25+ Autumn Activities and Crafts for Preschoolers

When I was student teaching (a million years ago), I did bubble blowing painting with my littles. It’s a fun way to explore paint prints. Try it with your preschoolers, and turn their artwork into an apple garland. Teach Me Mommy

Create this simple paper plate scarecrow for a cute fall craft for kids. With these step-by-step instructions, this scarecrow craft is so easy to make. Homeschool Preschool

Grab some silk autumn leaves from the dollar store, and follow these steps to create a leaf family craft. It’s simple enough for toddlers to do. Homeschool Preschool

Process art is perfect for preschoolers. There is no right or wrong. Turn this cookie cutter process art activity into fall placemats. Your kids will be so proud to see their artwork on display at dinner time. Projects with Kids

Print out the free boy and girl head templates, and have your child decorate them with nature finds. The resulting nature craft collages are amazingly unique. Mother Natured

Encourage your kids to gather some fall leaves on your next nature walk. Bring them in, and follow this tutorial to turn them into autumn leaf people. Thimble and Twig

Candy stuffed pumpkins will make cute centerpieces at your next autumn celebration. Homeschool Preschool

Crows are often associated with autumn. I think it’s because they’re often accompanied by images of scarecrows. Kids will love making these popsicle stick crows this fall. Crafts by Amanda

Here’s a new twist on q-tip painting. Bunch them together to make a fall tree painting that’s simple enough for even your toddlers to create. The Pinterested Parent

Buttons and glitter come together to make a beautiful button pumpkin craft that you’ll definitely want to display all season long. Adventure in a Box

Your little ones will work their fine motor skills as they create a beautiful fall paper bead necklace to wear. Crafts By Ria

Autumn means scarecrows and sunflowers. Your kids will love putting their cute scarecrow crafts on display this fall season. Homeschool Preschool

What do you get when you add candy sprinkles to your craft time? A super cute candy apple popsicle stick craft that your kids will love!  The Classy Chapter

This popsicle stick fox craft is super cute and so simple to make. Even your youngest preschoolers can make one of their own. Glued to My Crafts 

These handprint acorn crafts are perfect to do alongside your favorite acorn books. Crafty Morning

Introduce your kids to salt painting with this not-so-spooky salt painting spider web project. Homeschool Preschool

You won’t believe how easy it is to make leaf lanterns with your preschoolers. And, they’ll love watching them light up on their bedside table at night. Red Ted Art

These toilet paper roll scarecrows won’t scare any crows. They’re too adorable! Still Playing School

Pumpkin apple stamps are a great transition from September’s apple crafts to October’s pumpkin/jack-o-lantern crafts. Homeschool Preschool

Salt painting is so easy and a great way to change up your art activities. This Halloween pumpkin salt painting is perfect for fall! Natural Beach Living

I love process art. There is no right or wrong way to do it, and everything is so unique. These fall trees marble paint resist art projects are perfect for the upcoming season. The Preschool Tool Box

Kids will enjoy exploring the fine details of their favorite autumn leaves when they trace the autumn leaf lines with chalk. Learning and Exploring Through Play

If you’ve got access to some pinecones, your kids can collect a few and use this tutorial to turn them into yarn-wrapped pinecone apple trees. Buggy and Buddy

Add this corn cob painting activity to your farm or autumn themes. Natural Beach Living

Fall colored tissue paper will make these leaf suncatchers pop as you hang them in your windows this fall. Fantastic Fun and Learning

Tots and preschoolers alike will love making this simple fall leaf craft with leaves they’ve collected on your latest nature walk. Fab Working Mom Life

Combine art and sensory play with this sensory autumn art project that uses dried, crushed leaves. Mosswood Connection

Kids will build their fine motor skills as they lace together the leaves to create a paper leaf garland. The Joy of Sharing

Have your kids ever painted with acorns? See what they can create with this fun acorn process art activity. Messy Little Monster

Even your youngest tots and preschoolers can enjoy painting with this no mess pumpkin art! Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Work on pencil control and pre-writing skills with this fall leaf craft for kids. Books and Giggles