Leaf-Themed Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

Preschoolers can fine tune their fine motor skills as they work on sewing practice with real leaves. Freshly Planted

This fall pre-writing activity is inspired by the book, Leaf Man. It’s easy to adapt this activity to your child’s abilities. Books and Giggles

This q-tip painted fall tree craft is fairly mess-free, and it’s a great way to help little ones work on fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. There’s Just One Mommy

Create your own leaf rubbing plates. Then, have your preschoolers work their hand and arm muscles as they create some beautiful leaf rubbings. Freshly Planted

Autumn offers a wide variety of items that are perfect for fall harvest stamping activities. Gather some autumn nature items, fall colored paints, and you’re all set. Every Star is Different

Little ones can create a beautiful garland as they complete this leaf threading activity. Kids Craft Room

This open-ended activity is perfect for all seasons. This fall, let your preschoolers decorate this tree coloring page with autumn stamps and colors. Mama Smiles

Preschoolers can practice sorting leaves by color on this DIY fall leaf felt color sorting mat. It’s super easy to whip up, and your kids can try one of three sorting activities. Stir the Wonder

With a variety of autumn colored beads and some fresh fall leaves, your kids can make a beautiful necklace or garland with this autumn leaf threading activity. Picklebums

Using scissors helps build fine motor muscles in the hands which are important when kids start writing. This fall Cut it Out! pack is a great way to practice cutting with scissors. This Reading Mama

Punching leaves with a paper punch really works fine motor muscles. When you add a few letters to those leaves, your preschool can make some word family trees. Deceptively Educational

When you set up a leaf sensory tray, kids can explore leaves with many different fine motor activities. Use a dropper to drip water. Use scissors to cut them. Use tweezers to pick them up. The possibilities are endless! Little Bins for Little Hands

Whether your kids are counting, sorting, or decorating this fall (felt) tree with leaves, be sure to teach them this fun color chant while you’re at it. School Time Snippets

From scissor practice to gluing on tissue paper squares, this fall tissue paper tree is tons of fun to make and will look fabulous on display this season. The Resourceful Mama

Kids will build fine motor skills as they pinch clothespins to decorate this fall tree with leaf clothespins. It’s simple enough for toddlers to do! Stir the Wonder

Cutting paper with scissors is a great way to engage little ones. With fall colored construction paper, preschoolers can help create their own autumn leaf fine motor and sensory play bin. My Mundane and Miraculous Life

Washable markers make this pretty leaf garland a relatively no-mess activity to do with your preschoolers this fall. Paper and Glue

Sand art is a great fine motor activity that helps kids work on their pincer grasp. Try this sand art fall leaf craft for a great autumn activity. PreKinders