The nights are getting cooler and the leaves are beginning to fall — autumn is almost here.
For parents of young children, autumn brings cozy outdoor moments, leaf-pile jumping, Halloween costume planning, and family football time. It’s also a perfect season to share creative projects with your little ones.
Doing simple autumn crafts with your child is an enjoyable way to celebrate the season together. Below are 14 kid-friendly fall craft ideas that are easy enough for toddlers and still delightful for elementary-age children.
Each title lists the craft name and source. Click a title to view step-by-step instructions and photos for that project.
Happy crafting!
1. Crafts by Amanda – Corn on the Cob Pencil Holder
2. Frugal Mom Eh – Pumpkin Apple Stamps
3. Crayons & Cravings – Cinnamon-Scented Fall Slime
4. Meaningful Mama – Scarecrow Paper Craft for Kids
5. Glued to My Crafts Blog – Silly Leaf Hair
6. Crafty Morning – Footprint Turkey Craft
7. The Pinterested Parent – Button Indian Corn Craft
8. Toddler Approved – Sparkly Fall Leaves
9. Crafts by Amanda – Mosaic Paper Acorn
10. I Heart Crafty Things – Fall Tree Craft
11. Meaningful Mama – Fall Leaf Prints
12. Typically Simple – Paper Plate Candy Corn Bunting
13. The Pinterested Parent – Colored Oats Fall Tree Craft
14. Kids Craft Room – Painting with Nature (Process Art)
If you try any of these autumn crafts with your child, please let me know which one became your favorite — I’d love to hear about it.
If you want additional ideas geared toward older children, check out the related collection of 15 fall crafts for kids on the same site.