Craft meets play with these gorgeous leafy crowns, transforming your little ones into fairies and imps of the forest.
19. Leaf Art by Real Red Riding Hoods
A beautiful way to use natural materials in art; reimagining leaves, sticks and seeds into something new. A fantastic way to encourage creative thinking.
20. Paper Roll Puppet Fall Nature Craft by Crafts by Amanda
With just a few basic materials, your preschooler can transform the humble paper roll into a nature puppet.
21. Chestnut Snake Craft by Red Ted Art
“These wonderful and tactile little toys double up WONDERFULLY as counting snakes.
We get 10 chestnuts.. and if you want label them 1-10 (my daughter did this on one of them a year or two later) and use them to count to ten, but also add and subtract with in the ’10’ range.“
Red Ted Art
22. Pinecone Hedgehog Craft by The Kids Craft Room
Do your kids like collecting pinecones? Turn them into adorable pinecone hedgehogs!
23. Glue the Fall Leaves Nature Activity by Days with Grey
Create a fall tree with leaves collected from a woodland walk.
24. Nature Mobile Craft by Red Ted Art
Proudly display those wonderful nature finds on a simple mobile constructed from sticks.
Benefits of Crafting for Preschoolers
Autumn crafting for preschoolers is more than just creative play—it’s a multi-faceted learning experience.
Engaging in autumn-themed crafts offers a wonderful opportunity for children to enhance their fine motor skills as they handle various crafting materials like leaves, paper, and paintbrushes.
It stimulates their sensory perception through the diverse textures, colors, and scents associated with fall elements.
Moreover, crafting during this season encourages children to explore and appreciate nature, instilling a sense of wonder and curiosity about the changing world around them.
Final Thoughts
Now that you have seen our collated 20+ Easy Autumn Crafts for Preschoolers, I’m sure you’ll appreciate these autumn crafts for preschoolers aren’t just about creating adorable decorations; they’re about fostering a love for learning through play.
The beauty of autumn serves as the perfect canvas for engaging little ones in a wide array of crafts.
As we wrap up this creative journey, let’s remember that every leaf, every stroke of paint, and every giggling moment adds up to a treasure trove of memories and newfound skills.
