As the weather cools it’s time to start finding ways to keep our children active inside. Doing crafts is a great way to help them expel energy and develop skills without knowing they are learning. Here are twenty autumn crafts for children.
Leaf People
Fall leaf collecting is one of my favorite Fall activities. This craft to make Leaf People
by My Mommy Style is unique and great art to display on the refrigerator or frame
to preserve.
Autumn Pine Cone Mobile
While you are out on your Fall hike put some pine cones in your bag. This Autumn Pine
Cone Mobile is a great decoration for a bedroom and easy to make. This craft is by
Red Ted Art and feel free to be creative.
Mason Jar Ghost Lanterns
These are adorable and if you make them for Fall then you can put them out with the carved
Pumpkins. The Mason Jar Ghost Lanterns are by Simply Kierste Design and my children love to see them glow with the LED lights,
Magical Bean Mosaic
There are wonderful Fall colors in the bean section of your grocery store.This fun Magical Bean Mosaic, by Martha Stewart will keep everyone busy for hours. When everyone is done with their art project make some bean soup.
Tear Art Fall Tree
The beautiful colors of Fall leaves is displayed in this Tear Art Fall Tree, by kpokotak. It is fun to decide where to place all the leaves on the tree and your child can use their imagination.What would look great under the tree?
Cardboard Tube Binoculars
When out hiking in the great Fall weather why not take these Cardboard Tube Binoculars.
This craft made by Crafts By Amanda will provide an arts and craft activity at home, is good for
bird watching on hikes and fun to play spy at home.
Lego Stamped Indian Corn
This craft project by Crafty Morning is so creative and the Lego Stamped Indian Corn is so much fun to make. Have your child make 3 or 4 and hang them up for decoration. The legos are easy to wash afterwards and back to the container they go.
Yarn Wrapped Mummy
This fun Halloween craft is good for fine motor skills and finishes with a fun craft. The Yarn Wrapped Mummy by I Heart Things Crafty will delight all ages. Please feel free to allow them to hang around your house.
Paper Plate Scarecrow
This Paper Plate Scarecrow by Finding Zest is a fun craft because his face will have many different expressions depending on the artist. It is a great project that can be hung anywhere in the house for a Fall decorating piece,
Apple Stamping Craft
Since you may be going to pick apples as one of your family fun activities, this Apple Stamping Craft by Premeditated Leftovers, displays the full basket of apples.Using certain foods to create art is always fun.
Turkey Windsocks
This colorful Turkey Windsock is by Happiness is Homemade and is a good craft to hang on the porch so it will blow in the breeze. Think about making more than one to add a splash of color outside.
Mixed Media Columbus Day Craft
Celebrating Columbus Day is more fun with a craft. This Mixed Media Columbus Day Craft by
I Heart Crafty Things will remind your child of when Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Maybe read a book about Columbus to your child and then make his ship.
Paper Roll Apple Core
A craft for the apple lover in your family, This Paper Roll Apple Core by Non-Toy Gifts is a cute
teachers gift for the first day of school. Your child will proudly be able to see it maybe displayed on her/his desk.
Pumpkin Hand Print and Photo Craft
The Pumpkin and Hand Print Photo Craft by Teach Me Mommy is a great keepsake craft.
You will want to display it through Fall and tuck it away as a reminder of how small their hand was and how cute their picture was.
Beautiful Leaf Suncatcher
This will delight any child, not only is the Beautiful Leaf Suncatcher a fun craft by EHow but also a great window decoration for Fall. Place one on the window of each room or make a collage on one big window.
Milk Carton Bird Feeder
As the cooler air moves in and nature is getting ready for the upcoming cold season, why not teach your child to help natures finest with a Milk Carton Bird Feeder by Parents. This is fun craft that then provides endless days of bird watching as you hang it outside and feed the birds.
Printable Spider Craft
The fall months bring Halloween and this Printable Spider craft is perfect for a fun decoration and is created by Learn Create Love. This spider can be created in any color and has adorable striped crazy legs.
Caramel Apple Popsicle Stick
If this craft doesn’t make you want to run out and get a caramel apple I don’t know what will entice you. This realistic looking Caramel Apple Popsicle Stick by The Classy Chapter is fun to make with the colorful sprinkles and is sure to please your little one.
Fall Handprint Wreath
The Fall Handprint Wreath is a mix of bright Fall colors and family with the connected hands of your children. The craft is by Evolving Motherhood and is great as a family decoration or as a gift to grandma.
Candy Cane Reindeer and Turkey Kisse
This is two crafts listed in one and made with candy. Why not make your Turkey Kisses for Thanksgiving and then plan to make Candy Cane Reindeer on Thanksgiving as a fun craft for all your dinner guests. This candy craft was created by Tombow and is great for seasonal decorations in your home.